Teenage Suicide in Hong Kong

Introduction

In recent years, the problem of teenage suicide has worsened. It has come to a point that a teenage student took his or her life every month. 

As a teenager in Hong Kong, what do you think are the major reasons for this phenomenon?

Task

Compose an essay detailing the contributing factors and possible solutions to the problem. 

The essay must be over 800 words. 

 

 

 

Process

Information Gathering:

Conduct research by the following means:

1. Internet Search

2. Literature Review

3. Interviews

4. Questionnaires

 

Evaluation

The evaluation criteria will include:

1. Content 

Have you responded to the question completely?

How detailed are your ideas?

Do you have supportive evidence for your claims?

2. Language

Is your essay grammatically accurate?

Have you used advanced vocabulary in your work?

3. Organisation

Is your essay coherent?

Is it well-organised?

 

Conclusion

After you've completed your essay, you should have a deeper understanding of the severity of teenage suicide in Hong Kong. 

Try to ask for help if you experience difficulties when completing the assignment. 

And of course, you're welcome to talk to me if you have anything you want to share with me. 

Websites that might help you:

http://www.scmp.com/topics/suicides-hong-kong

http://csrp.hku.hk/statistics/

https://qz.com/904483/a-spate-of-student-suicides-is-forcing-hong-kong-to-confront-its-cutthroat-school-system/