For this assignment, explore the websites below. As an alternative, you may
do a search for other relevant websites that address these topics. Be sure to
note which websites you used. (See http://www.mhhe.com/socscience/english/langan/cws/stu_olc/m0_using.htm Using the Internet for some tips on how to judge the quality or reliability
of information on any website.) The following links address content addressed in the sample readings of this
chapter. You may find the short selections bring up topics of interest to you
that you would like to explore further. These websites may get you started in
that direction. http://www.avert.org/sexedu.htm Does Sex Education Work? An article about sex education. http://www.verdant.net/society.htm Why Overcoming Consumerism? One approach to consumerism. What biases exist in this article about the topic? http://enough.enviroweb.org/ Never Enough? Anti-Consumerism Campaign This website provides more information to persuade people to reject consumerism. http://www.nalusda.gov/fnic/ The Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) The Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) is located at the National
Agricultural Library (NAL), part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
and the Agricultural Research Service (ARS). FNIC's mission, since 1971, has
been to collect and disseminate information about food and human nutrition. http://www3.utsouthwestern.edu/library/consumer/smokndanger.htm Other Smoking Dangers You know smoking is bad for your heart and lungs. But did you know there are
other risks? http://www.sleepfoundation.org/ National Sleep Foundation The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) is an independent nonprofit organization
dedicated to improving public health and safety by achieving public understanding
of sleep and sleep disorders, and by supporting public education, sleep-related
research, and advocacy. http://www.apayne.com/helpwomen/ Helping Women Reenter the Work Force This website is for the purpose of helping women re-enter the Workforce or
to redirect their career. Links are provided for employment opportunities, learning
opportunities, shopping, places for small businesses to register job opportunities,
shopping opportunities or for women to register their resumes. http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/stm0.html Short Term Memory Test A test of your short term memory. Option: As an alternative, you may do a search for other relevant websites that address
these topics. If you choose this option, be sure to note which websites you
used by answering the following questions: 1. What is the URL or address for this site? 2. Who created the site? (This may be an individual, an organization, or an
institution. For some websites, it's difficult to determine who is responsible
for the content. If that is the case for the website you looked at, indicate
that here.) Describe the website. 3. What do you think is the main purpose of this site? 4. Is this site effective, in your opinion? 5. If so, what elements does it have that make it a good site? If not, what
elements would you recommend to make it better? React to the content of the website. 6. Why did you choose this site to explore? 7. Did you obtain the information you expected to find? 8. What questions do you have about any aspect of the site? 9. What is the most valuable part of this website? 10. How will this information affect your life? 11. How does this information support the readings in your textbook? 12. Add any other comments you would like to share. For example, would you
recommend this site to your classmates or friends? Did you experience frustration
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