The ability to efficiently locate, access, and evaluate academic literature is a foundational professional competency for behavior analysts, yet it is one that many practitioners find challenging to maintain after completing their graduate training. The gap between what behavior analysts know about the importance of staying connected with the scholarly literature and their actual behavior in doing so represents a significant concern for a field that defines itself by its commitment to evidence-based practice.
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Join Free →This interactive tutorial is designed to help you efficiently locate relevant academic literature. It provides a brief overview of why staying connected with scholarly research is essential for behavior analysts and evidence-based practice. You'll learn how academic literature is structured online, explore various sources for accessing full-text articles, and discover cost-effective ways to obtain research papers. This self-paced tutorial includes a mix of lecture content and hands-on practice exercises to enhance your search skills. Behavior analysis is an evidence-based practice that relies on integrating client context, professional expertise, and the best available research. However, many practitioners face challenges in efficiently searching for and accessing academic literature. Common barriers include a lack of formal training in research retrieval, difficulty locating full-text versions of articles, and the overwhelming task of sorting through search results. Many Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) report they are not proficient in searching online databases and are unaware of free resources that provide access to full-text scholarly literature. Additionally, these resources often require searching individually, making the process even more time-consuming. This tutorial offers a guided approach to evidence-based behavior analysis, emphasizing the importance of staying informed through academic research. You'll learn: Through interactive exercises, you'll gain hands-on experience navigating various academic resources and interfaces, ensuring you leave with practical skills to improve your research efficiency.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB | 2.5 | Ethics |
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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.