Writing Skills for Behavior Analysts provides a practical guidebook for students and clinicians. The book focuses on the importance of balancing technical information with compassionate delivery, providing guidance on writing that is meaningful across the scientific and human sides of the field.
Written by a group of clinicians, supervisors, and teaching faculty, the book targets eight key writing skills: writing as a human, writing as a student, writing as a clinician, writing as a leader, writing as a supervisor, writing as faculty, writing as a researcher and, finally, writing with artificial intelligence. By addressing each of these writing skills individually, the book is able to provide clear dos, don'ts, and examples in an easy-to-digest format.
This book will be an essential guide for any student of behavior analysis, as well as clinicians looking to hone their professional writing skills.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
"As behavior analysts, how do you make your research, reports, and presentations most impactful? Learn to write well. Unfortunately, communicating effectively in writing is not something that comes easily for many of us and there is tremendous variability in how these skills are addressed in graduate school, training, and supervision. That is why this manual is an essential-read for behavior analysts wanting to hone their written communication. Whether you are a student, a practitioner, or a faculty member, you will find strategies and important considerations when writing for different audiences. This book is not just a manual; it is a mentor that many of us never had."
David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D, Association for Science in Autism Treatment
"Writing Skills for Behavior Analysts is everything a manual should be. It covers all the important topics, from communicating with humanity to navigating artificial intelligence. It offers understandable guidance for all domains of behavior analysis, from clinical to research to leadership. Above all, it is clear and useful. Thank you for this gem!"
Shahla Alai-Rosales, PhD, BCBA-D, CPBA-A, Professor of Behavior Analysis, University of North Texas
"Dr. Reinecke and colleagues provided a needed resource in their comprehensive and systematic approach to writing for behavior analysts. It is essential to communicate effectively and compassionately while demonstrating professionalism when communicating with consumers, stakeholders, colleagues, and other professionals. This manual fills an important role as the only known comprehensive writing manual for behavior analysts that is suitable for students, practitioners, leaders, supervisors, researchers, and academics. The inclusion of practical checklists, examples and non-examples, self-reflection stations, and engaging practice questions ensures an active learning experience. This book is an indispensable tool and provides a robust framework for writing in every stage of a behavior analyst's career."
Vicki Madaus Knapp, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA (NY), chairperson and associate professor, Daemen University, Department of Behavioral Science
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Verlagsort
Verlagsgruppe
Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
Postgraduate and Professional Practice & Development
Illustrationen
2 s/w Tabellen
2 Tables, black and white
Maße
Höhe: 198 mm
Breite: 129 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-1-032-73287-9 (9781032732879)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Dana Reinecke, PhD, BCBA-D, is a licensed psychologist, licensed behavior analyst, and faculty administrator.
Charissa Knihtila, PhD, BCBA-D, is a consultant and faculty member.
Jacob Papazian, PhD, BCBA-D, is a clinician and faculty member.
Celia Heyman, PhD, BCBA-D, is a clinician and faculty member.
Danielle Bratton, PhD, BCBA-D, is a licensed behavior analyst and faculty member.
1. Writing (and Communicating) as a Human 2. Writing as a Student 3. Writing as a Clinician 4. Writing as a Leader 5. Writing as a Supervisor 6. Writing as a Faculty Member 7. Writing as a Researcher 8. Writing as a Non-Human Appendix A. Words Matter Appendix B. Recommended Responses for "How Would You Respond?"
