Summary of my article

Opens with a note to the editor, essentially stating that although there has been much research behind the effects of video games on children, the research has been not compelling and flawed.

The article states that there have always been topics that are purportedly harmful to minors, although over time, none of the fears materialized. The data collected from the modern day claims of video game violence affecting minors is increasingly flawed.

The data is currently starting to point away from their idea of harmful effects, and it is being realized that the original data was never consistent. The flaws in design of the experiments to collect data included lack of valid aggression measures, the inability to control other variables, and interpreting weak results in order to support their ideas. There is little evidence for long term harm. People are more up in arms about violent video game effects, although we’re experiencing declined youth violence, now at a 40 year low.

Controversial topics

I've decided for my controversial topic to cover video games, specifically the controversies surrounding violence and content. I chose it because I've always been interested in Video Games and the controversies surrounding them. I know that people believe that Video Games breed violence, and the controversies surrounding the content of games themselves, like in M rated games. I want to read more about it and find out where all of the ideas grew from, and mostly just read more about peoples ideas.

About me!

I guess I'll tell you a bit about myself. My name is Kelly Surmann and I love movies... and television, internet, gaming, music... I love media. My goal is to work in the media industry, and to do that I'm currently attending Specs Howard for Digital Media Arts along with OCC. My parents and I agreed that along with my one year degree from Specs, I should also try to get a four year too, so I'm getting as many credits out of the way at OCC before hopefully transferring to Eastern for a degree in Simulation, Animation, and Gaming. My big goal is to work for a company like Pixar, Rooster Teeth, or Nerdist Industries.

Anyway, that's my life goals. Current goals just include getting good grades and being a happy person. Pretty easy goals, I'd say. In my down time I like to watch movies, play video games, write, draw, and go online. I have a 14 year old cat that I love dearly although he's quite whiny some days. I think at this point I'm just rambling, so I guess I'll sign off for now.