Week 9 - Tutorial Task: My Essay

I chose to do my essay on this question "Does the extensive use of computer/video games have an adverse impact on the health of young people. What are the most recent papers? Clarify what both sides of the argument claim and only then offer your reasoned opinion based on facts.


Since this is only a 1000 word essay I will to narrow down the amount of elements that I want to include:


1. Define modern society's youth as of the last couple of years


2. Define gaming and it's share/value it has to the general public


3. Then I will research facts that states in favor of that gaming do NOT have an impact on the health of young people.


4. Then I will research facts that states in favor of that gaming DO have an impact on the health of young people


5. To finish my essay I will search through my finds and then offer my reasoned opinion based on the facts I have discovered.

Gaming stereotype

Since I'm already doing a campaign on Australia and obesity in my PR class I figured it would be perfect to find out if online gaming does have a big impact on that exact problem. I also want to find out if online gaming has an impact on mental health as well. Several news sites have stated that 'the mass-murderer in the Norway massacre stated that he got an interest for shooting after playing Call of Duty' (one of the highest selling video game-franchises in the world). 


I love playing video games myself so I can't wait to start this essay!