Blog #3

Research Blog #3 
Initial Academic Research Bib. Post a list of at least three academic sources that you have found and, ideally, looked at or looked into. Explain how these sources are helping you to refine your topic.


Researching different academic sources has helped me narrow down my topic. I want to now focus on the affects metally, emotionally and physical of children who grow up with families who face poverty and their difficulties of attending college. 

1. An Education Week article titled, "Highschool Poverty Levels to College-Going" explains how students who live with poverty are much less likely to go to school for many reasons explained. They must deal with more stress, hardships and obstacles to attend school.

http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2013/10/23/09college.h33.html



2. The book, "How Much Does Childhood Poverty Affect the Life Chances of Children" talks about the growing rate amongst families. Poverty rates amongst children are one-third higher than they used to be two decades ago. Discussions of health, language and more are discussed furthur in the book and talks about how they affect a childs chances of going to college.



http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/may13/vol70/num08/How-Poverty-Affects-Classroom-Engagement.aspx


3. The book, "The neighborhoods they live in: The effects of neighborhood residence on child and adolescent outcomes" Provides a comprehensive review of research on the effects of neighborhood residence on child and adolescent well-being. Depending on the individuals and environment the child may surround himself with all factors in to their success. 


http://psycnet.apa.org/?fa=main.doiLanding&doi=10.1037/0033-2909.126.2.309