COORDINATOR:KATELYNN BOURASSA

(KMCCONN4@UWYO.EDU)

Psychology Extra Credit Option

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.

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

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

SONA WEBSITE

SONA

SONA

SONA

STUDY PARTICIPATIONhttp://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 advanceFailure 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

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

STUDY PARTICIPATION: PRETEST SURVEY

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