My mentor text is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTgkSO1lm6o&t=1s
Wendy Suzuki is a professor of neuroscience. She discusses the benefits of exercise on the brain. In the introduction, she tells the audience that the hippocampus fascinates her. She also talks about her own research and the difference she wants to make. She explains that exercise releases neurochemicals like dopamine, serotonin, noradrenaline, and endorphins, which improves mood and focus. Suzuki cites scientific studies about the benefits of exercise on the brain, such as the concept of brain plasticity. This is a scientific term that explains the brain’s ability to change and adapt throughout life. Her personal experiences help to make the text more persuasive and informative. She shares a personal story of how she felt unfocused before starting to exercise regularly, and how she noticed improvements in her memory and mood after incorporating physical activity into her routine. This personal story illustrates the benefits of exercise in a relatable way. Although the video is over 6 minutes long, it uses animations and diagrams to illustrate the structure and function of the brain. These help to clarify concepts and make them more readable to a general audience. The message is to encourage viewers to start exercising in their daily lives. It emphasizes the importance of starting small and finding activities, such as walking or cleaning, as it can improve mood, focus, and memory. Her video leaves the viewer feeling motivated and inspired. In my project, I could use a clear introduction: I will start my introduction in an order to explain the main points first. Then I will explain complex concepts in simple, easy-to-understand language with Visual Aids.
