THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF GAMING

Gaming is now extremely popular with all age groups as a leisure activity and for practical purposes. Is the current prejudice against video games justified? Do your research and find out then write an essay in which you discuss the advantages and disadvantages.

Refer to my second blog, The Essay Archive, for sample essays: https://theessayarchive.blogspot.com.tr/  

Familiarize yourself with the issue

·         Video games: Effects https://prezi.com/wtqjhwupk76h/video-games-affects/  

Reading material to make notes on

·         Gaming in adolescent boys and girls https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/07/150717101435.htm

·         Positive and negative effects of video games  http://www.raisesmartkid.com/3-to-6-years-old/4-articles/34-the-good-and-bad-effects-of-video-games  Make sure to watch the video as well.

·         Effects of video games: more good than bad for youth development  http://www.rootsofaction.com/video-games-for-kids-more-good-than-bad-for-development/  

Lecture to listen to and make notes on

·         How do video games change your brain? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b249MFHf_K0

Video to watch and make notes on

·         Let’s get gaming https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erl3qXRK1qM

Panel discussion

·         Your brain on games https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnRq1up3E2s