1) Why would someone commit suicide? Write down 2-4 reasons (if you cannot think of any then use google to help come up with reasons).

2) Google Montanas suicide rate, why might Montana have twice the national average? Write down 2-4 reasons (use google to help come up with reasons).

3) The difference between a personal trouble and public issue is the source of the crisis (see "Micro-Lecture: personal troubles vs public issues"). In your responses to question 1, what was the reason for suicide and does this fit the definition of a personal trouble? In your responses to question 2, what was the reason for suicide and does this fit the definition of a public issue? Use at least two pieces of supporting evidence and include in-text citations and works cited.

4) You may have the same reason for suicide in both questions 1 and 2, such as alcoholism. How can alcoholism be both a personal trouble and a public issue? (Hint: see the two sources of public issues from "Micro-Lecture: personal troubles vs public issues"). Use at least two pieces of supporting evidence and include in-text citations and works cited. Examples count as supporting evidence and will help your argumentation, and include citations.