Week 1 Journal

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In the Behavior Risk Factors (Case Study) discussion this week, we learned about several different risk factors, which are supported by research, and linked to challenging behavior. Along with these factors, there are usually different ideas that society may suspect are impacting a child’s behavior. One of the most debated topics today is whether or not the influence of media is leading children to experience an increase in behavioral issues. In your journal this week, you will explore this idea and share your thoughts on this topic.

To prepare for this journal,

• Refer to the Week 1 Instructor Guidance for tips and examples that will support your success on this journal.
• Choose two of the articles below to read:
  • Are Toys Becoming More Violent … and Should We Be Worried?Links to an external site.
  • Brain, Behavior, and Media: Is Media Influencing Your Brain and Your Behavior Through Psychology?Links to an external site.
  • Children and Video Games: Playing With ViolenceLinks to an external site.
  • Mobile and Interactive Media Use by Young Children: The Good, the Bad, and the UnknownLinks to an external site.

In your journal,

• Summarize the main points of the two articles you read.
• Describe your stance as to whether or not media is leading children to experience more behavioral issues. In other words, describe your view related to the topic.
• Explain how this information will support your work with children with challenging behaviors.

Research and Resource Expectations:

• Sources are not required for your journal assignments. However, if you need to cite information, you must use APA citations (see the In-Text Citation GuideLinks to an external site. for assistance) and include an APA References ListLinks to an external site..

Writing and Formatting Expectations:

• First person: You may write in first person within a journal assignment (see Differences Between First and Third PersonLinks to an external site. for assistance).
• Syntax and Mechanics: Writing displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Before you submit your journal, you are encouraged to review the Writing Center’s The Grammarly GuideLinks to an external site. tutorial on how to set up and use Grammarly, set up a Grammarly account (if you have not already done so), and use Grammarly to review a rough draft of your assignment. Then, carefully review all issues identified by Grammarly, and revise your work as needed.

Next Steps: Review and Submit the JournalReview your journal with the Grading Rubric to ensure you have achieved the distinguished levels of performance for each criterion, and submit in Waypoint for evaluation no later than Day 7.The Week 1 Journal

• Must be one to two double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA StyleLinks to an external site. resource.
• Must include a separate title page with the following:
  • Title of journal
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted

  For further assistance with the formatting and the title page, refer to APA Formatting for Microsoft WordLinks to an external site..

• Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic VoiceLinks to an external site. resource for additional guidance.
• Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
  • For assistance on writing Introductions & ConclusionsLinks to an external site. as well as Writing a Thesis StatementLinks to an external site., refer to the Writing Center resources.