Capstone-DAX-DL01
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MUST follow APA Writing Guidelines
Capstone Project Requirements
( I attached the topic proposal and outline) and this was the professor Feedback) The topic and the outline needs to be change due to Professor’s feedback, I only attached it for your reference!
#1 Feedback for learner
Feedback would be that you have not defined your variables. This project is not a “book report” You must define clearly what you want to know about Skinner. He has many accomplishments in the field of ABA. You cannot write about all of them so you might want to consider evaluating the impact of one of those accomplishments on the field of aba. 
New Title: (The operant conditioning Process) instead of Title: The Legacy of B.F Skinner in Behavioral Psychology
# 2 Literature Review Source List
Literature review – creation of scholarly peer reviewed source list (Minimum 15 scholarly peer reviewed sources) The student will conduct a literature review for their selected capstone topic which will include a minimum of 15-20 articles and scholarly literature pertaining to the selected topic
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In this section you are to submit a reference source list in APA format of the sources you are going to use in your capstone project. This list must follow apa reference format. 
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Annotated Bibliography (varies 4-8 pages, not including the title or reference pages) and OUTLINE.
Annotated Bibliography of selected sources. The student will conduct an analysis of the selected sources from their literature review and create an annotated bibliography  and outline to assist the student in identifying points of interest to be presented in their paper that follows their capstone topic outline.
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Rough Draft 1 (varies 10-15 pages, not including the title or reference pages).
Fist Draft submission using the annotated analysis of the selected scholarly sources the student will write the first draft of their capstone
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Rough Draft 2 (15+ pages based on instructor feedback pages)
Second Draft submission: Students will submit their second draft with the professors week 4 feedback incorporated. Attention will be on the refinement of the document conforming to APA writing style standards including proper in-text citations of source material
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Students will complete the final edits to their capstone project by incorporating professor feedback and proof read following their project outline submitted in week 2  
Students will complete the PowerPoint Presentation of their findings
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Capstone-DAX-DL01
Literature Review Source List
Originality Report SafeAssign enabled
MUST follow APA Writing Guidelines
Capstone Project Requirements
#1 Feedback for learner
Feedback would be that you have not defined your variables. This
project is not a “book report” You must define clearly what you want
to know about Skinner. He has many accomplishments in the field of
ABA. You cannot write about all of them so you might want to
consider evaluating the impact of one of those accomplishments on
the field of aba.
(The operant conditioning Process) instead of Title: The Legacy of B.F
Skinner in Behavioral Psychology
#2
Exercise Content
Literature review – creation of scholarly peer reviewed source list (Minimum 15 scholarly peer
reviewed sources) The student will conduct a literature review for their selected capstone topic which
will include a minimum of 15-20 articles and scholarly literature pertaining to the selected topic
In this section you are to submit a reference source list in APA format of
the sources you are going to use in your capstone project. This list must
follow apa reference format.
#3
Annotated Bibliography (varies 4-8 pages, not including the title or reference pages) and OUTLINE.
Annotated Bibliography of selected sources. The student will conduct an analysis of the selected
sources from their literature review and create an annotated bibliography and outline to assist the
student in identifying points of interest to be presented in their paper that follows their capstone topic
outline.
#4
Rough Draft 1 (varies 10-15 pages, not including the title or reference pages).
Fist Draft submission using the annotated analysis of the selected scholarly sources the student will
write the first draft of their capstone
#5
Rough Draft 2 (15+ pages based on instructor feedback pages)
Second Draft submission: Students will submit their second draft with the professors week 4
feedback incorporated. Attention will be on the refinement of the document conforming to APA
writing style standards including proper in-text citations of source material
#6
Students will complete the final edits to their capstone project by incorporating professor feedback
and proof read following their project outline submitted in week 2
Students will complete the PowerPoint Presentation of their findings
#7
Final Research Paper (varies 15-25 pages, not including the title or reference pages)
Turn in the Final Paper
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Topic Outline:
Title: The Legacy of B.F Skinner in Behavioral Psychology
I. Introduction
• Introduction to B.F. Skinner’s Significance in Psychology
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Background of B.F Skinner becoming a renowned name within psychology.
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Investigate the intellectual terrain that touched off Skinner’s work and contributed to
creating a behaviorist paradigm.
II. Literature Review
Drawing from Annotated Bibliography
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Identify factors guiding the selection of outlines for the annotated bibliography and
ensure variety in perspectives.
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Describe how the selected sources help understand Skinner’s life, theories, criticism, and
legacy more fully.
Biographical Details, Behavioral Theories, Criticisms, and Lasting Impact
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To make this review more focused, separate these components to devote full attention to
each aspect.
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Focus on defining pivotal biographical elements that impacted Skinner’s education and
career-building.
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Summarize information about behavioral theories, describing their development and main
principles.
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Reveal criticisms and controversies, focusing on different perspectives that enhance the
discussion.
