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 provide information on writing summaries: http://home.t-online.de/home/kfmaas/summary.html http://virtual.parkland.cc.il.us/studyskills/SummaryWriting/Introduction.htm http://www.isu.edu/departments/acadskil/WLHndouts/summary.html http://www.terra.cc.oh.us/eng223/SUMMARY.html http://users.drew.edu/~sjamieso/Summary.html 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://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/nccp/ National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP) The mission of the National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP) is to identify
and promote strategies that prevent young child poverty in the United States
and that improve the life chances of the millions of children under age six
who are growing up poor. http://enso.unl.edu/ndmc/ The National Drought Mitigation Center The National Drought Mitigation Center helps people and institutions develop
and implement measures to reduce societal vulnerability to drought. The NDMC,
based at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, stresses preparation and risk management
rather than crisis management. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/trichinosis/factsht_trichinosis.htm What is Trichinosis? A fact sheet on Trichinosis. http://www.allsands.com/Kids/Teenagers/latchkeykids_vfg_gn.htm Latch Key Kids and Safety One income families are a rarity, leaving thousands of Latch Key Kids to take
care of themselves. This article provides some advice on how to do it safely. 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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