For this assignment, explore the websites below. As an alternative, you may do a search for other relevant websites that address these topics. Be sure to note which websites you used.

(Review the Internet Primer section of this OLC for some tips on how to judge the quality or reliability of information on any website.)

The following links address content addressed in the sample readings of this chapter. You may find the short selections bring up topics of interest to you that you would like to explore further. These websites may get you started in that direction.

http://www.hardatwork.com/HyperNews/get/cooler/criticism2.html
Hard at Work: The Water Cooler
A discussion board addressing constructive criticism.
"Some of the worst things that have ever been said to some of us have been introduced as 'constructive criticism.' What's your view? Is there really such a thing as "constructive criticism"? -- and if so, what makes it different from plain ol' criticism? Tell us what you've learned about giving -- and taking -- it."

http://ideas.uqam.ca/ideas/data/Papers/wopwispod1065-95.html
Nonmarket outcomes of schooling
Most studies of the benefits of education focus on market outcomes, particularly labor market returns. But the rewards of education are not limited to success at finding a job and earning money; schooling also affects nonmarket outcomes, such as one's health and the cognitive development of one's children. The authors discuss several nonmarket outcomes of education that have been confirmed by researchers and estimate the value that an additional year of schooling has on some of those outcomes.

http://www.iwanet.org/nj/
Virtual Jobs.com
An example of an online resource for networking in the search for a job. Can you find a website in your career field that might provide information or resources like this one?

http://asktheheadhunter.com/
Ask the Headhunter
This website is a rich resource for anyone searching for a job or looking for employees.

http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/sci/A0851609.html
Water Pollution
This web article addresses industrial pollution; other sources of water pollution; ocean pollution; dangers of water pollution; and legislation and control.

http://racerelations.about.com/newsissues/racerelations/cs/stereotypes/
Stereotypes
This webpage offers links to information on the origins, definitions, views and effects of stereotypes and what can be done about them.

http://www.mindtools.com/page2.html
Problem solving
Links to information on various ways to solve problems.

http://www.niaid.nih.gov/default.htm
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
This webpage offers information resources on allergies and infectious diseases.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/archive/divorce/index.shtml
Children of Divorce
The Children of Divorce website is designed to help parents and children who may be dealing with a divorce.

http://www.babycenter.com/fetaldevelopment
Fetal Development: See How Your Baby Grows
A website providing information and illustrations of fetal development.

Option:
As an alternative, you may do a search for other relevant websites that address these topics. If you choose this option, be sure to note which websites you used by answering the following questions:

1			What is the URL or address for this site?
2			Who created the site? (This may be an individual, an organization, or an institution. For some websites, it's difficult to determine who is responsible for the content. If that is the case for the website you looked at, indicate that here.)

Describe the website.

3			What do you think is the main purpose of this site?
4			Is this site effective, in your opinion?
5			If so, what elements does it have that make it a good site? If not, what elements would you recommend to make it better?

React to the content of the website.

6			Why did you choose this site to explore?
7			Did you obtain the information you expected to find?
8			What questions do you have about any aspect of the site?
9			What is the most valuable part of this website?
10			How will this information affect your life?
11			How does this information support the readings in your textbook?
12			Add any other comments you would like to share. For example, would you recommend this site to your classmates or friends? Did you experience frustration with any aspect of this assignment?