Controversial procedure is escape extinction
In this section, fully describe the evidence-based controversial procedure identified in the announcement using information from at least one reputable source (if using more than one, at least one must be a research article from a peer reviewed journal). Describe what it might look like to implement the controversial treatment. How is the behavior originally maintained? What happens once the procedure is implemented? It can help by giving examples of how this procedure could be implemented. Include within the body of each paragraph an in-text citation for the source you obtained the information regarding the specific procedure (e.g. (Author, Date)). This section is worth 20% of your grade.
Pros to Controversial Treatment
In this section, discuss (in your own words) 3-4 pros of the identified evidence-based controversial treatment, provide significant context around these pros (i.e., explain why each pro supports the use of the controversial treatment), and cite information from a reputable source. Direct quotes should not be used so you can convey your understanding in your own words. This section is worth 10% of your grade.
Cons to Controversial Treatment
In this section, discuss (in your own words) 3-4 cons of the identified evidence-based controversial treatment, provide significant context around these cons (i.e., explain why each con opposes the use of the controversial treatment), and cite information from a reputable source. Direct quotes should not be used, as you can convey your understanding in your own words. This section is worth 10% of your grade.
Evaluation of Ethics
In this section, evaluate the evidence-based controversial treatment using at least four of the BACB ethics codes and justify your opinion on the topic. Provide the specific code numbers and titles of the codes you discuss. Do not copy/paste the code description; instead, explain them in your own words to avoid plagiarism and demonstrate academic scholarly work. Discuss how each code relates to the treatment and analyze both how a behavior analyst could potentially violate the code and how they could act in alignment with it. For example: “A behavior analyst might violate Ethics Code X.XX if they were to recommend the use of [treatment] because…. On the other hand, they could demonstrate alignment with the ethics code if they were to….” Cite and reference the . Finally, for a distinguished score, make sure to summarize whether you would recommend the treatment based on the pros, cons, and ethics codes to justify your opinion. This section is worth 40% of your grade. BACB Ethics Codes for Behavior Analysts. Finally, for a distinguished score, make sure to summarize whether you would recommend the treatment based on the pros, cons, and ethics codes to justify your opinion. This section is worth 40% of your grade.
Conclusion
In academic writing, the conclusion is intended to help the reader understand why your research/discussion points should matter to them after they have finished reading the paper. A conclusion is not merely a summary of your points or a re-statement of your research problem/discussion but a synthesis of key points.