1. All writing assignments will
   1. be completed using a word processing program , with a DOUBLE-SPACED format imposed. Those few papers submitted on paper will be Stapled; no paper clips or "cool" covers (please). Regradless of the program used the files submitted must be either "doc", "docx", or "rtf" files. If you cannot save the file in one of these formats, I may not be able to read it and you will not receive a grade.
   2. be submitted on-line, with feedback provided on-line. Each file submitted will have the proper File Name and e-mail Subject Line. File names should be the assignment name (e.g., ruler) and your RunnerMail address (e.g., jchapman2), such that the example here would be "ruler jchapman2.doc" or "ruler jchapman2.docx" (the latter is Office '07). The Subject line for the e-mail will be provided, though in the above case we would have "P300B Ruler".
   3. include Xeroxed copies or PDFs of the referenced journal articles (use a large envelope for paper copies and a zip file for PDFs).
   4. be individual work even though group efforts may be used to collect data.
   5. be in APA STYLE (except as noted).
2. All assignments are due on the date indicated at 5:20 PM--submitted on-line, unless otherwise noted. DATES and TIMES are FIRM! Late work will be subjected to a 10% deduction in points, per day late (starting 1 minute past the due time). The Final Project Paper will be due Tuesday June 9, 2009 at 5:00 PM, not 5:01 PM! If there is a problem, see me BEFORE THE DUE DATE NOT AFTER !
3. PLAGIARISM, CHEATING, or FABRICATION OF DATA will automatically result in an "F" for the course. (See Academic Acculturation).

*This information is repeated from the syllabus.

Ruler: due Wednesday April 22 @ 5:20 PM

METHODS . Describe the procedure YOU used to complete the Ruler task. The detail should be of a nature that would allow the instructors to replicate your experiment. The Subject line for your write up should be "P300B Ruler", with the attached document called "yname? Ruler.doc" NOTE: Although you will not have sections as in APA Style, the document is expected to be double-spaced, spell-checked, and composed using standard English.

Tapping: due Wednesday April 15 @ 5:20 PM

METHODS. Describe the procedure that the class used to perform the tapping experiment. The detail should be of a nature that would allow the instructors to replicate your experiment. That is, (a) you should use the information from the SPSS analysis to note, characteristics of the participants, (b) you should provide sufficient detail of the equipment, which would allow someone to reconstruct your stimuli, and (c) you should provide sufficient detail about the processes the participant completed or was exposed to that would allow the reader to replicate your work. The Subject line for your write up should be "P300B Tapping", with the attached document called "yname? Tapping.doc"NOTE: Although this was a group effort the wording in the description is expected to be yours.

Ideas: due Wednesday April 22 @ 5:20 PM

This assignment is to be done based on the work last quarter in Psyc 300A and should express the general plan to used for a project. This should not be a methods section, but there should be enough detail to allow the instructor to make a decision as to the nature of the study, its practicality (i.e., the probability of its completion) and whether the study is ethically permissible. The Subject line for your write up should be "P300B Ideas", with the attached document called "yname? Ideas.doc"NOTE: This Writing assignment does not require APA style, except in the general use of basic APA formatting, and should be 1 to 2 paragraphs in length.

Stroop: due Monday April 27 @ 5:20 PM

METHODS & RESULTS. Describe the procedure, the analysis of the data and the results of that data analysis. Again, the detail should be of a nature that would allow the instructors to replicate both the experiment and the results. The Subject line for your write up should be "P300B Stroop", with the attached document called "yname? Stroop.doc"

Non-Manipulative Study: due Wednesday May 27 @ 5:20 PM

METHODS & RESULTS, with GRAPHS This is a write-up, that involves the data collection related to the Observations made and the follow-up survey contstructed, with the appropirate analysis . Describe the procedure, the analysis of the data and the results of that data analysis. Finally, make using graphs in the results section to descibe the data. Again, the detail should be of a nature that would allow the instructors to replicate both the experiment and the results. The Subject line for your write up should be "P300B Corr", with the attached document called "yname? Corr.doc"

Proposal Paper: due Tuesday June 9 @ 5:00 PM.

This paper should be a complete proposal, with an Introduction and Method sections, (b) a Results section that includes a description of the proposed statistical analysis and prediction as to the magnitide of the effects, and (c) a Discussion section that explains the proposed results which would lead to scientific conclusions, the relationship of these proposed finding to past research and the implications for future research. Remember, a COMPLETED research paper is expected ON TIME, ON_LINE, and ACCORDING TO APA STYLE. The paper will have at least EIGHT references (and Xeroxed/PDF copies of the same). The Subject line for your write up should be "P300B Proposal", with the attached document called "yname? Proposal.doc"

Extra Credit:

In addition to the above, Extra Credit will occasionally be made available on the homepage or via e-mail. This will often involve the reading of an entire text of an article taken from a biweekly paper "The Scientist" and commenting on the article. Another possible Extra Credit Assignment will involve the commenting on previous posts from members of the class. These opportunities will be noted on the homepage or via e-mail when they become available. You should also note that Extra Credit is magical points that remain in the ether until the grades have been assigned. They are then added to the point total after deciding on the grade distribution, possibly moving your grade to the next level.

Walter W. Stiern Library Psychology Homepage

Walter W. Stiern Library Psychology Homepage is a direct link to a list of Psychology relevant materials created by the Library (David Kowsakowski) for use by students at CSUB. It is listed here as a convenient direct link for you. If you like, add it to your own bookmark list.