Source 1: Christson 

1. “The Benefits of Participating in Extracurricular Activities” 
2. This sources details benefits into some categories, then includes a concluding paragraph: by breaking it down into seven sections: Abstract, Academic Achievement, Character Development, Social Development,  and Community Involvement. Overall, the author uses data to back up her claims and explains to the reader why extracurricular activities are beneficial and what specific traits they develop in participating children. 
3. The author’s thesis: extracurricular activities are beneficial and develop many useful characteristics. 
4. The subclaims are that students who participate in activists are more likely to pursue a post-secondary degree, be skilled in time management, and know how to handle criticism. In another section, she details how activists help kids build communal and leadership skills and teach them how to build up their own individual motivation. 
5. Furthermore, students involved in activities have a 10% increase in their expectations of attaining a college degree, as compared to non-participants(Lipscomb, 2007, p. 470)”(BU Journal of Education Studies, Volume 5, Issue 2,17) ; The participation in extracurricular activities builds students’ time management skills, leadership skills, self-confidence, resiliency, and ability to accept constructive criticism, which are all components important to character development” (BU Journal of Education Studies, Volume 5, Issue 2, 18); Different types of extracurricular activities have differential social skill benefits. Group activities build teamwork skills, communication skills, and relationship skills, but individual activities build independence and stimulate motivation (Metsäpelto & Pulkkinen, 2012)”(Christson, 19). 
6. Author relies on many sources, they are detailed in the “References” page. 

Source 2: Crimson Education 

1. “Benefits of Extracurricular Activities” 
2. This is a blog-type publication that walks the reader through what college admissions are looking for and how extracurricular activities could help. To my research, there are 9 relevant sections. These sections are quite vague on the research aspect. Overall, the authors detail the numerous benefits of extracurricular activities on a personal level. 
3. Thesis: Extracurricular activities are beneficial because they help with mental health and other personal benefits. 
4. Subclaims: Activities help with self-esteem, mental health, improved academic performance, exploring interests, and social opportunities. 
5. Relies primarily on uncited claims, like that activists help boost GPA, consistent attendance in schools, and improved study habits. Along with that , participating in these activities helps with overall life satisfaction and positive emotional experiences in adulthood, “Positive emotional experiences that carry into adulthood.” 

6. The authors do not cite specific sources.