APES 11-12

"Clean Energy." U.S Environmental Protection Agency. N.p., 11/14/2008. Web. 15 Nov 2010. One of the connected questions asked on my research proposal was "What is the definition of better for the environment." This site gives me the comparison between the pollution created by an electric car and a gasoline-powered vehicle, I need to answer that question. "Clean Energy" uses lots of scientific terms found in many other articles, and here the terms are defined so that the reader can understand the important information given to them. The site proves that the electric car is better than a gasoline-powered car at least because an electric car produces less CO2 per mile. But it also proves that the electric car is not a "no emissions" car like it said it was. This website is from the EPA webpage which is a very reliable source with their history of helping the environment. It is vital to my final paper because without this site I would not understand very important statistics that can be seen throughout many of the websites, that supports my accusations. This site also adds mathematical proof to my argument.

"Could the Electric Car Save Us?." CBS News. CBS Interactive, Inc., 2010. Web. 15 Nov 2010. "Could the Electric Car Save Us?" from CBS News argues the point that coal is being used for electric cars and that this material could have fatal impacts on the environment. It supports my earlier found information that although electric cars produce less carbon emissions than gasoline vehicles, it states that electric cars are not the answer to stop global warming because it only slows it down minutely. The site gives alternative energy options like wind power but than explains that people would not carry out the responsibilities that come with maintaining a wind-powered car. This is a credible source because it comes from a very large well-known network that discusses many important modern issues, and it has vital information that can be found under professional opinions. It gives me the background information I need to argue my point that the electric car is not the solution and that an alternative energy is. Although, this site clashes with my belief that the electric car does not minimize emissions instead it is proven that the electric car does decrease amount of CO2 emissions, it just doesn't eliminate them. The information I found coincides with the facts I found on the other websites, and it would be a great help to add to my bibliography of my final paper.

White, Nicole C., Toby Litovitz and Cathleen Clancy. "Suicidal Antidepressant Overdoses: A Comparative Analysis." Journal of Medical Toxicology (2008): 242. Nicole White in the graph from "Suicidal Antidepressant Overdoses: A Comparative Analysis." (2008), shows how many people in the U.S. take antidepressants, in order to demonstrate the common trend of antidepressant intake in the U.S.  Nicole White supports her graph by showing sources of the statistics that were used, which were from the Center for Disease Control.  The author's purpose is to show that teenagers 13 to 19 use antidepressants the most, in order to show that teenagers are the most at risk for depression.  The author writes in a formal tone for those who read "Medical Toxicology" and anyone concerned with medicinal intakes of antidepressants. This graph shows how the number of cases in which antidepressants are subscribed decreases from the peak at the age range of 13 to 19 until death.  This graph is credible because it is based off the statistics gathered by the Center for Disease Control.  The graph can be used to explain how, the number of depressed individuals is high in the 13 to 19 age range.  I will try to incorperate the information into my paper, and my project when I put it to action.

"Teen Suicide Statistics, Signs, and Facts." 2004. Family First Aid. 20 November 2010.  The article "Teen Suicide Statistics, Signs, and Facts." (2004), shows the factors and symptoms of an at-risk teenagers.  The article supports the statistics by showing sources where they are found.  The author's purpose is to inform about teenage suicide in order to help teenagers, and concerned adults look for symptoms.  The author writes in a formal tone for those trying to identify the signs of someone who might attempt suicide. This article is like others and it has no opinion to it other then suicide should be prevented, however it does provide statistics which shed light on the facts of teenage suicide.  This is helpful for getting the point across of what to look for in an at-risk person.  It will help in my paper to show the signs in an easy form which allows the information to be easier to understand making it more effective.  I do plan on using the information found on the website to further my knowledge, and use it with my action plan to provide facts on suicide.

