Behavior of interest

Question description

As part of the requirements for this course, you will complete a research paper on a behavior of interest to you. In Unit 3, you identified your topic and got your instructor’s approval. You now complete your research and evaluate the methodologies used to define the behavior, the ways in which that behavior is measured in the ABA field, and the treatment methodologies and experimental designs utilized to treat that behavior. Use the assignments you have completed during the course as possible resources for completing your paper. You must synthesize the findings of at least five recent journal articles in your final paper.

Behavior of interest: Aggression

Additional information: You are to look up 5 journal articles related to your topic and follow the template for each article. Each article should have a single-subject design (multiple baseline design, reversal design, changing criterion design, or alternating treatment design)

OTHER ASSIGNMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to current APA style guidelines.
• Resources: A minimum of five scholarly sources.
• Length: 5–10 double-spaced pages, including title page and references..
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.
• Turnitin: You are required to use Turnitin before submitting the completed assignment to your instructor. Submit your work to Turnitin as a draft, review the results, and make any needed changes. When you are ready, submit your assignment using the Turnitin link for the assessment and to the assignment area for grading.

[Title of paper – relate to topic, not assignment]

[Your Name]

Capella University

Introduction

[1-2 paragraphs explaining the topic of the paper, and why it is of interest]

 

Literature Review

[Summarize the key findings of at least 5 articles from the recent literature.  In your summaries, evaluate the methodologies used to define the behavior, the ways in which the behavior is measured, and the treatment methodologies used to address the behavior.  Comment on the experimental design of each paper, and address the key questions about internal, external, and social validity.]

[Hints and tips:  do not provide excessive detail about the articles you are summarizing.  Give general descriptions, not specific numbers.  DO NOT directly quote from the article unless absolutely necessary.  Instead, paraphrase and summarize.  Be sure to credit your sources for everything.  DO NOT refer to articles by title, but instead by authors’ last names.]

[Remember to break different thoughts and points up into separate paragraphs.  A paragraph is usually 2-10 sentences long.  This section should be at least 5-10 paragraphs long.]

 

Conclusions

[Here’s where you can give your opinion.  What does your literature review tell you about this topic?  What do you think are the appropriate directions for research in this area?  What else did you learn about the topic?]

 

 

References

[Reinecke, D. & Newman, B.  (2011).  A made up article.  Imaginary Journal, 24, 1-10.]

[Reinecke, D., Newman, B., & Newman, D. M.  (2011).  Another made up article.  Another Imaginary Journal, 35, 1-20.]