Reports show that students who attended middle school, high school and even college who check Facebook or another social networking site during a 15 minute study period attained lesser grades. ... With the popularity of the computer, or another device, it has gotten harder for students to concentrate on reading and studying. ... Homework, physical activity, studying and even sleep are healthy activities to maintain a successful average academically. ...

• Word Count: 3174
• Approx Pages: 13
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Pham and Sarno describe, "If the upheaval in the music industry over the last decade is any guide, the closing of more bookstores and a decreasing demand for physical books will force authors and their publishers to find new ways to profit from their work.... It has become much easier for people of all ages to simply skim over a news article or read a quick book summary online. ... If studies show earnings decline with inadequate reading comprehension, then e-book usage in our youth should equally decline to counter this trend. ...

• Word Count: 1347
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate