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.fool.com/homecenter/homecenter.htm
The Motley Fool Home Center
Addresses all aspects of home purchasing.

http://helping.apa.org/
American Psychological Association
Provides informative links about psychological services, including how to ask for help with life's problems.

http://www.fda.gov/opacom/lowlit/weightls.html
Losing Weight Safely
The Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, is part of the United States Government. This website offers hints on how to lose weight safely.

http://www.prairiepublic.org/features/healthworks/depression/types.htm
Types of Depression
This website offers definitions and explanations of several types of depression.

http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) supports and conducts biomedical and behavioral research on the causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention of alcoholism and alcohol-related problems. NIAAA also provides leadership in the national effort to reduce the severe and often fatal consequences of these problems.

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?