The Planning and Personal Statement Assignment:

Step 1 – Behavior analysts use scientific research and evidence-based treatment approaches to make a significant difference in lives of individuals and communities both locally and globally. It is an important and meaningful role! To provide motivation for your professional journey as a behavior analyst, identify and read 3 more experimental and behavior analytic journal articles that address the improvement of human health, education, or quality of through behavior analysis. The articles should interest and inspire you to think about replicating, modifying, or extending the study for your own applied project or thesis as a way of improving lives.

Step 2 – Describe your hopes to apply behavior analysis to current problems of health, education, or quality of life for members of your community. Cite the three articles you found and explain how they have motivated you. How could you expand on the studies to make a difference in the mental and physical health of others?

Step 3 – List out an action plan! Review the thesis/project presentation handout and the advice above. Create a plan with measurable action steps and due date timelines that will help you learn about various topics, narrow the options, and complete a bibliography before your first thesis or project class. Be specific! List possible resources youve learned about in the course. Consider who might be able to help you, based on the faculty and professional resources youve discovered in class maybe you need writing tutoring to prepare, or want to meet with your advisor to talk over ideas Think carefully about the various ways you can set yourself up for success.

Step 4 – Write a statement of personal responsibility showing your commitment to follow your plan, develop a research topic, and make a difference in your community.

The personal statement should be 2 pages in length, double-spaced and with 1-inch margins, using Times New Roman 12-point font, and adhere to APA format writing standards. Ensure your plan is well written, APA formatted