Explanation of behavior change project template
- 1. Explanation of Behavior Change Project Template
- 2. Cover PageUse abbreviated title (3-5 words) in HeaderPlace full title in 12 point size fontUse Times New Roman
- 3. Abstract Use block format (both edges justified) for textUse a maximum of 250 wordsBriefly describe:Research problemParticipantIntervention methodData resultsAnalysis of resultsConclusions, implications, and recommendations
- 4. Part I - IntroductionOverall writing hints for a good productDocument is double spaced throughoutStrive for sentences of 20-25 word in lengthWrite objectively and do not use “I, me, my”Use the headings providedUse a minimum of 5 scholarly sourcesIn Introduction describe the problem and any new terminology you will introduceProvide a brief discussion of literatureThis should be approximately 1-2 pages in length
- 5. Part II – Review of LiteratureDiscuss your scholarly literature in detail in this chapterBy your choices in literature you may indicate different approaches or results in cited researchFollow APA citation formatConclude this section with your research question
- 6. Part III - MethodThe Method section is typically the first area of a research that receives scrutiny – be thoroughDescribe Participant in detail but be sure to maintain confidentialityIf you use a pseudonym then let the reader know that factDon’t use the name of community or school as this information compromises confidentiality as wellBe sure to operationalize the target behaviorNext describe your Procedure for interventionThis description should be in such detail that it could be replicated in the futureIndicate devices, recording techniques used to gather data
- 7. Part IV - ResultsIn this section report and summarize your dataProvide graphs of baseline, and during intervention conditionsDo not make conclusions in this section – just reportIn APA charts will be titled Tables and pictures or other artifacts will titled Figures
- 8. Part V - DiscussionIn this section you can compare/contrast your results with those of the research you discussed in your Literature ReviewExplain why your research confirmed or denied your research questionWhat suggestions or changes might you implement if you should do this again?Discuss any limitations you encountered that may have altered the outcome
- 9. Part VI - ConclusionsExplain the importance of your Behavior Change ProjectWhy was this topic of significance?
- 10. Part VII - ReferencesAPA format is to be followed hereReferences should be on their own page
- 11. Part VIII – AppendixAny interviews, photos, permanent products, etc. are added here