Psychology 1000 Research Requirement Coordinator: Andrea Slosser (aslosser@uwyo.edu)

1 Credit = 1 Hour Participation/1 Quiz REQUIREMENTS Complete 6 hours of research credit Options: Study Participation Pretest Survey Quizzes 1 Credit = 1 Hour Participation/1 Quiz

WHY RESEARCH? Not 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 In SONA: Smartphone App 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

SONA WEBSITE http://www. uwyo The link to SONA as well as the articles for the quizzes are available on this webpage

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SONA Some of the studies will ask them to participate in person and some will be online. It'll say what type of study it is when they click on a study's name. The ones you do in person tend to be more interesting but the ones online are really convenient because you can do them from any computer at any time.

OPTION 1: STUDY PARTICIPATION SONA manages details E-mail reminders, receipts, etc. You must be 17 years or older to participate Email Alejandra if under age 17 Some will require you to be 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 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 11th to 9:00pm Sunday, September 24th 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 weeks it is available If you miss the pretest, you may still qualify for a reduced number of studies

OPTION 2: QUIZZES Must read the articles ahead of time Six quizzes offered Email Andrea prior to quiz date to sign up Based on research articles: Psychology Dept. web page Undergraduate- “Research Participation for Students” link http://www.uwyo.edu/psychology/undergraduate/student-opportunities.html Must read the articles ahead of time Quizzes will not be available after dates listed May be taken early—email me

QUIZ SCHEDULE Thursdays at 12:10 pm in Biological Sciences 310 DATE September 28 October 12 October 26 November 2 November 16 November 30 Email me prior to quiz date to sign up; cannot be rescheduled late (can be rescheduled early)

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.