Sleep and dreams
Follow the steps below to complete your Sleep and Dream Journal:
STEP 1: For this assignment, you’ll be keeping track of your sleep habits and your dreams in order to analyze your sleep habits and examine dream theories. To begin, make a copy of this
sleep log at
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STEP 2: Keep track of your sleep habits and dreams for a
MINIMUM of 3 days.
STEP 3: While it’s not guaranteed you will remember your dreams, you can take some steps to help. Begin by telling yourself you want to remember your dream, then print off the sleep/dream journal and have paper and a pen (or your phone) next to your bed right when you wake up. Try to review the dream in your head as soon as you wake up, and consider specifics such as the people involved, the location and setting, the storyline, or how you felt.
STEP 4: Submit your sleep journal and sleep essay based on the following prompt: Based on your sleep/dream journal and what you have learned about the purpose for dreaming,
write a 1-page essay in APA format about your own sleep habits.
Include a title page and reference page in APA format.
Your essay should include:
1. An analysis of your sleep habits. Do you go to bed at the same time every night? How many hours a night do you normally sleep? How could you be a better sleeper? Do you notice any patterns? What concepts from your text might apply to your sleep habits?
2. An analysis of your dreams. Why do you usually dream? Are there any patterns or re-occurring themes? Is there any consistency between the things you do during the day and the dreams you have? *If you cannot remember your dreams, you can skip this part and spend more time focusing on the steps above.
3. Your conclusion as to what is the MAIN purpose that we dream and why. Consider the theories presented in your readings.
Note
: The Plagiarism Information & APA Format Examples section provides examples of APA format.
PLEASE DO NOT COPY AND PASTE INFORMATION FROM SOURCES, THAT IS PLAGIARISM. PARAPHRASE OR SUMMARIZE INFORMATION. IF USING TURNITIN TO CHECK PLAGIARISM, BE SURE THE PERCENTAGE IS UNDER 20%.
Sleep and Dream Journal Grading Rubric:
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Criteria |
Excellent (Full Credit) |
Good (Partial Credit) |
Needs Improvement |
Points |
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Completion of Sleep Log |
Sleep and dream log is fully completed for at least 3 days with detailed entries. |
Log is completed but with minimal detail or fewer than 3 days recorded. |
Log is incomplete, missing entries, or lacks effort. |
/10 |
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Dream Reflection & Effort |
Shows strong effort in recalling dreams with thoughtful observations and reflections. |
Some effort shown in recalling and reflecting on dreams. |
Little to no effort in reflection or dream recollection. |
/5 |
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Analysis of Sleep Habits |
Provides a clear and insightful analysis of personal sleep habits based on the journal. |
Basic analysis provided with limited detail or insight. |
Minimal or no analysis of sleep habits. |
/5 |
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Connection to Dream Theories |
Makes a thoughtful connection between dreams recorded and dream theories. |
Connection is made but is vague or lacks depth. |
No clear connection to dream theories. |
/3 |
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Clarity & Organization |
Submission is well-organized, clear, and easy to read or follow. |
Mostly organized and readable with minor issues. |
Disorganized or difficult to read. |
/2 |
