Lab Notes - Research Methods
This is what's happenin' in Lab.
(keep in mind that this list is in a state of constant revision!)

Week 1

• Introduction to class web pages
• APA grammar exercise 1
• Look at prior classes final projects abstracts on the web
• Using telnet to access PsycInfo
• Learning to search using PsycInfo on Melvyl
• Information Scavenger hunt using PsycInfo
• Reminder: Have you gone to the library and gotten your Melvyl/PsycInfo password?

Week 2

• Proverb & PsycInfo Lab Assignment
• Review APA grammar exercise 2
• In-class Project data collection (data for partial papers)
• Theory development (in small groups)
• Review APA style for the Introduction using sample paper (focus on conceptual linkage in the intro)
• Write multiple choice test questions for chp 1 & 2

Week 3

• Review theory for in-class project focusing on experimenter expectations
• Discuss title page, abstract, introduction & reference formats. NOTE that References will now be required for partial paper #1
• Write multiple choice test questions for chps 1,2,6,7
• Finish proverb & PsycLit abstract exercise
• Define topics for final projects, small groups, psycLit searching

Week 4

• CLICK HERE for the "Can you survive the Hogg Challenge?" practice exam!!!
• Discuss results from in-class project
• Write multiple choice test questions

Week 5

• APA write-up #1 (Title page, abstract, introduction) due in the lab you are registered in
• Write multiple choice test questions

Week 6

• APA write-up #2 due in the lab you are registered in
• Write multiple choice test questions

Week 7

• FOCUS on implementing final project!!
• Discuss specifics of final project data collection!
• MAY go over midterm

Week 8

• Go over midterm
• Go over your PP2
• Review your final project plans; some will start analyzing results.
• Write multiple choice test questions for Chapters 10 and 3.

Week 9

• Discuss results from your various in-class project
• 21 Logical Fallacies
• Try earning EXTRA CREDIT for research examples of logical fallacies
• Write multiple choice test questions for Chapters 11 and 4.

Week 10

• Discuss results from your various in-class project

Finals Week

• Final Project paper due on Tuesday, March 24 by 4 p.m. You must turn in all background information you have regarding your project. Failure to do this will result in massive regret on your part.
• Final Exam on Thursday, March 26 (11:30 - 2:30)