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SED 589: Seminar: Research & Practice in Positive Behavior Supports: Research Strategies

Builds on knowledge of SED 587 with advanced research concepts.

Search Terms

Keep track of the varied search-terms you might use:

  • positive behavior interventions and support
  • behavior control methods
  • classroom behavior management
  • positive behavior support
     

Search Using the Library Website

Critically Evaluate

Quality Questions:

  1. Is the author an expert in their field? Who sponsored the article?
  2. Is it current? What is the pub. date?
  3. Is it peer reviewed? 

Content Questions:

  1. What is the research question?
  2. What is the primary methodology used?
  3. How was the data gathered?
  4. How is the data presented?
  5. What are the main conclusions?
  6. Are these conclusions reasonable?
  7. What theories are used to support the researcher's conclusions?

Take notes on the articles as you read them and identify any themes or concepts that may apply to your research question.

This sample template (below) may also be useful for critically reading and organizing your articles.