For this assignment, you will be writing at least a one page paper. You will need to use APA formatting for the style of the paper and also work to include in-text citations for the book. Please include a title page and reference page. Helpful information on APA is over in the APA module (go to modules page and scroll down).
To complete the paper, you will watch the entire film of The Quest for Sleep.' This documentary explores the importance of sleep and is narrated by Octavia Spencer. The film is 72 minutes long.
After watching, in at least one page, please consider the following questions:
General Reactions (at least one of these should be answered)
· What did you learn?
· What facts do you think you'll still remember a month from now and why those facts?
· Did any part of the film surprise you?
Book Connections (please answer at least two of these, connect the documentary to our book (remember, use in-text citations!))
· Why do we need to sleep?
· What are some of the emotional impacts of insomnia?
· What are some of the impacts of sleep deprivation? Have you experienced any of these?
· What are some of the causes of insomnia?
· How can someone improve their sleep? (Sleep hygiene) How is this different from insomnia treatment?
· Early bird or night owl? How do you know which you are? What is the function of a chronotype?
Rubric
Quest for Sleep Reflection (1)
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Quest for Sleep Reflection (1)
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Criteria
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Ratings
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Pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGeneral Reactions
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10 pts
Accomplished
You clearly reflected on documentary's intended and unintended messaging and answered at least one question fully from the 'General Reactions' section.
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7 pts
Proficient/Good
You connected information from our textbook to the documentary but could have used just a little more detail to clearly connect.
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4 pts
Developing
While you provided some general reactions, it wasn't specific enough to the documentary to clearly demonstrate an understanding of the film.
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0 pts
No Marks
This section was missing or did not follow the directions as outlined.
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10 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBook Connections
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20 pts
Full Marks
You clearly reflected on documentary's intended and unintended messaging and answered at least two questions fully, supported by the textbook, from the 'Book Connections' section.
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15 pts
Proficient/Good
You connected information from our textbook to the documentary by answering two questions. but could have used just a little more detail to clearly connect.
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8 pts
Developing
While you summarized the content and reflected, this was not clearly linked to our information from the textbook. You were supposed to answer two questions from the 'Book Connections' section.
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0 pts
No Marks
This section was missing or did not follow the directions as outlined.
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20 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics
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10 pts
Accomplished
No more than one or two minor errors in either grammar, punctuation/capitalization, or spelling. Paper was at least one full page of content.
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6 pts
Proficient/Good
2-4 minor errors noted. Be sure to read your paper out loud or use some of the resources available to help support your writing skills.
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4 pts
Developing
Many minor errors present. I recommend using the writing center for paper reviews moving forward.
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0 pts
No Marks
Significant errors present that may have made your paper difficult to understand. Please use the writing center moving forward for assistance in paper writing.
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10 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format
You will need to use APA formatting for the style of the paper and also work to include in-text citations for the book. Please include a title page and reference page.
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10 pts
Accomplished
Student is using in-text citations for the textbook and has appropriately formatted the paper with: headings, title page, and reference page.
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8 pts
Proficient/Good
APA style and format are good, but with some errors. Please see summative comments for what they may be.
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6 pts
Developing
Student attempted APA formatting but was missing some of the major elements. See narrative summary for more detail.
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0 pts
No Marks
APA format is not used in this paper. Please be advised, use of APA format is a requirement for psychology courses.
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10 pts
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