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<a NAME="subjects"></a><font face="Verdana"><font color="#000099"><font size=+1>Subjects:</font></font></font></h1>

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<dl><font face="Verdana"><font size=-1>Subjects are usually volunteers
from Psychology classes.&nbsp; To recruit subjects go to see the instructor
at least several days before the scheduled class.&nbsp; Some instructors
might want you to come at the beginning of class, some at the end.&nbsp;
You will want to prepare a description of your experiment for the class.
The students will want to know the general topic, how long it will take,
and if possible, what they have to do.&nbsp; This is a bit difficult, because
you don't want to tell them the exact conditions, but you still want to
make it interesting.</font></font>
<p><font face="Verdana"><font size=-1>Create a form for potential subjects
to sign up for specific times.&nbsp; Ask them for e-mail and/or telephone
numbers so that you can notify them of any change and confirm their appointments.</font></font>
<p><font face="Verdana"><font size=-1>It's a good idea to provide a card
or reminder note where they can write in the time they chose.&nbsp; Include
your phone and/or e-mail so they can give you a call if they can't come.&nbsp;
If you are going to be using my office for your experiment, you might want
to put that number on the reminder as well -- since you'll be there and
not at home at the crucial times.</font></font>
<p><font face="Verdana"><font size=-1>Don't ask to conduct an experiment
during class time.&nbsp; If you have a questionnaire, distribute it at
the end of class as the students are leaving.</font></font>
<p><font face="Verdana"><font size=-1>Leave enough time in your schedule
to tell the students what you are doing and what you hope to discover after
they have finished the experiment.&nbsp; If students are curious about
the results, you might offer to send them your abstract by e-mail.</font></font></dl>
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<a NAME="rooms"></a><font face="Verdana"><font color="#000099"><font size=+1>Rooms:</font></font></font></h1>

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<blockquote><font face="Verdana"><font size=-1>Almost any room on campus
is available for your use.&nbsp; The scheduling office is located in the
Student Center, near the Student Life Office.&nbsp; If you want to use
a classroom in the Learning Center you may have to do your testing at unusual
times -- late in the afternoon and evening.&nbsp; The Learning Center is
desirable since it has so many similar rooms and the students are comfortable
in the environment -- well accustomed to it anyway.</font></font>
<p><font face="Verdana"><font size=-1>The seminar room in the Psychology
Building can be signed out with Margo Lister in the front office.&nbsp;
There is often a calendar on the door of the seminar room so you can see
what times are available.</font></font>
<p><font face="Verdana"><font size=-1>My office is available not only for
studies using the Biolab and Cognitive programs, but for other studies.&nbsp;
Take a look at the door of my office to see what times are open.</font></font>
<p><font face="Verdana"><font size=-1>The Student Projects Room in the
Computer Center may be scheduled by placing a calendar on the door with
the times you will be using it.&nbsp; You can create a calendar form in
WordPerfect by going to File/New/Calendar.&nbsp; Other students who want
to use the Projects Room can then use your calendar to add their times.</font></font>
<p><font face="Verdana"><font size=-1>Although dorm rooms can be used,
it is not advisable.&nbsp; There are too many extraneous variables due
to noise, unfamiliarity, and distractions.&nbsp; Studies would be expected
to have increased variance.</font></font>
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<a NAME="points"></a><font face="Verdana"><font color="#000099"><font size=+1>Points:</font></font></font></h1>

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<blockquote><font face="Verdana"><font size=-1>A point system has been
set up by various instructors in Psychology.&nbsp; Points are earned toward
extra-credit on tests or participation.&nbsp; It varies with instructor.&nbsp;
Point slips are available from Margo Lister in the main office.&nbsp; Sign
the slips and indicate the number of hours or partial hours before you
give them to the subject.&nbsp; The subject is responsible for turning
them in to their instructor.</font></font></blockquote>
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<a NAME="equipment"></a><font face="Verdana"><font color="#000099"><font size=+1>Equipment:</font></font></font></h1>

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you have decided on a topic for your experiment and have an idea of what
equipment you want to use, come see me.&nbsp; My lab assistant and I will
try to give you all of the assistance you will need to run a smooth study.&nbsp;
Some equipment will require some basic instruction.&nbsp; The lab assistant
is trained on all of the equipment and if you have a complex study, may
even help you during the experiment.</font></font>
<p><font face="Verdana"><font size=-1>Personal instruction is available
for the SuperLab, the Biolab, and VisionLab.&nbsp; If the hours posted
on my door are not suitable for your schedule, we'll work something else
out.</font></font>
<p><font face="Verdana"><font size=-1>Mobile equipment can be checked out
for limited periods.&nbsp; Sometimes several people want to use the same
equipment and you might make arrangements to share during the same period.&nbsp;
When you come to see me about equipment, I'll show you where it is kept,
then when you want to pick it up you will be able to sign it out even if
I'm not around.&nbsp; Margo or one of the lab assistants will be happy
to help.</font></font>
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<a NAME="library"></a><font face="Verdana"><font color="#000099"><font size=+1>Library:</font></font></font></h1>

