A research paper Lovaas, O. I. (1987). Behavioral treatment and normal educational and intellectual functioning in young autistic children. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 55(1), 3-9.
The following sections must be included a labeled:
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Background
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Methods
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Treatment Conditions
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Results
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Strengths and weaknesses
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Summary
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Implications
Be sure to address the following in your critique:
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Why was this an important area to study?
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What question did the researchers purport to answer with this study?
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Detailed comparison of control and treatment groups
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How did the outcomes across groups differ?
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Include your opinion of the study and response to how it has shaped treatment today
Notes:
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Direct quotes cannot account for more than 20 words total throughout the paper
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APA formatting must be used
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Times New Roman font size 12 double-spaced
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Writing must be in your own words
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Professional writing style