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Overview

A literature review. Now that you have found resources related to different specializations in behavior-analytic practice, the next step is to look further into how they relate to each other and shed light on your research topic. Not only will you be writing literature reviews in some of your future courses at Capella, these skills will also help you in your future career. For example, as a BCBA, you might need to develop a treatment plan that is suited to a particular situation. You will need to turn to the literature to understand what is known and what is not about that situation. Using critical-thinking skills, you can find themes and determine what course of action your treatment plan should take. Behavior analysts also rely on the literature to determine evidence-based practices when assessing, setting goals, and developing support plans for clients.

Introduction

State your research topic and explain how it relates to your specialization and professional interests.

Synthesis of Literature Into a Cohesive Review

Identify at least two key themes, or foci of inquiry, that are relevant to your research topic in each article. These themes may be based on:

Related behaviors of interest.
Related treatment protocols.
Related treatment settings.
Related or differing conclusions.
Other factors or ideas the studies have in common.
Other points of contrast between the studies.
Use concise formulations of these themes as headings for the next sections of the paper. In these sections, compare and contrast your resources' positions relative to each theme, then synthesize your own position relative to the theme. Support your conclusions by citing your references.

Conclusion

Restate the conclusions you came to regarding the themes you explored with your research. Support your conclusions by citing your references.