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The Importance of Research—A Student Perspective

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As students, we will focus on the importance of an objective ranking system, research, and mentorship to an applicant. We will address points raised in the (Behavior Analysis In Practice 8(1):7–15, 2015) article as well as debate the usefulness of proposed standards of objective ranking.

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  1. Department of Psychology, Auburn University, Magnolia Street and Duncan Drive and West Thatch Ave, Auburn, AL, 36849, USA

    Rachel Arena, Sheridan Chambers, Angelyn Rhames & Katherine Donahoe

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Arena, R., Chambers, S., Rhames, A. et al. The Importance of Research—A Student Perspective. Behav Analysis Practice 8, 152–153 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-015-0084-x

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