*Please see attached format for this paper*
For this project, students will 1) choose a problem they have suffered from and would like to improve (e.g., burnout, low self-esteem, shoulder pain, trouble sleeping; Do not choose a significant problem that needs professional help); 2) choose a behavioral intervention (not pharmacological intervention) that is supported by research. The intervention is something you will carry out yourself during this semester, so choose an intervention that is feasible and easy to implement (e.g., drinking water, stretching, journaling, walking); 3) Before beginning the intervention, gather baseline data. Once the intervention starts, continue collecting data throughout the Intervention Phase. The baseline data will be compared with the intervention phase data to assess any progress made; 5) write a paper including a chart and a graph.
You need to have at least TWO weeks for data collection and intervention:
FOUR days for a baseline: Prior to intervention, you will collect baseline data daily over 4 days to detect the level of the problem before intervention.
TEN days for an intervention: On day 5, you begin your intervention and continue until day 14. During the intervention phase (10 days), you also collect data daily to check progress in the problem.
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14
Baseline Intervention Phase
• 5 ½ ~ 6 pages (including progress chart and graph) PLUS cover page and reference pages.
• Typed, Follow APA, Double Space, Font Style: Times New Roman
• If you use AI to find and understand an article, cite both in text and include both references in the reference page. This citation rule applies only to this class. For example:
In text:
McCarty and Faulkner’s (2020) article that assessed the effects of journaling on anxiety found that journaling did have a significant beneficial effect on reducing anxiety symptoms (OpenAI, 2024).
In reference:
McCarty, L. A., & Faulkner, M. S. (2020). Integrating writing and mathematics: Journaling
to increase learning and enjoyment while reducing anxiety. Teaching Mathematics and
Its Applications, 39(3), 145–159. https://doi.org/10.1093/teamat/hrz010
OpenAI. (2024). ChatGPT (Aug 14 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat
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For this Assignment:
Problem – Lack of Self Efficacy
The Intervention – Making/Having a Daily Planner
* I have not done the baseline/intervention scale but would be okay with you doing this, if you can please.
The scale should be like this – “No success – 0 tasks completed”; “Slight Success – 1 task completed”; “Little Success = 2 tasks completed”; “Moderate Success = 3 tasks completed”; “Increased Successs = 4 tasks completed”; “Great Success = 5 tasks completed”.
4 Journal Articles to Use
– The art of planning ahead: When do we prepare for the future and when is it effective (Journal of Eperimental Psychology: Human Learning and Memory.
– Succeeding with Adult ADHD: Daily strategies to help you achieve your goals and manage your life (American Psychological Association, 2023)
-Conquering procrastination: How to stay motivated and become more productive (M and M Limitless, Online Inc) 2021
– Strategies and tips for time management productivity: Habits for organizing yourslef and ending procrastination (Bohdan Obruch) 2022