BELOW IS THE ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
The reflection paper will challenge you to take what we learn about happiness, purpose, and well-being during the first week of class and think about how this applies in your daily life and the daily lives of those around you. Happiness looks different for everyone, and we want you to think about how these different ideas about happiness relate (or don’t) to each other and to the science we’ve presented in class.
For this reflection, you are tasked with “interviewing” 3-5 people about what happiness means to them. You can get as creative as you’d like with this interview, coming up with whatever questions you think are relevant to get to the root of the topic.
Your final submission should include 2 items:
Page one
A list of any questions you asked your interviewees (bullet is fine), and a short summary of why you chose these questions. (No minimum/max length, submit single-spaced)
Page Two
An analysis of the responses (including your own). Think about how the answers compare or differ, what responses you found interesting or surprising, and how different responses relate to material we’ve covered in class so far. Why are these observations important and how can they inform the ways in which we study happiness and well-being? This section should be 1 full page, single-spaced (Times New Roman, 12-point font, 1-inch margins).
SOURCES TO BASE YOU’RE QUESTIONS AROUND:
1. https://www.ted.com/talks/robert_waldinger_what_ma…
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtsyHqQASPo&t= (Links to an external site.)
3. Attached pdf
4. Attached PDF
Rubric
Interview Reflection Rubric
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContentAt least three relevant concepts from the class are included in the reflection. Evidence of at least three interviews is present in the writing. |
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25 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelevanceConcepts presented in the reflection are appropriately related to the points being made and the connections clearly shown in the writing |
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20 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAppropriateness of Interview QuestionsThe questions used for the interview are appropriate for the topic and encourage meaningful responses from those being interviewed. Rationale for using the questions is included and well reasoned. |
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20 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePersonal ConnectionA connection to the lived experience of the writer is clearly presented. The connection is appropriately connected to the concepts presented and the responses of those interviewed. |
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15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCreativityThe reflection is written in an interesting or unique way that draws in the reader. |
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10 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePage Format and LengthPaper is formatted as required. Reflection portion of the assignment is at least one full page in length and does not exceed the page requirement by more than a quarter of a page. A transcript of the responses from those interviewed is NOT included in the submission. |
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5 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpelling and GrammarSpelling is accurate and grammar is correct. Style of writing is appropriate to assignment. |
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5 pts |
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Total Points: 100 |
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