Extra Credit Assignment
Worth: 10 points
Assignment Rationale:
As a behavior analyst, you are expected to keep up to date on the latest research and apply it to your clinical work. To do this you must be able to read an article and pull out the important components. As a behavior analyst, you will be expected to assess the quality of the research, determine its applicability to your practice, and communicate effectively with others regarding the study. This assignment is one of the first steps in developing these skills. Additionally, this assignment will help prepare you for writing the introduction and body of your graduate research paper.
Learning Goals:
Summarize information from the study in your own words
Assess the flaws and strengths of the study
Identify and discuss the implications of the study for your future practice as a behavior analyst
Instructions:
Read the following article available on Canvas and use the provided template to write a review. Your audience is fellow behavior analysts who are familiar with principles of behavior but are not specialists in the particular study. Your goal is to tell them about the study and provide your analysis of the work.
Your review should be at least 2 pages double-spaced, size 12 Times New Roman Font. Margins should be 1 inch.
Select an article of interest from one of the following journals:
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
Behavior Analysis and Practice
Journal of Organizational Behavior Management
Behavior and Social Issues
Section description:
Literature Review/Introduction
Paraphrase the main points in the literature review/introduction.
Did the authors make a strong case for the necessity of the study? Why or why not?
What exactly are they looking to add to the scientific literature?
Methods
Summarize methods (IV, DV, general set-up, experimental design, etc).
Describe at least one weakness in the design.
Describe at least one strength.
Results
How did they analyze their data?
What were their results?
Describe a strength and weakness of their analysis.
Discussion
How did they interpret their results?
What do they say the study contributes to the scientific community?
What future directions for research do they suggest?
Reaction
General comments regarding how you felt about the article and any overarching critiques not previously covered.
Application
How will the information in this article inform your work in the future?
Class Connection
How does reading this study help you understand a concept covered in this class?