Project Description

Research Project Instructions

Title: Impact of Chronic Stress on Adrenal Gland Function, Cortisol Secretion, and Overall Health

🔹 Submission Deadline

✅ The completed paper must be submitted within 24 hours after hire.

1. Paper Length and Format

• Length: 1–2 full pages (excluding the title and reference pages)

• File Format: Submit as a Word (.doc/.docx) or PDF

• Font: Times New Roman (12 pt), Calibri (11 pt), or Arial (11 pt)

• Spacing: Double-spaced throughout

• Margins: 1 inch on all sides

• Paragraph Indentation: First line indented 0.5 inches

• Page Numbers: Top right corner of each page

2. Paper Structure

✅ A. Title Page

Include the following (centered and double-spaced):

• Paper Title: Impact of Chronic Stress on Adrenal Gland Function, Cortisol Secretion, and Overall Health (bold)

• Your Full Name

• Institution Name

• Course Title and Number

• Instructor's Name

• Submission Date

✅ B. Main Body (1–2 Pages)

Include the following sections:

• Introduction:

  • Briefly define chronic stress

  • Introduce the adrenal gland and cortisol

  • Explain why this topic is important to human health

• Body:

  • Describe how the adrenal glands respond to stress

  • Explain how chronic stress affects cortisol levels

  • Discuss the short-term and long-term health effects (e.g., immune dysfunction, weight gain, fatigue, cardiovascular risks)

• Conclusion:

  • Summarize the key points

  • Emphasize the importance of understanding and managing stress for health

Use APA-style Level 1 or Level 2 headings if needed for clarity.

✅ C. References Page

• Start on a new page titled References (bold, centered)

• List all sources cited in APA 7th edition format

• Use a hanging indent (0.5 inches)

3. Citation Guidelines (APA Style)

• Paraphrase: (Author, Year)

• Quote: (Author, Year, p. #)

• For 3 or more authors: (Smith et al., 2022)

4. Minimum Research Requirements

• Use at least 4 credible academic or scientific sources

• Examples include peer-reviewed journals, textbooks, academic websites (.edu/.gov), or medical/psychological associations

✅ Final Checklist

• APA-formatted title page

• 1–2 pages of double-spaced content

• In-text citations in APA format

• References page with at least 4 scholarly sources

• Proper grammar, structure, and formatting

• Work submitted within 24 hours of hire