APA Research Paper Guide: Fight or Flight

Brittany·

Physiology

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Grade Level12th Grade

SubjectPhysiology

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Design a template to walk my 12th-grade students through writing an apa research paper. We are reading the book Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. I want students to identify 3 types of situations where people experience fight or flight reactions. I want them to utilize research to explain what the fight or flight reaction is, draw conclusions, and compare those situations to what Lioue experiences in the novel. They must use at least 3 peer-reviewed sources, have in text apa citations, and a works

This research project aims to analyze the fight or flight responses in various situations and compare them to Louis Zamperini's experiences as depicted in the book "Unbroken". Students will write a formal APA research paper, ensuring a minimum of 800 words and the use of at least three peer-reviewed sources. The project encourages students to explore the physiological aspects of survival, particularly how the body's acute stress response influences behavior in life-threatening situations. The requirements include a structured approach for drafting the paper, sourcing relevant academic materials, and a thorough examination of both clinical data and literary narrative, ultimately fostering an understanding of the biological underpinnings of survival.