in 9th grade writing and work In 3-5 sentences, state your topic for your Informational Essay and explain why you chose to write about it. Indicate how you plan to gather information about the topic. As part of this assignment, respond to at least one other students’ discussion post.
Topic: The impact of social media on mental health among teenagers.
I chose to write about this topic because I have noticed a significant increase in mental health issues among my peers and believe that social media may be a contributing factor. I plan to gather information by conducting surveys among teenagers to gauge their social media usage and its effects on their mental health, as well as researching studies and articles on the topic.
Response to peer:
I think your topic is really timely and important. It's great that you're planning to gather information through surveys to get a firsthand perspective from teenagers. I would also recommend looking into case studies or interviews with mental health professionals who have expertise in this area to provide additional insights into the topic. Good luck with your essay!