COORDINATOR: KATELYNN BOURASSA Psychology 1000 Research Requirement
REQUIREMENTS Complete 6 hours of research credit Options: Study Participation Pretest Survey Quizzes 1 Credit = 1 Hour Participation/1 Quiz
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 Online User ID ( 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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OPTION 1: STUDY PARTICIPATION SONA manages details reminders, receipts, etc. You must be 17 years or older to participate Katelynn if under age 17 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 a minimum of 1 hour in advance results in one “strike” “3 strikes and you’re out” No longer able to earn credit through “Study Participation Option”
STUDY PARTICIPATION: PRETEST SURVEY 8:00am Monday, September 14 th to 9:00pm Sunday, September 27 th Pretest is only available for 2 weeks You will receive ONE credit hour for completing the pretest You will NOT be eligible for MOST studies if you do not complete it during the week it is available If you miss the pretest, you may still qualify for a reduced number of studies
OPTION 2: QUIZZES Six quizzes offered Katelynn prior to quiz date to sign up Based on research articles: o Psychology Dept. web page o “Research Participation for Students” link Must read the articles ahead of time Quizzes will not be available after dates listed o May be taken early
QUIZ SCHEDULE Tuesdays at 12:30pm in Biological Sciences 310 DATETIME September 2912:30pm October 1312:30pm October 2712:30pm November 1012:30pm November 2412:30pm December 812:30pm
DEADLINES AND QUESTIONS Last day to participate in research: Friday, December 11 th Participate early! Questions about a specific study should go to the researcher in charge. Contact Katelynn Bourassa with general questions Office hours: Tuesdays from 9:30am-11:30am in BS 102.