1. Tutorial for Research Participants
Using the SONA System
Tutorial for Research Participants

2. Insert Course Title Here
Dr. Jane Doe
In this course, you will be offered the opportunity to earn X number of extra credit points by participating in psychological research. To do this, you must follow these instructions.

3. Step 1
Go to
Sign in using your ULID and the password you were sent via .
Confused? a system administrator!

4. Step 1 Continued
You can use either of the following method to access the system.
Go to OR #1
Go to psychology.ilstu.edu and click on “Research” in the navigation bar. Then click Student Participants (#1). You will see the headline below (#2), followed by instructions and video tutorials for using the site. #2

5. Step 2 Sign up for studies!
Make sure you double check that they fit in your schedule!

6. Step 3
See what studies you’ve already signed up for

7. Last but not least…. Show up ON TIME for your studies!
If you need to cancel last minute, sign into SONA and cancel your slot.
For more information, watch the tutorial video on the Psychology Department website.