Write for an Academic Discussion

A professor has posted a question about a topic and students have responded with their thoughts and ideas. Make a contribution to the discussion.
You will have 10 minutes to write.

Your professor is teaching a class on health sciences.

In your response, you should do the following.

• • Express and support your opinion.
• • Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words.

An effective response will contain at least 100 words.

Professor’s question:

We often discuss the importance of getting enough sleep for overall health. However, many students feel pressured to stay up late studying, especially before major exams, believing that more study time directly leads to better grades. Which do you think is ultimately more crucial for academic success: getting a full night's sleep or using that time for extra studying? Why?

Student response 1:

Prioritizing sleep is definitely more important for success. A well-rested mind can absorb and recall information much more effectively than a tired one. For instance, studying when you are exhausted is not very productive because your concentration is low, so those extra hours are often wasted.

Student response 2:

While sleep is important, sometimes sacrificing a few hours to study is necessary to pass a difficult course. If a student is behind on the material, extra study time might be the only solution. Consequently, a little less sleep could be a worthwhile trade-off for a better grade in the short term.