Paper: For your research paper you will be answering common questions and independent questions. That means you all will have to answer several questions of the same questions (common) and then answer a question you will be answering independently that will guide you through your research. Common questions:What is the definition of my topic? At what rate does the phenomenon/behavior/condition occur in the population? (in an introductory paragraph) You all will also be responsible for summarizing information from sources that I will be supplying to your group. (I previously stated only 2-3 sentences, but the amount may vary depending on your topic.) What's most important is that you demonstrate a thorough understanding that provides a basis from which to answer your independent questions. Independent questions:How/why does it matter? How/why is this a relevant topic to me, my family, my community? (The bulk of your paper) What did I think/know about this topic before I research

Each paper must be at least 3 (double spaced) full pages of content, have an APA style cover page, reference list, and internal citations. Please use the OWL Purdue APA style guide. Here is the link to internet references, https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Research Paper Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA Style Cover Page (5 points), Reference List (7 points) & Internal Citation (3 points) 15.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Organization Introductory paragraph which describes the common information in a logical way. The body of the paper is organized into logical paragraphs with main ideas and supporting points from references. Conclusion paragraph which synthesizes the information from the entire paper in a logical way. 5.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Grammar & Punctuation Complete sentences with accurate punctuation and correct word usage 5.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content - Common Information Answers to the following questions: What is the definition of my topic? At what rate does the phenomenon/behavior/condition occur in the population? 5.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content - Meaning of information Answers to 1- 3 of the following questions in a meaningful and thoughtful way with supporting documentation: Why does this matter? How does it affect people? How would it affect me? 7.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content - Independent Reference Independent reference must provide supporting, contradictory, or explanatory information about the topic. You must find it on your own and it must be a reputable source. 8.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content - What you learned What I understood before I did this research vs what I understand now that I have done this research. 5.0 pts Total Points: 50.0 List of Cites MUST USE ONLY USE Mindfulness Meditation & Mental Health (required):
Noba Chapter on States of Consciousness includes description of mindfulness: http://noba.to/xj2cbhek
Noba Chapter on Therapeutic Orientations includes description of mindfulness based treatments: http://noba.to/fjtnpwsk (I will be covering this some in class as well)

https://nccih.nih.gov/health/integrative-health
This is a government website recognizing the utility of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and includes meditation as one of the kinds. You can pull definitions of what CAM means as well as what meditation is defined as: https://nccih.nih.gov/health/meditation Alternative sources (possibilities): 
Jon Kabat-Zinn, of University of Massachusetts Medical School, has spent his career doing mindfulness research. Here is a website with information about him and his work: https://www.umassmed.edu/cfm/about-us/people/2-meet-our-faculty/kabat-zinn-profile/
You can also find him on YouTube and Wikipedia for supplemental information.

Studies:
Meta-analysis on MBSR: http://www.jpsychores.com/article/S0022-3999(03)00573-7/abstract
Meta-analysis on meditation: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/1809754?wptouch_preview_theme=enabled Joseph Goldstein?? Possible mechanisms: http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1745691611419671 Changes in the default mode network: http://www.pnas.org/content/108/50/20254.short
 Find your own source (you’ll have to find at least one other one):