That sounds like an interesting and insightful assignment! Here’s a brief guide to help you have a successful experience with your sleep and dream journaling:
Step-by-Step Guide:
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Set Up Your Journals:
- Dream Journal: Prepare three separate entries for each night’s dreams. Number them clearly (e.g., Dream Journal Night 1, 2, and 3).
- Sleep Journal: Document when you go to bed, when you wake up, how many hours slept, and any interruptions.
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Recording Dreams:
- Each night before sleeping, place your notebook or tape recorder next to your bed.
- As soon as you wake up, jot down or record everything you remember about your dreams. Include details like colors, emotions, people, and any lingering feelings.
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Sleep Journal Details:
- Record your bedtime, wake-up time, total hours of sleep, quality of sleep (e.g., restful, restless), and any factors that may have influenced your sleep (like caffeine, stress, etc.).
- Note any dreams you remember every morning in this journal too if they feel significant.
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Completing the Questions:
- After you've completed your journals, select 10 out of the 20 questions provided and answer them thoughtfully, drawing on your experiences from your journals.
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Proofreading:
- Use Check My Work (CMW) and an AI detection tool to ensure your work meets the necessary standards. Aim for a plagiarism score no higher than 30%.
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Submitting Your Portfolio:
- Organize your files for submission: three Dream Journals, one Sleep Journal, and one document with your answers to the questions.
- Attach any CMW report links and screenshots from the AI checker as required.
Potential Questions to Consider:
When choosing your questions, think about areas that resonate most with your personal experiences. Some example questions could include:
- What patterns did you notice in your dreams over the nights recorded?
- Did your sleep quality affect the vividness of your dreams?
- How did certain events in your day affect your dreams?
Final Tips:
- Stay consistent in journaling, even if it’s just brief notes at first.
- Reflect on the findings; sometimes, keeping a journal can reveal deeper insights into your daily life and subconscious mind.
- Have fun with the process—dreams can be bizarre and creative, providing a great source of insight.
Good luck with your portfolio! If you have further questions or need assistance, feel free to ask.