Rutledge, Carolyn M, Don Rimer and Micah Scott. "Vulnerable Goth Teens: The Role of Schools in This Psychosocial High-Rsik Culture." Journal of School Health (2008): 459-464. Carolyn Rutledge in the article "Vulnerable Goth Teens: The Role of Schools in This Psychosocial High-Rsik Culture." (2008), explains the adolescent Goth culture and how it creates individuals that are more at risk for attempting suicide, than those in other cultures.  Carolyn Rutledge supports her argument by showing the statistic gathered by psychiatrists about Goths, along with the history of gothic culture which supports these feelings and actions.  The author's purpose is to inform about how Goths are at an increased risk, in order to raise the awareness of teenage suicide in Goth culture.  The author writes in a formal tone for those involved or associated with Goth culture. This article was a bit biased due to it singling out a culture in the teenage realm, yet it did provide evidence that those that are involved in Goth culture are more likely to commit suicide.  This article shows a unique view on the subject and how ideas form and are encouraged due to culture. The article also showed how not all cases are fatal or even at risk yet they can be, and if symptoms show do not let them go unnoticed.  I do plan on using this article because it's a case study of teenage suicide which allows a finer look into the phenomena.

Schwarz, S. W. (2009, June). "Adolescent Mental Health in the United States". Retrieved November 15, 2010, from National Center for Children in Poverty. Susan Schwarz in the graph from "Adolescent Mental Health in the United States" (2009), illustrates the different statistics of suicides by both age and ethnicity, which include, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black/Non-Hispanic, White/Non-Hispanic, and American Indian/Alaskan Native.  Susan supports her illustration by showing the sources of the statistics below the table.  The author's purpose is to illustrate the ethnicities most at risk for attempting suicide, and which of the genders has the higher suicide rate.  The author provides the graph for the visitors of the National Center for Children in Poverty.  This graph shows the average ages and races of the adolescent, aged 10 to 18, which committed suicide in 2006, allowing for a specific look into the phenomena.  This source comes from a slightly-biased website; however the article that the graph is included in is straight forward and matches the material of other sources that I've found.  This shows what my other articles failed to cover when talking about the subject.  I plan on using this graph when considering the information to spread.

Murphy, K. (2005). What can you do to prevent teen suicide? Nursing , 43-45 Kathryn Murphy in the article "What can you do to prevent teen suicide?" (2005), explains the different reasons why teenagers might seek suicide as an answer to their problems and what can be done to prevent the deaths of the teenagers.  Kathryn Murphy supports her explanation by defining the different risks and treatments for those who contemplate suicide.  The author's purpose is to inform those whom are contemplating suicide, and those whom believe they know someone at risk, in order to give guidance to them.  The author writes in a formal tone for the Nursing readers, and those associated with teenage suicide. This article goes through the basic symptoms, reasoning behind, and treatment for those whom have contemplated suicide. I believe this source is credible because the author is a nurse practitioner (NP), computer science doctor (CS), and has a master's of science in nursing (MSN); also the article was published in a credible nursing journal to help fellow nurses understand the reasoning and symptoms of those at risk for attempting suicide.  I plan on using this source in the future because I trust the information it shows, and believe it provides a clear outline to solutions to the problem.

Williams, Julie. "Responding to Teen Suicide: What You Need to Know". Education.com. 2012. 30 Jan 2012. Julie Williams  in her article "Responding to Teen Suicide: What You Need to Know" (2012), explains the proper way to handle with suicide, and how certain methods do not prevent suicide. Williams supports her guidelines with the results of each, and how they either help or hurt the prevention. The author's purpose was to show how each method of prevention effects the adolescent.  Williams writes in a formal tone to parents and educators. This article shows how specific methods have different effects of prevention actually effect the individual.  This site is semi-credible due to its lack of sources, however, it was published on a site meant for educators to access.  I plan on using this when proposing my solution and what the specific methods to approach the topic should be.

Pirruccello, Linda M. "Preventing Adolescent Suicide: A Community Takes Action." Journal of Psychosocial Nursing & Mental Health Services (2010): 34-41. Linda Pirruccello in the article "Preventing Adolescent Suicide: A Community Takes Action." (2010), explains how this one small town rose awareness of suicide and reduced the rate to zero.  Linda Pirruccello supports her explanation by showing the entire process of raising the awareness.  The author's purpose is to inform about how you could raise awareness in your own community, in order to reduce the rate of suicide in your area.  The author writes in a formal tone for those who are trying to raise awareness. In my mind this is a unique article, because it shows how you can dramatically reduce suicide rates with little work, such as simplifying the availability to resources to the teenagers in the school.  In the town they simply added more pamphlets available and had them where bracelets just to remind them of suicide.  The article is interesting because it worked and showed how it helped this small town. I will most likely use this article in my research, and have it influence my action plan.

