EVALUATING STRESS In this task you will submit a well-crafted news article evaluating the positive and negative effects stress has on the human body. This article is intended for the general public...

EVALUATING STRESS In this task you will submit a well-crafted news article evaluating the positive and negative effects stress has on the human body. This article is intended for the general public and should be written using common language. Your news article should focus and answer one of the following questions: ● Does stress affect reflexes? ● Does stress affect our ability to detect stimuli? ● Can stress be addictive? ● Does stress affect our ability to learn? To complete the new article, you must conduct independent research to answer a one of the listed questions above. All cited sources should be provided in the news article. Your article should include the following: ● A picture should be included in the article (including a citation). ● The new article is intended for the general public, so concepts should be explained using common language. ● The news article should be approximately 500 words in length. ● Be creative! As you prepare to write your article, think of these tips for writing a good news article: ● Start with a good lead! A sentence that grabs your reader and makes her want to read more: For example, “The fourth grade class painted one wall of their classroom with a picture so strange that their teacher immediately sent for the principal.” ● Write your story plainly so that everyone can understand it. ● If possible, use quotes in your story to make it more interesting. For example, “The flames were so hot I thought my helmet would melt,” the firefighter said. ● Remember to answer the questions: Who – What – When – Where – Why – How