Project Backgrounds Study Notes

Project Backgrounds

  • Definition of Background
    • The project background serves as a summary of the research conducted to prepare for the experiment.
    • It is written in a cohesive manner, consisting of organized paragraphs.
    • The length of this section should be approximately 1.5 to 2 pages.

Structure of the Background

  • Main Body of Background

    • The main body describes the body systems that are relevant to the experiment.
    • This section should be more targeted and provide greater depth than typical class lessons.
    • Examples of content in the main body:
    • How muscles work.
    • Parts of the brain involved in maintaining balance.
    • The background should include specific information pertinent to the experiment.
    • This might cover:
    • Current understanding of balance, including the impact of aging.
    • Factors that influence balance.
    • Standard tests used to evaluate balance.

  • Short Transition Paragraph

    • This should consist of 1-2 sentences transitioning from the background information to the procedural aspect of the research.
    • Important points regarding the transition:
    • No procedural details should be included.
    • Example: "This experiment will test the effect of aging on balance. Multiple tests will be conducted to assess participants' balance ability."

Expectations for Sources

  • Source Requirements
    • Wikipedia and AI-generated content are not acceptable sources.
    • It is crucial to evaluate sources for bias and credibility.
    • All citations must adhere to APA guidelines.
    • Use in-text citations to support specific facts presented in the background.
    • The integration of sources should be seamless; structure or content should not reveal the sources.

Overall Expectations

  • Standards of Scientific Writing
    • Utilize the highest professional standards in scientific writing.
    • Ensure that all information included is traceable to its sources.
    • It is essential to avoid plagiarism.
    • Any evidence of plagiarism will result in a zero allocation for the assignment.
    • Techniques such as summary tables and jot notes can help prevent unintentional plagiarism.
    • Create and share a project document using Google Docs with the instructor.
    • Only the content that is complete by the due date will be graded.
    • A rubric for assessment is available on Brightspace.

The project background serves as a summary of the research conducted to prepare for the experiment on how high-intensity versus low-intensity workouts affect resting heart rate in teenagers. This background will provide an overview of the relevant biological systems, focusing particularly on cardiovascular responses to exercise.\n\n### Main Body of Background\nUnderstanding heart rate dynamics is essential for evaluating physical fitness, particularly in adolescents whose bodies are still developing. The heart rate is regulated by multiple factors, including physical activity levels. It is critical to examine how different intensities of exercise influence the resting heart rate.\n\nDuring high-intensity workouts, like running, the body experiences increased demand for oxygen, leading to physiological adaptations that can result in an elevated resting heart rate post-exercise. Conversely, low-intensity activities such as yoga typically do not elevate heart rate to the same extent, potentially leading to a lower resting heart rate increase compared to high-intensity workouts.\n\nFactors that significantly influence resting heart rate include the age of the individual, fitness level, and type of workout. Adolescents often have varying fitness levels, impacting their cardiovascular efficiency and how quickly their heart rate returns to baseline after exercise. Standard tests used to evaluate this response include monitoring heart rate recovery times post-exercise, which provide valuable insights into cardiovascular health.\n\nAging impacts cardiovascular health, and it has been observed that resting heart rate tends to decrease as individuals engage in regular, intense physical activity over time. This investigation will specifically analyze how immediate effects of exercise intensity on resting heart rate manifest in teenagers, a crucial demographic for understanding fitness and health outcomes. \n\n### Short Transition Paragraph\nThis experiment will test the effect of workout intensity on resting heart rate. Multiple tests, including high-intensity workouts like running and low-intensity workouts such as yoga, will be conducted to assess participants' heart rates before and after exercising. \n

Expectations for Sources\n- Wikipedia and AI-generated content are not acceptable sources for this research. Evaluating sources for credibility and bias is crucial. \n- All citations must adhere to APA guidelines, ensuring that specific facts about cardiovascular responses and the role of exercise intensity are substantiated by reliable literature. The integration of these sources should be seamless, blending into the context without overt references. \n\n### Overall Expectations\nIn this project, the highest professional standards in scientific writing must be employed. All information used must be traceable to credible sources to uphold academic integrity and avoid plagiarism. Evidence of plagiarism will result in severe consequences. Techniques such as summary tables and jot notes may be utilized to help prevent unintentional plagiarism. A project document will be created and shared using Google Docs with the instructor, and only the content that is complete by the due date will be graded. An assessment rubric will be available on Brightspace to guide the evaluation process.