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<blockquote><font face="Verdana"><font size=-1>One of the first things
that you should do is begin a search on your topic in <a href="http://libraries.maine.edu/marindexesdb/featured.asp"><strong>Psychological Abstracts
and PsycInfo</strong></a> in Mariner.&nbsp; If you are interested in physiological measures, you
should include Medline in your search.&nbsp; ERIC is good for topics related
to applied settings in education.<p>We have already taken a look at the
thesaurus, so you know that key words aren't always obvious.&nbsp; Play
around with all sorts of descriptors until you find one or two articles
of interest.&nbsp; Then use the key words on those articles to find other
reseach in the same area.&nbsp; Read several introductions to get an idea
of the scope of the field.&nbsp; Remember that the articles you want to
discuss need not be just like your study.&nbsp; Even animal research might
shed some interesting comparisons.<p>Once you have explored, if you are
still coming up empty-handed - remember that I have a thesaurus in my office
and we can do a search of the literature together.<p>If you have chosen a field where
there has been a great deal of research or the field is popular, there may be books
available.&nbsp;  Your second search should begin with <a href="http://www.umf.maine.edu/~library/index.html"><strong>Ursus at Mantor Library</strong></a>.  Books and
journal articles within the system are usually delivered to campus within a few days.&nbsp;  The system gets overloaded at the end of the semester and takes longer just when you are in a hurry.&nbsp;  Be smart.&nbsp; 
You should set yourself a deadline of November 1st or March 1st to make your requests.&nbsp;
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<a NAME="media"></a><font face="Verdana"><font color="#000099"><font size=+1>Media:</font></font></font></h1>

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<blockquote><font face="Verdana"><font size=-1>Both the Media Center and
Computer Center have resources which you might find useful to create stimulus
materials or testing materials.&nbsp; There are too many functions to list
them all, so I'll just list some of the things that students have used
in the past.</font></font>
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<font face="Verdana"><font size=-1>Video tape production and editing -
Media Center</font></font></li>

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<font face="Verdana"><font size=-1>Slide production for tachistoscopic
presentation of word or picture items - Media Center</font></font></li>

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<font face="Verdana"><font size=-1>Sound production - Media Center and
Computer Center</font></font></li>

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<font face="Verdana"><font size=-1>Graphic design and digital photography
- Media Center and Computer Center</font></font></li>

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<font face="Verdana"><font size=-1>Color printing, normal and large scale
- Media Center and Computer Center</font></font></li>

<li>
<font face="Verdana"><font size=-1>Color copying - Media Center</font></font></li>

<li>
<font face="Verdana"><font size=-1>Overhead production - Media Center and
Computer Center</font></font></li>
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<p><br><font face="Verdana"><font size=-1>The Media Center staff will give
you advice about your stimulus materials, if you ask.&nbsp; They know a
lot about size/distance ratios, legibility and clarity.&nbsp; They may
even have suggestions for a better procedure or graphic process.</font></font>
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<a NAME="data"></a><font face="Verdana"><font color="#000099"><font size=+1>Data
Analysis:</font></font></font></h1>

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<blockquote><font face="Verdana"><font size=-1>We have used SYSTAT in class
and conducted numerous analyses; however, there are hundreds of different
statistical procedures available.&nbsp; Read the literature in the area
of topic to find out what analyses have been performed in the past.&nbsp;
Most of you will be able to use the statistical procedures discussed in
class, some of you may need to use something unusual.&nbsp; I have tons
of books just chock full of stats.</font></font>
<p><font face="Verdana"><font size=-1>I even have a computer program which
will help you decide which statistic to use.&nbsp; It's available in my
office.</font></font>
<p><font face="Verdana"><font size=-1>Most of you will want to graph some
of your results.&nbsp; If you want to print the graphs in color, there
are color printers in the Art Lab at the Computer Center and one in my
office for your use.</font></font>
<p><font face="Verdana"><font size=-1>In an Appendix at the end of your
paper, include the print-out from SYSTAT and copies of any instruments
which you developed for the study.</font></font>
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<a NAME="internet"></a><font face="Verdana"><font color="#000099"><font size=+1>Internet:</font></font></font></h1>

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<blockquote><font face="Verdana"><font size=-1>While you are sitting at
the computer, it is tempting to go into Alta Vista to look for references.&nbsp;
Although the Internet contains lots of information, a huge number of chat
sites, and very timely material about current events, it is not a major
research resource.&nbsp; People seldom put complete research articles on
the Web due to copyright laws.</font></font>
<p><font face="Verdana"><font size=-1>There are some excellent sites which
introduce topics, issues, and ideas.&nbsp; There are quite a few which
present undergraduate research.&nbsp; These are a good place to start with
your search, but then you should look for the references from which their
material was drawn.&nbsp; Articles in journals are edited and reviewed;
for the most part, material on the Internet is not.&nbsp; That said, here
is a list of some interesting sites in psychology.</font></font>
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<p><br><font face="Verdana"><font color="#666666"><font size=-2>&copy;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mshea@maine.edu">Marilyn
Shea</a>, November 1999</font></font></font><br><font face="Verdana"><font color="#666666"><font size=-2>Brianne picture
by Josh Keezer, mouseover graphics by Josh Glavine</font></font></font><br><font face="Verdana"><font color="#666666"><font size=-2>Department of Psychology, University of Maine at Farmington</font></font></font>
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