Topic
The effects of resistance training on muscle protein synthesis and hypertrophy in healthy young adults aged 18-25
Question
How does resistance training affect muscle protein synthesis and the resulting muscle hypertrophy in healthy individuals aged 18-25, and what specific training variables (frequency, intensity, duration) are most effective in promoting these changes?
II. Literature Review:
1. Conduct a thorough search for peer-reviewed articles published within the last 10 years (2013-2023) related to your research topic.
2. Critically analyze and synthesize the findings from at least 10 peer-reviewed articles, highlighting the current state of knowledge and any gaps or inconsistencies in the existing research.
3. Organize your literature review logically and coherently, using appropriate subheadings and transitions.
III. Purpose and Significance:
1. Based on your literature review, clearly state the purpose and significance of your proposed research study.
2. Explain how your research will address the identified gaps or limitations in the existing literature.
IV. Proposed Methods:
1. Provide a brief overview of the proposed research methods you would use to address your research question.
2. Describe the research design, participants or sample, data collection procedures, and data analysis techniques you envision using.
V. Formatting and Requirements:
1. The research paper should be a minimum of 5 pages and a maximum of 10 pages, excluding the title page and references.
2. Follow the APA (American Psychological Association) style guidelines for formatting, in-text citations, and references.
3. Include a title page, introduction, literature review, purpose and significance, proposed methods, and references sections.
4. Use Times New Roman, 12-point font, and double-spacing throughout the paper.
VII. Evaluation Criteria
Your research paper will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
1. Adherence to the specified guidelines and requirements
2. Clarity and coherence of the research question and purpose
3. Comprehensiveness and critical analysis of the literature review
4. Logical flow and organization of the paper
5. Proper use of APA style for formatting and citations
6. Quality of writing, including grammar, spelling, and overall clarity of expression
Overall, do not make the paper sound too professional, but make it at a senior college reading level.