- How does the picture of profound mental illness presented by Kay Jamison differ from its stereotypical representation in popular literature and in films? Moreover, how do media depictions of mental illness influence people with mental illnesses? Use research to support your position.
- As part of this course, students will read An Unquiet Mind. After reading the texts, students should prepare a 2-3 page paper, in APA style (12 point Times New Roman font, double spaced, 1-inch margins).
- Cite at least 2 scholarly sources from the relevant research literature to support their viewpoints. An Unquiet Mind does not count toward the 2 sources.
- Complete an annotated bibliography for ALL sources on the reference page. Each annotation should briefly summarize the scholarly source used.
- A list of potential topics are provided below. Students may choose a topic from the list. Alternatively, students may also choose to write about a different topic with permission from the instructor.