Proposed Schedule
PSYC 500 & NSCI 500, Fall 2008
Monday evenings, 7:30 - 9:00pm in BiHall 331 (attendance required)
Thesis seminar coordinator: Prof. Barbara Hofer
Office: MBH 275
Office phone: ext. 2534
Office hours: Wednesday, 9:00-11:00, Friday 2:00-3:00 pm
e-mail: bhofer@middlebury.edu
9/15 |
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Introductions and Overview of Process
Reviewing the Literature: Reading a research paper, preparing a literature review, hourglass shape of lit review, taking notes to avoid plagiarism |
9/29 |
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Library Tools and Literature Searching (PsycINFO, Medline, SSCI)
Using bibliographic software (RefWorks and Endnote) MEET IN MBH 117 |
10/6 |
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Writing a Literature Review
Preparing to write, writing tips, citations |
10/20 |
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Ethics and Research
Ethical considerations in psychological research
Seeking institutional approval for your research: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
Informed consent, debriefing
Using the Psychology Subject Pool |
11/3 |
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Brainstorming Research Designs
5 minute presentations by each person |
11/17 |
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Review of winter and spring requirements; troubleshooting |
12/1 |
5:00 PM |
Thesis Proposal due to advisor and committee members |
We will continue to meet biweekly throughout the year and you will receive a second syllabus in January.
Two recommended books that you may find of use this year (and beyond):
Cone, J., & Foster, S. L. (2006). Dissertations and theses from start to finish: Psychology and related fields. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Kirkpatrick, L. A., & Feeney, B. C. (2008). A simple guide to SPSS for Version 16.0. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.