1.  Glum , R. (2017, March 16). Nap Habits around the world. WITHINGS BLOG. Retrieved December 19, 2022, from https://blog.withings.com/2017/03/16/nap-habits-around-the-world/

Summary: This article from Withings dives into the napping habits around the world. Americans are used to working and staying focused from the time they wake up until the time they go to bed. The source explains how countries like Italy, Japan, and Spain have napping periods that their societys follow. Diving into why other countries do they and where it came from are other references from the article. 

How I used it: In order to make my point more rational to the reader I figured it was a good idea to incorporate how other countries view the topic and how different it is from our daily rountine. Learning that other cultures participate in napping might compel the reader to learn from these examples and make a change. People like to know that the information they are hearing is reliable and truthful and I think this source did that for me. 

2. Antipolis, S. (2022, August 22). Long Naps may be bad for health. European Society of Cardiology. Retrieved December 19, 2022, from https://www.escardio.org/The-ESC/Press-Office/Press-releases/Long-naps-may-be-bad-for-health

Summary: This source explains the dangers that long naps can do to a person. Through scientific research the article explains the health hazards that come from napping too long. Through series of test on participant varying from length of nap they discover that napping more than 60 minutes a day can increase your chance of cardiovascular disease by 36%, and elevate your risk of death 19%

How I used it: I wanted to show where some of the negative outlook on napping comes from and why many people in the western world feel they are better without naps. I also thought this article was great for explaining the difference between the effects a short nap can have versus a long one. Informing people that the art of napping is more complex than just closing your eyes when you’re tired was a big goal of mine too. 

3. AsapSCIENCE. (2012). Should You Nap At Work? YouTube. Retrieved December 19, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ_f9onTTQE&t=47s.

Summary: Although this video is short it’s full of rich information that explains how napping can be a healthy alternative for substances like caffeine. The video dives into the science behind a nap explaining the different stages our mind goes through during a nap and how it affects us post sleep. Also explained in this source is how a healthy nap should look, no less than 30 minutes and no longer than 60 minutes. 

How I used it: Rather than just telling my audience what to do and hope they trust my word, which they probably will not based on the fact I’m not a doctor or scientist. Hearing from professionals on what actually happens to the brain through different stages of sleep and the effects these different stages have on us was a huge piece of information I found. This was actually a question I’ve asked myself out of curiosity, I find it very beneficial to my argument having this information because it will create new learning points for the reader.  

4. Cosentino, B. (2021, April 19). How naps can keep you happy and healthy. Landmark Health. Retrieved December 19, 2022, from https://www.landmarkhealth.org/resource/how-naps-can-keep-you-happy-and-healthy/#:~:text=Why%20Nap%3F,and%20improve%20many%20cognitive%20abilities.

Summary: This article by Landmark Health explains the benefits that short naps have on individuals. From Energy, knowledge, memory, productivity, and health this article explains all the benefits possible from napping. The article also has interviews from real life people who have experienced these benifits. 

How I used it: I obviously needed to show my reader the rewards that a healy nap can provide in order to have an argument. I used this information to real in my reader and show them how their life could be better by napping. Using the summaries from real life people was also amazing because it further backed my points and helped the reader relate to someone in their position as the audiance. 

5. Fleming, D. (2016, March 18). 12 facts you didn’t know about napping. http://www.mensxp.com. Retrieved December 19, 2022, from https://www.mensxp.com/health/cure-sleeping-disorders/29938-12-facts-you-didn-t-know-about-napping.html

Summary: This article gives 12 detailed facts on napping that are unique. This article is almost like a study guide on what you should expect when you nap and answers and problems that might come up. The source explains where you should nap, how long you should nap, when not to nap, how to tell if your naps are not working efficently, and the best time for a nap. 

How I used it: I understand that napping at the same time everyday too a tee realistically is not possible as a member of society. So to counter this I used some of these facts to explain how you can adjust your naps and tell if they are working. Some of the facts are also very interesting and building interest is a huge part of this essay. 

6. Fry , A. (2022, September 27). When should kids stop taking regular naps? Sleep Foundation. Retrieved December 19, 2022, from https://www.sleepfoundation.org/children-and-sleep/when-do-kids-stop-napping#:~:text=Infants%20until%20one%20year%20of,observed%20sleeping%20well%20at%20night.

Summary: This article shows research into the relationship between child napping versus adult napping. Children are usually on a controlled napping schedule for the first handful of years of their lives, which they ultimately grow a custom too. The article further explains how somewhere along the line we ditch the idea of taking naps and its benefits all together. The article also shows how sleep is affected as a result of neglecting too much napping. 

How I used it: Most people are more experienced with napping than they know based on the fact that we naturally do it as infants and are taught it during childhood. I think building this confidence and relation to napping in the reader was a good angle to get them on my side. I also wanted to incorporate how different your sleep schedules change as we grow up and the possible effects it can have. 

