RESEARCH METHODS
PSY 3213
 
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 3:00 PM - 4:50 PM

  TEXTBOOK: Cozby, P.C. (2012). Methods in behavioral research (11th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill
             Once at website click on link for student edition on textbook supplementary materials including practice questions for exams, flashcards, and useful online resources. Make sure to check out the Additional Links for each chapter.

COURSE SYLLABUS FALL 2012
     Clicking on this link will take you to a copy of the course syllabus for Cognitive Psychology (EXP 4680).

CLASS SCHEDULE AND IMPORTANT DATES
     Clicking on this link will provide you with a list of assigned readings by week and examination dates.

PAPERS & LAB ASSIGNMENTS
   Clicking on this link will provide you with information and handouts for papers, article presentations, and lab assignments.

RESEARCH PARTICIPATION       
         I will accept up to 10 extra-credit points from the Psychology Department's sponsored research studies taking place on the USF S-M campus (note – there is no guarantee that any studies will take place during the fall 2012).  Research participation opportunities may be announced in class, posted in BlackBoard, or on a USF SM website.

  Student Research Symposium USF SM - This event is held on the USF SM campus each fall and you can earn extra-credit in this course for attending this event. Students are encouraged to submit their research, visual arts, and performing arts projects  mentored by USF SM faculty.

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REFERENCE CITES

These sites are filled with information relevant to anyone interested in Psychology
  APA PsycNET - Psychology-based Search Engine
  Psychweb by Russ Dewey - This Web site contains a lot of psychology-related information for students and teachers of psychology.
  PsycPort - Large database of psychological information, including daily updates from major news sources in psychology.
  National Institute of Mental Health - Includes information on causes, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders.  If you click on "Hot Science" you can view PET scans of brain activity in mentally disordered patients both before and after treatment.  Also includes information on grants and a telephone directory.
Psych Central - Contains mailing lists, news groups, a live mental health chat-line with Dr. Grohol, mental health related web sites, and suicide help line.
The Scientist - "an international news magazine published in print and on the Web. It reports on and analyzes the issues and events that impact the world of life scientists. The Scientist provides a unifying forum for discussion of the topics -news, research, profession and technology - that drive scientific progress."
Amoeba Web - This site has all kinds of Psychology associated links.

WRITING PSYCHOLOGICAL PAPERS
  APA Writing Style: The APA Style web site provides information about the 6th edition of the APA Publication Manual, tutorials, frequently asked questions, a blog, ...
  Corrections to the first printing of APA Style Guide 6th Edition - APA document outlining the corrections to the first printing of the 6th edition of the APA Publication Manual
  APA Style Video Tutorial - Twenty-one minute tutorial on the basics of APA style that was produced by APA.
  APA Style Videos & Examples - Lots of videos and examples of APA references. This site is maintained by Nova Southeastern University.
  APA Reference Style Guide - Developed and maintained by Prof. Mike Strahan, North Michigan University
  Reporting Statistic in APA style - Quick guide on how to report statistics in APA style.

Please direct questions about this site to Christine Ruva ruva@usf.edu