The topic idea that I had in mind was centered around poverty, but as I branched out to create subtopics the topic became to extensive and broad. I decided to still deal with poverty, but I am focusing on Poverty in respect to its affect within the life of a Child through early adulthood. What I hope to find out are the extensive effects it has on how children grow, function and transition into early adulthood. I am interested in this study, because daily I read stories about children who were born to mothers on crack, children who were starved and left alone in rooms, children who grow up without basic necessities, children who loss one or more parents to drugs, and violence and children who are homeless on streets; and it breaks my heart. I want to see if there is any research out there which may support or shed light to the percentage of those children that grow up to be successful young men and women, and who grow up to be stable and self reliant? I would also like to see if there is any research that suggest that those troubles of poverty in early childhood carry over into adulthood, leading to a unstability early adulthood (financial, mental, physical etc) ?
I could make assumes one way in regards to what I think, but there are always those stories like Obama's, Rachael Crow (X-Factor), and many others who rose up from the bottom, which speaks of HOPE.
The research chart experience has helped me to focus and engage into my reading for clarity and understanding; which has truly increased my interest in this course. This course is challenging me in areas that I need improvement in, and how better to face my fears, than to address them head on. I must admit that I am rather excited to see how the research component pans out for others and myself, and I definitely wish us all the best of luck as we embark on this education adventure.
Resources: http://wik.ed.uiuc.edu/index.php/Improving_Student_Writing_Using_Technology This was a site that I found, that may be helpful to you. I struggle with writing, despite the fact that I have a creative mind, so I have to celebrate the small steps because I have many of those before there is a break through LOL.
I think that topic is one of great interest. I am anxious to see what you find. You have got your work cut out but this topic is one that needs to be addressed and have more people pay attention to.
ReplyDeleteGood luck :)