1. Conduct an internet search and find at least three articles spotlighting how teens should practice good judgment by saying "no to unsafe behavior." Save the url addresses.

2. Write a summary of each of the three articles you chose and and explain how each article pertains to teen safety and practicing good judgment.

3. Include both your writings and the url addresses of your articles in the submission box.

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Writing Activity 9: The early American authors of the Articles of Confederation wanted to preserve the states' sovereignty.

In a labeled Word document, explain why would this have been advantageous. Elaborate in detail with at least three reasons.  Why would this have been a disadvantage. Elaborate in detail with at least three reasons. You may have to do a little internet research to complete this assignment. 

After reading the attached article, your job is to provide a very brief summary, analysis, and evaluation. We can define these important concepts as follows:

• Summary- A formal, logical, consistent way of highlighting the main points.
  • Purpose:
    • In school - to quickly and accurately describe something you have read
    • In professional life - to provide a faster-to-read version of the material to other readers
    • In personal life - to reflect as accurately as possible on people, events, and one's memories of them.
• Analysis- A taking apart of something to show its parts or pieces, often using a special system, theory, or set of theories.
  • Purpose:
    • In school - to think more about a subject and/or to apply the methods of an academic discipline to a specific text
    • In professional life - to apply a system or idea to a specific situation so that others understand how to use something
    • In personal life - to examine one's own thoughts, actions, and motives logically and consistently from a variety of perspectives.
• Evaluation- A judgment of the value of a text to society or the quality of the way it is argued or organized.
  • Purpose:
    • In school - to show how well or poorly something has been done, or its effects on others beyond its main ideas
    • In professional life - to help decide who to hire, how well people are doing, and the quality and style of your own work
    • In personal life - to look not so much at the contents of one's own thinking and acting, but rather at the quality and value of that thinking and acting.

Each response should be no less than 500 words and no more than 750 words. You should provide in-text citations (APA style) and a reference page (APA style).

Attachments

• Why Brilliant Minds Like Jeff Bezos Embrace the Simple Rule of Scope

Directions: Follow steps 1-4 below to complete the assignment.

Step 1. Read the article "Healthy Relationships' below.

Step 2. Write a response to the article. We call this a 'Reflection Response.' List the statements most important to you. List any statements that you do not agree with at all.

Healthy relationships share certain characteristics that teens should be taught to expect. They include:

• Mutual respect. Respect means that each person values who the other is and understands the other person’s boundaries.
• Trust. Families and friends should place trust in each other and give each other the benefit of the doubt.
• Honesty. Honesty builds trust and strengthens the relationship.
• Compromise. In a dating relationship, each partner does not always get his or her way. Each should acknowledge different points of view and be willing to give and take.
• Individuality. No one should have to compromise who he/she is, and his/her identity should not be based on a partner’s. Each should continue seeing his or her friends and doing the things he/she loves. Each should be supportive of his/her partner wanting to pursue new hobbies or make new friends.
• Good communication. Everyone should speak honestly and openly to avoid miscommunication. If one person needs to sort out his or her feelings first, the other partner should respect those wishes and wait until he or she is ready to talk.
• Anger control. We all get angry, but how we express it can affect our relationships with others. Anger can be handled in healthy ways such as taking a deep breath, counting to ten, or talking it out.
• Fighting fair. Everyone argues at some point, but those who are fair, stick to the subject, and avoid insults are more likely to come up with a possible solution. Partners should take a short break away from each other if the discussion gets too heated.
• Problem-solving. Family, friends, and dating partners can learn to solve problems and identify new solutions by breaking a problem into small parts or by talking through the situation.
• Understanding. Each partner should take time to understand what the other might be feeling.
• Self-confidence. When dating partners have confidence in themselves, it can help their relationships with others. It shows that they are calm and comfortable enough to allow others to express their opinions without forcing their own opinions on them.
• Being a role model. By embodying what respect means, partners can inspire each other, friends, and family to also behave in a respectful way.

Step 3. After you have created your list, add the following to your document:

• Describe the types and importance of relationships
• Identify the qualities of friendship
• Plan a strategy to develop and maintain ongoing relationships
• Explain what commitment means in a relationship