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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
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 WEBSITEhttp://www.uwyo.edu/psychology/research-participation-for-
students/
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OPTION 1: STUDY PARTICIPATION
SONA manages details E-mail reminders, receipts, etc.
You must be 17 years or older to participate Email 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 advanceFailure 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 14th to9:00pm Sunday, September 27th
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
Email Katelynn prior to quiz date to sign up
Based on research articles:
o Psychology Dept. web page
o “Research Participation for Students” link
http://www.uwyo.edu/psychology/research-participation-for-students/
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
DATE TIME
September 29 12:30pm
October 13 12:30pm
October 27 12:30pm
November 10 12:30pm
November 24 12:30pm
December 8 12:30pm
DEADLINES AND QUESTIONS
Last day to participate in research:
Friday, December 11th
Participate early!
Questions about a specific study should go to the researcher in charge.
Contact Katelynn Bourassa with general questions Email: [email protected]
Office hours: Tuesdays from 9:30am-11:30am in BS 102.