7. LaMotte, S. (2022, July 25). Napping regularly linked to high blood pressure and stroke, study finds. CNN. Retrieved December 19, 2022, from https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/25/health/naps-high-blood-pressure-study-wellness/index.html

Summary: This resource is an unreliable one. CNN makes very bold claims about the negative effects irregular naps can have on a person and uses it to bash the science of naps as a whole. CNN states that naps can cause rising blood pressure, stores and even heart attacks in Teens and Adults. 

How I used it: I Just wanted to use this article in my rebuttal to show the reader how crazy people who are against naps sound. I figured taking a point from the opposition and explaining in detail why it is wrong was a classy idea.  

8. Okaye, A. (2022, December 13). Types of naps. The Sleep Doctor. Retrieved December 17, 2022, from https://thesleepdoctor.com/napping/types-of-naps/

Summary: This Article by The Sleep Doctor explains the diffrent types of naps, what scenarios they are used in, and how they can affect you. Different naps include, a power nap, Recovery nap, and proactive nap. Learning more about naps can help better understand when we should be napping and why. 

How I used it: This is obviously valuable information because some people have this idea that a nap is nothing more than laying when you feel tired and knocking out. In reality naps can be very strategic like  putting on the right clothes according to the weather. 

9. Olito , F. (2012, May 8). The benefits of Napping. Harvard Health. Retrieved December 17, 2022, from https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/the-benefits-of-napping

Summary: Harvard university did a study where they took 48 adults over a month period. Some participants napped for 30 minutes, some for 60, and some for 90. The participants were tracked on their overall wellbeing, functionality, and energy levels throughout this month. Study found participants who napped over 60 minutes were more included to negative effects. 

How I used it: Harvard university really stuck out to me. I’m gonna be honest so I’m sure it might be for other people too. I trust what they have to say and that trust is very imprtant, this study also confirmed a lot of my other information was actually true in the real world on real people. 

10. Preidt, R. (2011, March 9). Napping may help keep blood pressure in check. Reuters. Retrieved December 19, 2022, from https://www.reuters.com/article/idUS227342913820110302

Summary: This article from Reuters discusses how a healthy napping schedule can actually lower one’s blood pressure and have multiple different benefits for one’s health in the long run. Also explains that Americans don’t get enough rest they should be per day. 

How I used it: This was a great counter website for my rebut argument, especially because I had used CNN’s source that made inaccurate claims about how naps can lower your blood pressure. Having a scientific backed website disputing CNN made my argument look a lot stronger. 

11. Sarda-Joshi, G. (2022, December 9). 10 science-based reasons you need to be taking a nap. Sleep Junkies. Retrieved December 19, 2022, from https://sleepjunkies.com/science-of-napping/

Summary:  Based on scientific studies on the brain and how the body reacts to different types of naps at different types of time this article aims to familiarize people with the art of napping. This article touches on how naps can affect your weight, moods, temptation, and stress. 

How I used it: I used this article to further explain the benefits different types of naps can affect a person. Being able to scientifically prove that there is scientific evidence to support my claims is essential for me to successfully build the trust of the reader. 

12. Sinrich, J. (2017, August 21). How to take a nap that will actually boost your energy. NBCNews.com. Retrieved December 19, 2022, from https://www.nbcnews.com/better/health/how-take-nap-will-actually-boost-your-energy-ncna793681

Summary: This article by NBC is more of an instructional source which explains how one should be taking a nap, for how long, and when. Everything you need to know about creating a healthy sleep and nap schedule will be in this resource. 

How I used it: Not only is it very important to learn the benefits that naps can provide, it’s equally important to learn how exactly to use them. I wanted to show my rader that irregular naps can be very destructive to your well being and it order to prevent that you can use the steps provided in the source by NBC

13. Staff, L. S. (2009, July 30). Nap Time! One-third of Americans do it. LiveScience. Retrieved December 19, 2022, from https://www.livescience.com/7844-nap-time-americans.html

Summary: This article gives data on how naps are received today. It explains what percentage of people in America use naps in their daily routine. It explains most nappers in America are elderly while most young adults and teenagers rarely ever nap. 

How I used it:  Understanding the problem that we face in america is really important to make a change. If people see that it is very uncommon for teenagers and young adults to be napping despite the various information supporting the benefits of napping, hopefully this will make a change in. 

14. Summer , J. (2021, October 27). Can a nap boost brain health? Can a Nap Boost Brain Health? | Johns Hopkins Medicine. Retrieved December 17, 2022, from https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/can-a-nap-boost-brain-health

Summary: Well structured source by johns hopkins that explains the benefits a 30 to 60 minute nap have which included improved memory and word recall. This source also goes into the negatives that can happen if you go over the suggested time limit. 

How I used it: Using this information to explain the impedance of a healthy balance between nap and sleep can allow the benefits to work on themselves.  I really wanted my reader to understand the difference between the two, it’s very important to my argument.