Homework: Applied Behavior Analysis Review Paper
For this homework, we would like you to explore the latest trends in the ABA research.
As a student of Psychology and Behavior Analysis, you are expected to conduct a thorough literature review of either the above-mentioned area/s; or you are free to soar as long as your focus is Behavioral principles/analysis. For example, you can study a new and upcoming behavioral analysis technique, or you can choose to highlight the latest therapy trends for a specific disorder (e.g., autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder etc.), or you can review the use of behavioral techniques in the classroom. Also remember that the manuscript must follow APA guidelines for formatting, and include all the appropriate sections of a typical review paper mentioned below.
Here are the steps you need to complete for this homework:
• Select any topic of ABA that interests/intrigues you, and conduct a thorough literature review.
• Search for interesting topics/keywords (use UAB library link to access Psych Info or Google Scholar. Select minimum of 6 papers for this homework.
• Identify a title for your manuscript; write an abstract, and the body of your paper. Make sure you cite sources when you are referring to a previous finding or study. Finally, include all the references cited in the paper.
• You must cite at least 6 peer-reviewed research articles within your review. Only one paper can be a review article or meta-analysis (if relevant to your paper).
• Write and submit your paper. Include:
A. Title Page
B. Abstract (120- 150 words)
C. Introduction- (250 words)
a. Clearly identifies a topic of interest that ties back to behavioral principles
b. Makes an argument for the importance/relevance of the topic
c. Stating the specific objectives of your study
D. Body and Conclusions - (750 words)
E. Body
a. Identifies at least 6 relevant papers
b. Discusses the importance of each paper selected to the larger topic
c. Identifies emerging themes/consensus from the literature
d. Identifies gaps, inconsistencies and criticisms of the current literature
e. Well-synthesized and integrated
F. Conclusions- Address the significance and implications of your study.
G. References
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.