Psychology Extra Credit Option Coordinator: Andrea Slosser (aslosser@uwyo.edu)

RESEARCH PARTICIPATION Research participation can add extra credit toward your final grade in this class. Extra credit offered for 1 research hour One 1-hour session Two 30-minute sessions 1 SONA System credit = ? (check your syllabus)

WHY RESEARCH? Not typical extra-credit busy work Actual studies that are published and contribute to the field Brings in funding to UW which helps lower tuition fees

SONA ACCOUNT Create a personal account Smartphone App In SONA: Online http://uwyo.sona-systems.com User ID (email confirmation) Smartphone App Search for “SONA Systems” Available for iOS and Android operating systems In SONA: Search for studies Register for studies Cancel appointments Check credits earned

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STUDY PARTICIPATION http://uwyo.sona-systems.com SONA manages details E-mail reminders, receipts, etc. Must be 17 years or older Email coordinator if under age 17 Some surveys are only open to those 18+ If you sign up for a study, you must show up or cancel your spot! Please cancel through SONA at least 24 hours in advance Failure to cancel at least one hour in advance results in a strike “3 strikes and you’re out” No longer able to earn credit through SONA

DEADLINES AND QUESTIONS Last day to participate in research: Monday, December 11th Participate early! Questions about a specific study should go to the researcher in charge. Contact Andrea Slosser with general questions Email: aslosser@uwyo.edu Office hours: Tuesdays 9-10 am & Thursdays 12-1 pm in BS 115.