Step 3. Record (240 mins)

Simulate the scenario by recording a 6-15 minute audio that discusses the following (Make sure to use language and examples suitable for a general audience):

1. Common sleep problems and disorders

• Description
• Common signs and symptoms

2. Description of how different psychoactive drugs, hypnosis, and meditation can affect behavior and experience (altered state of consciousness)

• Signs and symptoms
• Impact

3. Preventive measures and treatment for a and b

Step 4. Rehearse and Final Record (60 mins)

Rehearse the audio report before making an audio recording of your final work. Ensure that all the necessary and required points are covered by your audio recording. Refer to the rubric below as your guide.

Step 5. Share (10 mins)

To share your audio recording, click on the “Add a new discussion topic” button under this post and paste your work into the “Message” box. Make sure to reference others’ intellectual property when necessary. All references should follow 7th Edition APA formatting. For further instructions, see the resource on the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library: APA citation resource (N.B. references are excluded from word counts).

Step 6. Interact (10 mins)

Evaluate and categorize the work from one of your peers based on items A - E of the rubric below. Provide a rationale for the grade you have provided, as well as comments or suggestions for improvement. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.” You can use the list below as an example:

Item A is  .…. because….  My suggestions for improvement are….
Item B is  .…. because….  My suggestions for improvement are….
Item C is  .…. because….  My suggestions for improvement are….
Item D is  .…. because….  My suggestions for improvement are….
Item E is  .…. because….  My suggestions for improvement are….

OPTIONAL Step 7: Interact (10 minutes)

If you would like to, you can reply to your peers' posts in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”