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How does the report writing alternative work?
Approximately one week after the beginning of the semester, the link below will provide access to the Canvas website for the report writing alternative. On Canvas, you will find the list of approved journal articles, directions for writing the summary, and instructions for how to submit it.
How does research participation work?
You will be using our Psychology Department’s SONA system to sign up for research studies – and to complete the Psychology Department Research Questionnaire at the beginning of the semester. The Research Questionnaire may make you eligible for particular studies, ones which require an Invitation Code.
Policies & Procedures for PSY 101 Research Requirement
All students enrolled in PSY 101 are required to participate in research conducted by members of the Psychology Department – or to write reports on psychological research in psychology. You will be required to earn 6 credits – approximately six hours of participation or report-writing – which can be achieved in any combination of the following:
What do I need to know about the PSY 101 Research Requirement?
All students enrolled in PSY 101 are required to participate in research conducted by members of the Psychology Department – or to write reports on psychological research in psychology, as an alternative to research participation. You will be required to earn 4 credits – approximately four hours of participation or report-writing – which can be achieved in any combination of the following:
WELCOME!
If you’ve landed on this page, you are most likely a student in our PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology course. Psychology is a scientific discipline. The principles of behavior you will be studying are grounded in research findings.