Reflection Paragraph on Process

I felt really good wile doing my research topic. I think that every thing on my topic was very simple and easy to find. I enjoyed everything about my topic, because football is what I enjoy doing. I think that I would do something about football just something besides concussions.

Refection Paragraph On Sources

All of my sources are very reliable an very informational. I think that if you would ever be interested in doing a research paper on football concussions, you would really need to use some of my wedsites. My most reliable website would probaly have to be the new york times. In my opinion I think that new york time knows there facts.

Works Cited

1. "CDC - Injury - Concussion - Sports - Prevention." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Web. 05 Nov. 2010. http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/sports/prevention.html
2. "Concussions and Head Injuries in Football - The New York Times." The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia. 29 Oct. 2010. Web. 29 Oct. 2010.
   http://www.nytimes.com/info/concussions-in-football/
3. Football Concussions Major Concern With Parents - Good Health by Seton." GoodHealth.com - Good Health by Seton. Web. 03 Nov. 2010.
   http://www.goodhealth.com/articles/2010/10/21/football_concussions_major_concern_with_parents/
4. "The NFL's Concussion Politics: What's Behind Football's New Focus on Head Injuries? - Washington City Paper." Washington City Paper - D.C. Arts, News, Food and Living. Web. 11 Nov. 2010.<http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/articles/39957/the-nfls-
5. "The NFL's Concussion Politics: What's Behind Football's New Focus on Head Injuries? - Washington City Paper." Washington City Paper - D.C. Arts, News, Food and Living. Web. 11 Nov. 2010. <http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/articles/39957/the-nfls-concussion-politics-

Wordle #2

Reflection Paragraph on Findings

 I've learned alot about football concussions, and I've also answered all of my questions about my topic. My most important fact is that there is nothing they can do to cure a concussion. One other important fact is that there is a rehab for players that have suffered a minor or major concussion. Also Ive learned that football is the number one sport that concussions happen the most in. The most surprising thing I found out wile researching on concussions is that a concussion could ruin your football career in just a blink of a eye.

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As with many brain-related issues, there's really a lot we don't know about concussion itself, and exactly what it does to the brain.  But we all know that very soon afterwards there are many symptoms usually "headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion, irritability and lethargy are the main ones."  Sometimes there's amnesia, though it usually only lasts for a few hours. This answers my quesion what do they do to concussion patients?

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This would also take care of most of the “defenseless receiver” and “launching” and “blows to the head” because no idiot in their right mind, who is wearing a leather helmet, would tackle someone that way. They would hurt THEMSELVES. The net result would be better tackling. “Wrapping up” would be the norm in the NFL. "THE PROBLEM IS THE INCREDIBLY ROCK HARD HELMETS HITTING AGAINST INCREDIBLY ROCK HARD HELMETS." This tells how the right way to hit, and the wrong way to hit. This answers my question "Whats the number one reasons occur"?

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A 2007 study conducted by the University of North Carolina's Center for the Study of Retired Athletes found that of the 595 retired N.F.L. players who recalled sustaining three or more concussions on the football field, 20.2 percent said they had been found to have depression. That is three times the rate of players who have not sustained concussions.

This paragraph shows that a concussion can cause depression when your retired. It also shows the percentage of NFL players with the depression state of life.

This answers one of my questions, " Can a concussion ruin your football career"?

Quote, Paraphrase, and Citation #5

"The NFL's Concussion Politics: What's Behind Football's New Focus on Head Injuries? - Washington City Paper." Washington City Paper - D.C. Arts, News, Food and Living. Web. 11 Nov. 2010.
<http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/articles/39957/the-nfls-


In late October, Philadelphia Eagles star running back Brian Westbrook suffered a concussion in a game against the Washington Redskins. He sat on the sidelines for two weeks, recovering -- but when he returned to play on Nov. 15 against the San Diego Chargers, Westbrook suffered yet another concussion, putting his season and possibly his career in doubt.


In this website it also talks about careers and what happens when you suffer one. It tells you you can be in the best shap of your life and still suffer a concussion.

Quote, Paraphrase, and Citation #4

"The NFL's Concussion Politics: What's Behind Football's New Focus on Head Injuries? - Washington City Paper." Washington City Paper - D.C. Arts, News, Food and Living. Web. 11 Nov. 2010.
<http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/articles/39957/the-nfls-concussion-politics-


Like boxing, football’s never been thought of as a safe sport. But it’s never seemed as hazardous as it does now. Following a highlight reel’s worth of head injuries to Cooley and other high-profile players, the NFL ordered players to eliminate head shots on tackles. Referees were advised to toss players out of the game for helmet-to-helmet hits.


This website show you can be any age to suffer a concussion. It shows people in the NFL still suffering concussions, at age 35-40. It tells that a concussion can ruin your football career.

Graph/ Chart/ Map and Citation

 This graph shows how often concussions happen. It shows that 8th grade is when most of the concussions occur. They took information per 1,000 plays. 

http://whyfiles.org/190sport_injury/2.html 

Quote, Paraphrase, and Citation #3

"CDC - Injury - Concussion - Sports - Prevention." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Web. 05 Nov. 2010.
http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/sports/prevention.html

 
As a coach or parent, you play a key role in preventing concussions and responding properly when they occur. Here are some steps you can take to help prevent concussions and ensure the best outcome for your athletes, the team, league or school.


This website tells you what to do when you suffer a concussion during the game. Also tells you what to do on the side line while in the concussion state of mind. It talks about what rehab you go into.

Photo, Caption, and Citation #3

 This shows the wide receiver getting hit. The wide receiver couldn't catch the ball because right when he caught the ball he got hit. After this hit happen, the wide receiver suffered a concussion and had to come out the game, and the lost a good wide receiver.

Quote, Paraphrase, and Citation #2

Football Concussions Major Concern With Parents - Good Health by Seton." GoodHealth.com - Good Health by Seton. Web. 03 Nov. 2010.
http://www.goodhealth.com/articles/2010/10/21/football_concussions_major_concern_with_parents/


"Football is a game that three million young Americans love to play, and so we're not talking about doing away with the game completely," noted Rosseau, who is also the mother of a high school freshman who's been playing football for seven years. "But as neurosurgeons we want to do everything we can do to make it as safe as possible."


This is a good informational website. This website tells your family what to if a family member suffers a concussion. It also tells you what to do if your family member suffers a headache while in a concussion.