Outlines

In this part of the study guide, we will outline each of the texts (a video and an article) in the source material. These outlines will provide you with a good overview of the different issues, aspects, and opinions related to everyday doping. The outline of Text I will also help you with part A of your assignment—an account of the increased use and abuse of stimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall.

I: Students Seek Competitive edge by Taking Adderall, Ritalin

Author: Russ Spencer
Genre: Video
Year of Publication: 2010

The video was published by Fox News Atlanta in 2010. The anchor, Russ Spencer, presents the increased use and abuse of stimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall by students.

Ritalin and Adderall are legal prescription drugs which are usually prescribed to those who suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). However, in the last few years, some students who do not suffer from ADHD have also started taking the pills to enhance their academic performance.

John Howard is a student who suffers from ADHD and has taken the pills for most of his life. For him, they are the only way to stay focused when preparing for exams and doing his homework.

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II: The Doping of Everyday Life

Author: John Hoberman
Genre: Article
Year of Publication: 2006

“The Doping of Everyday Life” is an article by John Hoberman, a professor and chairman of Germanic studies at the University of Texas at Austin. The article, which provides an analysis of everyday doping, was published by The Boston Globe in 2006.

Hoberman argues that while doping in sports is often criticized and strictly regulated, people overlook the everyday doping practices at the workplaces or school.

In the last 50 years, various performance enhancers have been used by drivers, mine workers, police officers, prison guards, and by people who seek to improve their performance at the workplace.

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