Literature review: Summarize the existing literature related to your research topic including both the EAB and applied literature citing specific gaps and how the specified theory can inform interventions that fill them.
Summarize the existing literature related to your research topic. Provide an overview of relevant theories, concepts, and empirical findings.
Identify the gaps or limitations in the existing literature that your research aims to address.
Justify the need for your proposed research by highlighting how it will fill those gaps or address the limitations identified.
Discuss how the identified theory informs the intervention(s) discussed in the literature.
Introduction to the Research Study.
Research Problem: Clearly state the research problem or question that your study aims to address.
Significance: Explain the significance of your research, including the potential contributions to theory, practice, or policy in behavior analysis.
Literature Review Summary and Research Proposal Framework
Research Topic: (Replace with your specific research topic)
Summary of Existing Literature:
Gaps and Limitations:
Justification for Proposed Research:
Theory Informing Interventions:
Introduction to Research Study:
Significance of Research:
Note: This is a framework to help you structure your literature review and research proposal. Replace the bracketed information with details specific to your research topic.
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