Talk:Motivation and emotion/Book/2021/Gratitude

Gratitude Journaling Tips

Hi there! This is a great chapter that resonates with me. I started gratitude journaling during lockdown and I notice many of the benefits line up with what you have presented. I found an article with a few tips that I follow when gratitude journaling. I highly recommend you try it out if you haven't! :)

Recommend TED Talk

I think this TED Talk by David Steindl-Rast is beautiful and really inspiring. He is a monk who boasts about the gentle power of gratefulness and how happiness is born from gratitude. Well worth a listen https://www.ted.com/talks/david_steindl_rast_want_to_be_happy_be_grateful?language=en --U3203392 (discuss • contribs) 11:47, 29 August 2021 (UTC)

Recommend Source

Hi! As a committed gratitude journaliser myself I was enthralled by this source discussing it in comparison with gratitude letters! Would certainly recommend reading, it might be of some help to your topic!

Kaczmarek, L., Kashdan, T., Drążkowski, D., Enko, J., Kosakowski, M., Szäefer, A., & Bujacz, A. (2015). Why do people prefer gratitude journaling over gratitude letters? The influence of individual differences in motivation and personality on web-based interventions. Personality And Individual Differences, 75, 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2014.11.004 --U3203231 (discuss • contribs) 14:50, 29 August 2021 (UTC)

Recommend "see also"

Hey! Here are two amazing videos about gratitude / gratitude journaling that would be a great resource for someone who's been inspired by your book chapter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6txQ5yn5S8

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPPPFqsECz0&t=0s

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Title Excellent User page Excellent - used effectively Description about self provided Consider linking to your eportfolio page and/or any other professional online profile or resume such as LinkedIn. This is not required, but it can be useful to interlink your professional networks. Link provided to book chapter Social contribution Excellent - summarised with direct link(s) to evidence. Use a numbered list. Headings Excellent Under-developed, 1-level heading structure - develop further, perhaps using a 2-level structure for the largest section(s). Using the focus questions from the sub-title as top-level headings makes sense - but develop your structure e.g., perhaps start off with "What is gratitude?". Key points Overall, well developed ideas. Direct quotes need page numbers (APA style) - even better, write in your own words. Excellent use of interwiki links for the first mention of key terms. Use British/Australian spelling e.g., theorized -> theorised Use APA style 7th edition for citations with three or more authors (i.e., use FirstAuthor et al., year). Appears to be a greater emphasis on theory than research, so expand the review of research within each section. Overview - Consider adding: an example or case study Conclusion (the most important section): somewhat underdeveloped what might the take-home, practical messages be? in a nutshell, what are the answer(s) to the question in the sub-title? Figure A figure is presented. Caption For APA style, include Figure X. ... explains how the image connects to key points being made in the main text. Cite each figure at least once in the main text. References Good For APA referencing style, check and correct: capitalisation doi formatting Resources See also Use internal links only to Wikiversity or Wikipedia pages External links None provided

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Heading casing

FYI, the recommended Wikiversity heading style uses sentence casing. For example: Self-determination theory rather than Self-Determination Theory Here's an example chapter with correct heading casing: Growth mindset development -- Jtneill - Talk - c 10:02, 4 November 2021 (UTC)

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Overall Overall, this is a basic, but sufficient chapter. For additional feedback, see the following comments and these copyedits. Overview Brief Overview. Well developed, clear focus question(s). Consider: Explaining the problem or phenomenon in more detail. Adding a case study or example to help engage reader interest. Theory — Breadth Basic coverage of relevant theory is provided. Theory — Depth Basic depth is provided about the selected theory(ies). Some useful examples are provided to illustrate theoretical concepts. More examples could be useful to illustrate key concepts. Research — Key findings Overall, this chapter makes insufficient use of relevant psychological research. Research — Critical thinking Basiccritical thinking about research is evident. Critical thinking about research could be further evidenced by: describing the methodology (e.g., sample, measures) in important studies discussing the direction of relationships considering the strength of relationships suggesting specific directions for future research Integration Discussion of theory and research is well integrated. The chapter places more emphasis on theory than research. Conclusion A basic summary is provided. Regarding the suggestion to teach gratitude in schools, see http://www.thomaswnielsen.net as an example. Consider adding practical, take-home messages. Written expression — Style Written expression Overall, the quality of written expression is good. Use 3rd person perspective (e.g., "it") rather than 1st (e.g., "we") or 2nd person (e.g., "you") perspective[1] in the main text, although 1st or 2nd person perspective can work well for case studies or feature boxes. Avoid one sentence paragraphs. A paragraph should typically consist of three to five sentences. Avoid directional referencing (e.g., "As previously mentioned"). Instead: it is, most often, not needed at all, or use section linking. Use active rather than passive voice[2][3]. Layout See earlier comments about heading casing. Sections which branch into sub-sections should include an introductory paragraph before branching into the sub-sections. Grammar The grammar for some sentences could be improved (e.g., see the tags). Grammar-checking tools are available in most internet browsers and word processing software packages. Another option is to share draft work with peers and ask for their assistance. APA style Do not capitalise the names of disorders, therapies, theories, etc.. Figures and tables Use APA style for Figure captions. See example. Refer to each Table and Figure at least once within the main text (e.g., see Figure 1). If there are three or more authors, cite the first author followed by et al., then year. For example, either: in-text, Smith et al. (2020), or in parentheses (Smith et al., 2020) Written expression — Learning features Overall, the use of learning features is basic. Basic use of embedded in-text interwiki links to Wikipedia articles. Adding interwiki links for the first mention of key words and technical concepts would make the text more interactive. See example. No use of embedded in-text links to related book chapters. Embedding in-text links to related book chapters helps to integrate this chapter into the broader book project. Basic use of image(s). No use of table(s). Basic use of feature box(es). Basic use of quiz(zes). Basic use of a case study. This case study appears to be have been used from elsewhere without acknowledgement. Social contribution ~2 logged, useful, social contributions with direct links to evidence. ~2 logged social contributions without direct links to evidence, so unable to easily verify and assess.

-- Jtneill - Talk - c 10:02, 4 November 2021 (UTC)

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Overall Overall, this is a reasonably good presentation. The presentation is over the maximum time limit - content beyond 3 mins is ignored for marking and feedback purposes. Overview Add and narrate an initial title/sub-title slide, to help the viewer understanding the focus and goal of the presentation. The importance of this topic is explained. Content The presentation addresses the topic. There is too much content (presentation runs over time). The presentation makes very good use of relevant psychological theory. The presentation makes basic use of relevant psychological research. The presentation makes good use of one or more examples or case studies or practical advice. The presentation provides easy to understand information. Conclusion The Conclusion did not fit within the time limit. Audio The audio is fun and interesting to listen to. The presentation makes good use of narrated audio. Consider slowing leaving longer pauses between sentences. This can help the viewer to cognitively digest the information that has just been presented before moving on to the next point. Excellent intonation to enhance listener interest and engagement. Audio recording quality was OK. Probably an on-board microphone was used (e.g., keyboard clicks audible). Consider using an external microphone. Video Overall, visual display quality is excellent. The presentation makes effective use of Prezi. The font size is sufficiently large to make it easy to read. The visual communication is effectively supplemented by images. The presentation is very well produced. The video is well produced using simple tools. Meta-data The chapter title and sub-title are missing from the name of the presentation - this would help to clearly convey the purpose of the presentation. A brief written description of the presentation is provided. Consider expanding. Links to and from the book chapter are provided. Licensing Image sources and their copyright status are communicated. A copyright license for the presentation is not provided.

-- Jtneill - Talk - c 02:38, 15 November 2021 (UTC)