System design research paper

Design and conduct a single system evaluation of clinical work with a individual from the student’s field placement.

TITLE PAGE.

The title page of a research report serves two important functions. First, it provides a quick summary of the research, including the title of the article, authors’ names, and affiliation. Second, it provides a means for a blind evaluation. When submitted to a professional journal, a short title is placed on the title page and carried throughout the remainder of the paper. Since the authors’ names and affiliation are only on the title page, removing this page prior to review reduces the chance of bias by the journal reviewers. Once the reviews are complete, the title page is once again attached and the recommendations of the reviewers can be returned to the authors.

ABSTRACT.

The abstract is the second page of the research report. Consider the abstract a short summary of the article. It is typically between 100 and 150 words and includes a summary of the major areas of the paper. Often included in an abstract are the problem or original theory, a one or two sentence explanation of previous research in this area, the characteristics of the present study, the results, and a brief discussion statement. An abstract allows the reader to quickly understand what the article is about and help him or her decide if further reading will be helpful.

INTRODUCTION.

The main body of the paper has four sections, with the introduction being the first. The purpose of the introduction is to introduce the reader to the topic and discuss the background of the issue at hand. For instance, in our article on work experience, the introduction would likely include a statement of the problem, for example: “prior work experience may play an important role in student achievement in college.”

The introduction also includes a literature review, which typically follows the introduction of the topic. All of the research you completed while developing your study goes here. It is important to bring the reader up to date and lead them into why you decided to conduct this study. You may cite research related to motivation and success after college and argue that gaining prior work experience may delay college graduation but also helps to improve the college experience and may ultimately further an individual’s career. You may also review research that argues against your theory. The goal of the introduction is to lead the reader into your study so that he has a solid background of the material and an understanding of your rationale.

METHODS.

The methods section is the second part of the body of the article. Methods refers to the actual procedures used to perform the research. Areas discussed will usually include subject recruitment and assignment to groups, subject attributes, and possibly pretest findings. Any surveys or treatments will also be discussed in this section. The main point of the methods section is to allow others to critique your research and replicate it if desired. The methods section is often the most systematic section in that small details are typically included in order to help others critique, evaluate, and/or replicate the research process.

RESULTS.

Most experimental studies include a statistical analysis of the results, which is the major focus of the results section. Included here are the procedures and statistical analyses performed, the rationale for choosing specific procedures, and ultimately the results. Charts, tables, and graphs are also often included to better explain the treatment effects or the differences and similarities between groups. Ultimately, the end of the results section reports the acceptance or rejection of the null hypothesis. For example, is there a difference between the grades of students with prior work experience and students without prior work experience?

DISCUSSION.

While the first three sections of the body are specific in terms of what is included, the discussion section can be less formal. This section allows the authors to critique the research, discuss how the results are applicable to real life or even how they don’t support the original theory. Discussion refers to the authors opportunity to discuss in a less formal manner the results and implications of the research and is often used to suggest needs for additional research on specific areas related to the current study.

REFERENCES.

Throughout the paper and especially in the introduction section, articles from other authors are cited. The references section includes a list of all articles used in the development of the hypothesis that were cited in the literature review section. You many also see a sections that includes recommended readings, referring to important articles related to the topic that were not cited in the actual paper.

APPENDICES.

Appendices are always included at the end of the paper. Graphs, charts, and tables are also included at the end, in part due to changes that may take place when the paper is formatted for publication. Appendices should include only material that is relevant and assists the reader in understanding the current study. Actual raw data is rarely included in a research paper.

Below is what is required for the paper.

1. Identify the target behavior or goal (i.e., behavior to be changed) (depression)
2. Identify the intervention (CBT).
3. Design a multiple-baseline single system evaluation (across targets, settings or systems).
4. Select a practical and valid outcome measure (provide rationale) that can be repeatedly assessed over time.
5. Implement the design and gather data over a six week time period.
6. Plot a graph of the baseline & intervention outcome phase
7. Below is the rubric for the research paper please keep the rubric in mind.
8. Please see the attachment, the attachment is a sample of what the research should look like.

Last Updated on October 20, 2019