1. COORDINATOR: KATELYNN BOURASSA (KMCCONN4@UWYO.EDU) Psychology Extra Credit Option

2. RESEARCH PARTICIPATION  Options:  Pretest survey  Study participation  1 Hour = 1 SONA System credit  Example: Pretest = 1hr = 1 SONA System credit  1 SONA System credit = ? (check your syllabus ) Research participation can add extra credit toward your final grade in this class.

3. 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

4. SONA ACCOUNT Create a personal account  Online  http://uwyo.sona-systems.com 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

5. http://www.uwyo.edu/psychology/research-participation-for-students/ SONA WEBSITE

6. SONA

9. STUDY PARTICIPATION http://uwyo.sona-systems.com 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 If you sign up for a study, you must show up or cancel your spot! Please cancel through SONA 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

10. 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 STUDY PARTICIPATION: PRETEST SURVEY

11. 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  Email: kmcconn4@uwyo.edukmcconn4@uwyo.edu  Office hours: Tuesdays from 9:30am-11:30am in BS 102.