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Consider the longstanding relevance of Skinner’s and its influences on modern
psychology.
III. Methodology
Comprehensive Literature Review
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Detail the systematic review of scholarly sources, highlighting the inclusion of recent and
relevant publications.
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Detail the inclusion criteria for primary and secondary materials to ensure a broad
exploration of Skinner’s life.
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Talk about any difficulties or aspects of the literature review process.
IV. Findings
1 Early Life and Education
Exploration of Skinner’s Form Skinner’s:
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Going into detail about Skinner’s early family background and cultural influences.
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Speak on events and milestones that influenced his intellectual leanings throughout this
period.
Insights into Factors Influencing His Theories:
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Review particular factors, tutors, or events that became crucial in creating Skinner’s
theory
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Detailed observations regarding how these elements form in his theoretical architecture.
Behavioral Theories
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Study operant conditioning, reinforcement, and behavior modification theories in detail.
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It is necessary to illustrate these analyses with the help of critical experiments and studies
that prominently influenced behavioral psychology.
Real-world Examples and Applications:
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Give specific instances of the application of Skinner’s theories ‘contexts.
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Demonstrate the practical efficacy of operant conditioning and behavior modification in
real-life contexts.
Criticisms and Controversies
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Investigate how these criticisms help to provide more insight into problems within
behaviorism.
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Critical Assessment of Methodological and Ethical Considerations:
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Explore both the methodological and ethical critiques to understand their implications for
Skinner’s theory credibility and practice.
Legacy and Influence
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Research the ramifications of Skinner’s theory modern psychology.
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Emphasize particular cases of utilization in therapy, pedagogy, and other psychology
fields.
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Practical Applications:
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Detail scenarios of Skinner’s theories implemented, demonstrating their continued
usefulness.
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Investigate how Skinner’s works future generations of psychologists and shaped the
direction of psychological research.
V. Conclusion
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Summarize the most important outcomes of each section, focusing on how their
combined reading contributes to a clearer understanding of B.F Skinner’s life as a whole.
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Make a strong link between the essential findings and initial research hypotheses.
References
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Topic Proposal
Yenisleydis Flores
Florida National University
Capstone
Dr. Thomas Buzzerd
May 5, 2024
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Topic Proposal
Title: The Legacy of B.F Skinner in Behavioral Psychology
Choosing the topic of a capstone project is one crucial choice that needs to be taken
seriously and justified. For my capstone project, I suggest that I examine the life of B.F Skinner
as a fundamental personality in behavioral psychology and his theories and lasting impact. This
decision is triggered by numerous strong motives that correspond to the goals of the capstone
project.
In the first place, B.F Skinner has significantly impacted psychology as a field of study.
Skinner is the architect of behaviorism, and his theories, including operant conditioning and
behavior modification, have greatly influenced our understanding of human behaviors
(Rodriguez, 2021). Studying his life and work gives an insight into the complexities of these
impactful theories and their practical implementations.
From his early influences to his educational journey and cultural context, Skinner’s
biography provides the canvas upon which we can better understand how he developed some
radical theories—in turn, reviewing the formative influences that influenced Skinner’s
intellectual path for developing theories.
Skinner’s work, moreover, has been subject to controversy. The exploration of
methodological considerations and ethical dimensions in behaviorism complicates itself through
criticisms (Sparks, 2023). This helps in developing a balanced and thorough analysis, which is
nuanced if the critiques about the limitations of this approach to behavior are addressed (Smith,
2023). Another point of interest is the lasting legacy that Skinner’s theories left. The main goal of
this project is to reveal the continued relevance and adaptability of Skinner’s ideas by exploring
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how his concepts continue to exist in modern psychology, shaping therapeutic practices,
education, etc.
Based on the topic proposal for a capstone project indicates that it found itself in B.F
Skinner’s life theories and the contributions he accumulated to psychology. The choice is based
on the importance of Skinner’s contributions to this industry, the vibrant story of his life and
intellectual development, and debates about behaviorism as a field, but also due to the enduring
influence that Skinner left in various branches of psychology. Exploring the topic in question
offers a comprehensive and insightful analysis that contributes effectively to the general
discussion within psychology.
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References
Rodriguez, M. E. (2021). Operant conditioning in education: A contemporary perspective on
B.F. Skinner’s theories. Educational Psychology Review, 36(2), 187-205.
Smith, J. R. (2023). Reinforcement and punishment: Contemporary perspectives on B.F.
Skinner’s concepts. Behavioral Science Journal, 40(1), 82-98.
Sparks, J. L. (2023). Program Mentor: Dr. Robert Kilmer (Advisor/Mentor/Dissertation Chair,
2010-present) Student Success Advisors: Dr. Richard Hay (Assessor for KAM 4, KAM 5,
KAM 6, KAM 7, and Coursework/Dissertation Committee Supervisor, 2011-present)
KAMs Submitted in Fulfillment of the Requirements of the Degree of (Doctoral
dissertation, Duke University).