Video Reaction Paper
The goal of this project is to have students think about self-esteem differently and realize the application to their own lives.
Write a 2-page reaction paper on Amy Cuddy’s Tedtalk (https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are?language=en (Links to an external site.) )
In your reaction paper please be sure to include the following:Title and speaker of the Tedtalk Summary of the TedtalkOverall impression of the TedtalkSpecific parts of it that you liked or found challenging, including the reason why you felt this wayDo you think the Tedtalk has merit – does it seem valid? Why?How does what Cuddy says relate to what you have learned about self-esteem in the eText? Be specific using examples from the video and concepts/ideas from the eText.How would be able to apply Cuddy’s ideas to your own life? Be specific, give examples, and fully explain them.Would you recommend this Tedtalk? Why?
12-point font, Times Roman, double-spaced) Only papers submitted on a Microsoft Word document through Turnitin will be accepted.
You will be graded on the following:Thoroughness: Did student cover information above? Up to 40 pointsSpecific & detailed: Did student use examples from the Tedtalk and from eText? Did student fully explain ideas? Up to 35 pointsWriting: Is the paper clearly written and free of spelling, grammatical, and punctuation errors? Are paragraphs used to separate ideas? Is body of paper at least 2 pages (12-point font, Times Roman, double-spaced)? Up to 25 points
