Undergraduate Research Assistantship Request
Spring 2012
Professor Name: Dr. Bruce Ellis and Dr. Melissa Barnett
Project Title and Description: Family Factors and Children’s Growth and Development
Project: This is a dynamic collaborative research project which addresses several research
questions spanning the realm of child and adolescent development. Among others, one goal of
the study is to measure important environmental influences on child development and assess
their relation to later developmental outcomes. Another aim is to distinguish the various types of
aid and social support that parents receive and how these interactions influence parenting
practices and child well-being. Other interests that this project touches on include the
development of social competencies and maturational processes.
Description of RA duties:
Students will be matched and trained for jobs based on their strengths and abilities. Duties may
include interviewing participants (children and parents), scheduling interviews, preparing
interview packets, entering and checking participant data, as well as various clerical work
involved in the research process (i.e., making copies, organization, etc.).
# Hours/Week:
Most students enroll in 3 credit hours, the equivalent of 9 hours per week of work, on average,
though schedules may vary.
Start/End Dates:
Spring Semester 2012 (January 11 – May 10, 2012). RAs who are interested in the research and
who show reliability and enthusiasm for the project will have the option of continuing research
in the lab on an ongoing basis, taking on additional research opportunities (e.g., data analyses,
conference presentations).
Schedule:
Schedules can be flexible to suit your needs. Ideally, though, it is best for you to determine a
“set schedule” that you will work on a weekly basis (with the option to change or modify
availability throughout the semester).
Type of course: FSHD 492 (e.g. A, B, C grades); FSHD 299; FSHD 399; FSHD 499
FSHD 492
Student characteristics:
Bilingual (Spanish) students are needed for this project. You should be reliable, prompt,
dedicated, and possess strong communication skills.
How to Apply:
Please send cover letter and resume to Ashley Jordan, [email protected]