Lubell, K. (2009). Suicide Trends over the Years. Retrieved November 15, 2010, from Medscape. Mr. K. Lubell in the table from Suicide Trends over the Years (2009), illustrates the different statistics of methods of suicide based on the age groups of "10-14 years", "15-19 years", and "20-24 years".  Lubell supports his illustration by showing the sources of the statistics below the table.  The author's purpose is to illustrate the major ways the adolescent commit suicide, in order to give accurate rates.  The author provides the graph for the readers and subscribers of Medscape. This is a large table which covers the data of ages, years, gender, and method of suicide of victims from 1990 to 2004. I believe this source is accurate because it shows the sources of its information, and clearly illustrates what it is showing.  The only people that can post to the site are those in the medical career, which means there are fewer ways of inaccuracies. The graph also shows more than one age group which leads to more statistics about suicide.  I will also more than likely use this graph in later in the project in the information section.

Fritz, Gregory K. "...Teen and Parent Attitudes about Suicide." The Brown University Child & Adolescent Behavior Letter (2010): 2. Gregory Fritz in the article "… Teen and Parent Attitudes about Suicide" (2010), explains the how the public reacts the subject of adolescent suicide in communities.  Gregory Fritz supports his explanation by showing the results of a focus group he held consisting of sixty-six adolescents and thirty parents.  The author's purpose is to inform about how people react to the subject of suicide, in order to raise the awareness of teenage suicide.  The author writes in a formal tone for the Brown University Child & Behavioral Letter readers. This article shows the feelings on suicide based on a case study and survey composed of both teens and their parents. I believe this source is credible because Brown University is a highly credible school in which many scholarly people have come from, and it provides the backgrounds and credibility of the authors on the side of the page.  The letter is sent out in a bimonthly basis and is highly credible.  I like how the article showed how the subject of suicide was a taboo in most communities and how many don't like discussing it.  I plan on also using this source due to the subject and credibility.

Greenstone, James L. "Teen Suicide: Negotiating with the Young Suicidal Actor." Journal of Police Crisis Negotiations (2003): 61-63. James Greenstone in the article "Teen Suicide: Negotiating with the Young Suicidal Actor." (2003), explains the adolescent at risk for suicide and symptoms they often show.  James Greenstone supports his explanation by showing the average symptoms a teenage that might attempt suicide.  The author's purpose is to inform about the signs and high-risk factors that could lead to suicide, in order to raise the awareness of teenage suicide.  The author writes in a formal tone for people dealing with someone who might commit suicide, and those whom are trying to prevent the suicide. This article shows an in depth list of common symptoms which suicidal teens often express unnoticed.  This article in my mind is credible because there is no opinion to the article, it is all facts that the Center of Disease Control have confirmed.  I enjoyed how the article went deeper than others yet it still was facts.  It also talks about how mental illnesses play into effect on suicide.  This article is one of my favorites of the group, and I plan on using it multiple times due to its content throughout my paper and action plan.

"First six monthes after a suicide attempt most critical for teens." The Brown University Child & Adolescent Behavior Letter (2008): 3-4. Gregory Fritz in the article "First Six Months after a Suicide Attempt Most Critical for Teens" (2008), explains how the first six months after a teenager attempts suicide might lead to more attempts that might result in death.  Gregory Fritz supports his explanation by showing the results of a two year study from a group of teenagers that attempted suicide.  The author's purpose is to inform about how sensitive those who attempt suicide are and how it's an ongoing problem that requires psychiatric help.  The author writes in a formal tone for the "Brown University Child & Behavioral Letter" readers. This is an article based on a long-term case study in which Mr. Fritz followed a group of teenagers who have attempted suicide, and how they either continued the attempts or worked towards help.  The article is similar to the other one by Mr. Fritz; however it is longer and contains more information about the reasoning and aftermaths.  This one I would be more likely to use in my research paper because it is a follow up on teenagers and how suicide attempts affect them, which shines new light on the individual's feelings themselves.  In the last article he mentions that suicide is a touchy subject.  This article proves that if this habit continues then the deaths might continue.

