What This Document Is
This is a final commentary essay, completed by Sarah Tennyson-Halliday for ENG 105 (English Composition I) at Grand Canyon University, submitted on January 9, 2019. The essay explores the increasing rates of ADHD diagnosis in the United States, questioning whether this represents a genuine epidemic or a consequence of societal factors.
Why This Document Matters
This assignment is intended for the instructor, Tennille Feldbush, as a demonstration of the student’s analytical and research skills. It showcases the student’s ability to formulate an argument, support it with evidence, and engage with complex social and medical issues. It’s a key component of the course grade.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This is a student’s work and represents one perspective on a multifaceted issue. It is not a comprehensive medical or sociological study. It serves as an assessment of composition skills, not a definitive answer to the questions it raises.
What This Document Provides
The full essay includes an argument linking the rise in ADHD diagnoses to factors like poverty, federal policy changes (specifically the No Child Left Behind Act), and the influence of special education funding. It references data from the CDC and academic literature. This preview does *not* include the full argument, supporting evidence, or the essay’s conclusion. It only identifies the topic and scope of the assignment.
