Paraphrase all statements: do not use direct quotes from the article. Exception: Operational definition of the dependent variable.You may use a verbatim definition in quotation marks. Include page number in parentheses.
Use phrases instead of complete sentences in each element. Exception: You may use complete sentences in Implications and Potential Limitations.
State specific results’ data for all phases. If your study has several participants, you may report on one only.
Summarize and synthesize the research study in a one page outline. Use 12’ or 10’ font and single-spacing.
List each heading in bold. Use phrases to complete each element listed below.
*APA Reference and PDF file
*Purpose, Participants, Teachers, Setting
Purpose of the study – paraphrase
Participants – demographics (age/grade, gender, race-ethnicity), disability, strengths, problems
Teachers and Setting
*Dependent Variable, Recording Method, Research Design
Dependent Variable – operational definition of what was measured (may be verbatim; include p. number)
Recording Method – name it only; you do not have to describe it
Research Design – name the specific type of single subject design
*Independent Variable and Procedure
(Intervention) – name it and list several steps in implementation
*Results – include specific data for each phase
*Implications and potential limitations for your student/individual