For the Media. 2011. 30 Jan 2012. In the article, "For the Media" (2011), explains the limitations to the media which will give too much information, which could often result in a cluster suicide, instead of helping the cause.  The Youth Suicide Prevention Program supports their argument by listing various sources which deal with this topic.  The author's purpose is to show the negative effects on suicide if the media coverage of it gets out of hand.  The author writes in a formal tone to anyone wishing to publicize a story of a suicide. This article shows the positive and negative effects on media coverage of suicide, while giving examples of what will help to prevent future suicides and which will hurt.  This site is biased towards the prevention of youth suicide, however they back their opinion up through a variety of sources. This article I can use when proposing my solution of the problem, and how to approach it in a helpful way.

Daly, Rich. "Youth Suicides on Rise-Question Is Why?" 5 October 2007. Psychiatric News. 20 November 2010. Rich Daly in the graph from "Youth Suicides on Rise - Question is why?" (2007), illustrates the rates of suicide by age of females in the last twenty years.  Rich supports his illustration by showing the source, Center for Disease Control, of the statistics below the table, and an article of reasoning to follow.  The author's purpose is to illustrate the rate of suicidal deaths per 1000 in adolescent females.  The author provides the graph for the readers of Psychiatric News. I find this source credible because not only did it give the minority of female statistics but also it shows the average over time but it also gained this information from the center for disease control.  This shows how over the years female adolescent kill themselves on two year intervals. It also gives the ages of 10-14, 15-19, and 20-25 which add a wider range of information.   I plan on using the information from the graph in my research plan, when presenting the information to the public.

Zaleski, Olivia. "Benefits Of Vegetarianism." Breaking News and Opinion on The Huffington Post. Huffington Post, 21 July 2008. Web. 31 Jan. 2012. . Olivia Zaleski, a writer for Huffington Post, in her article "Benefits of Vegetarianism" (Huffington Post 2008) claims that vegetarians live longer, and have a higher intake of some vitamins and minerals. Zaleski develops her piece by citing specific research studies that were done and by comparing different studies of vegetarians, non- vegetarians, and vegans. The author wrote this article to inform the general public on the benefits of becoming a vegetarian in order to persuade more people to change their diet. She writes to an audiece of people who are interested in changing their diets or becoming vegetarian. This article displays the benefits of becoming a vegetarian. Mainly, the article is focused on the health benefits and prolonged longevity. It is relevant to the topic because it gives specific examples to why becoming vegetarian would be a positive decision. Huffington Post is a reputable source and other reputable sources were cited through out the article. The information presented is very specific and detailed. When persuading the CUSD Nutrition Department to have "Meatless Mondays" I will use information presented in this article.

Hunt, Stephanie. "Health Benefits and Risks of Vegetarianism." Serendip.brynmawr.edu. Brynmawr.edu, 2005. Web. 25 Jan. 2012. . Stephanie Hunt, a student at Bryan Mawr College, in her paper "Health Benefits and Risks of Vegetarianism" (bynmwar.edu 2005) suggests that the benefits of vegetarianism outweigh the risks. Hunt supports her thesis by giving background information for the benefits and the risks of vegetarian diets and presenting unique information that has not been found in other sources researched thus far. The author's purpose of writing this piece is to inform people on vegetarian diets in order to make sure people do not harm themselves by not consuming all necessary nutrients. The audience of this piece is people who are interested in vegetarian diets who have access to the internet. Stephanie Hunt presents the benefits, risks and dangers of a meatless diet. This article is scholarly and has been reviewed by a college professor. The piece quotes reputable sources and the information presented shows the opposing views on vegetarianism and how it can be dangerous. The article present information from opposing viewpoints, is straightforward, and is unbiased. It presents different information that is not in most of the other sources I have. Compared to the other sources, this source is less reputable because it is from a student rather than a student. Also, compared to the other sources this source is more unique because it uses information and viewpoints that are not in many of the other sources. Furthermore, this source is different than the others because it refers to how vegetarianism affects human biology. I will use this source in the body paragraphs of the final research paper.