Department of Psychology ∙ California State University, San Bernardino ∙ Fall 2021
Research Methods in Psychology (PSYC 3311)
Section (26) – LAB (ONLINE)
Course/Instructor Information
Instructor: Kevin Rosales
Email: kevin.rosales@csusb.edu
Office hours: MW 8am – 9am via Zoom
Class Days/Time: M/W 9:00 AM-10:15 AM live via Zoom
Turnitin Section Name: TBD Turnitin ID: TBD Turnitin password: TBD
ZOOM LECTURE LINK: https://cgu.zoom.us/j/81250014065
COVID-19: During this unprecedented event in history, we have been challenged to think carefully about how best to nurture learning and well-being within the CSUSB community. If you anticipate or experience barriers (including mental health, chronic or temporary medical conditions), please let me know immediately so that we can discuss options privately. My goal is to make sure that you have the resources available to you to best facilitate your learning throughout this course.
Course Objectives
This laboratory class provides the opportunity to experience the responsibilities involved in planning, conducting, and analyzing a psychological experiment. In addition, students will learn how to write a manuscript for publication of a psychological experiment. The purpose is to provide the fundamental skills needed to conduct and evaluate psychological research and to gain an understanding of the Scientific Method through hands-on experience.
Learning Objectives
The learning objectives for this course include the following:
Developing information literacy while engaging in scholarly research within psychology.
In other words, we will work together to help you identify what information is needed, understand how the information is organized, identify the best sources of information for a given need, locate those sources, evaluate the sources critically, share that information, integrate the document and use sources properly to support your ideas in a paper.
Proficiency in the use of the American Psychological Association writing style.
This includes, but it not limited to learning to use the American Psychological Association citation/reference style appropriately.
Demonstrate basic problem-solving skills and show competence in applied analytical skills.
The ability to evaluate research practices within the ethical framework established by American Psychological Association (2010).
Required Texts/Readings
BLACKBOARD: To access Blackboard, go to http://blackboard.csusb.edu/. Your username and password are the same username and password you use to log on to the MyCoyote website. If you have problems logging on or need any other assistance, please contact the resources on the login page.
Course Grade
There will not be a separate grade for the Lab portion of Research Methods in Psychology.
NOTE: In order to pass the course, you must earn at least 60% of the total lecture section points AND at least 60% of the total lab section points. Failing to do so, REGARDLESS of the total number of points you earn in either section (Lecture or Lab), will result in a failing final grade for the course.
Grading Breakdown Assignment Points
Attendance 30 points
Plagiarism Contract 2 points
Library Tutorials 6 points
Individual Appointments 2 points
Library Assignment 20 points
APA Quiz 50 points
Paper 1 – Draft 20 points
Paper 1 150 points
Paper 2 – Draft 20 points
Paper 2 200 points
Total lab points 500 points
Course Requirements
ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION: Regular attendance and participation are critical to your success in this course. Missing even one session can greatly hinder your ability to understand the material and perform well.
Attendance will be taken each lab meeting via Blackboard and several activities occur throughout the semester which leads to a total of 30 attendance points.
Attendance points cannot be made up
LIBRARY ASSIGNMENT: The purpose of this assignment is to help you become familiar with some of the research tools in the library and help you to distinguish between and find different types of articles.
The pre-class homework assignment is due before class on the due date
The library workshop will be completed online (link on Blackboard)
The library lab report is completed after the workshop and is due before class on the due date
I will provide you with the access code for the lab report after the workshop has been completed.
APA QUIZ: The APA Style & Plagiarism quiz will be based on the APA Manual and material we cover during the first several weeks of the course. The quiz will be administered via Blackboard.
The quiz is timed for 50 minutes.
The APA quiz can only be made up if you have a verifiable emergency.
EXPERIMENTS: Two separate experiments will be conducted as class projects. Each experiment will culminate in an individual research paper, written and submitted by each student. These papers must be written in APA style and will make up the majority of your grade for the lab section of PSYC 3311.
You are required to participate fully in the data collection process. Not attending the lectures describing the instructions for the experiment will result in a 5% deduction from the corresponding research paper. The penalty for not participating in an experiment (i.e., failure to submit data) is a 10% deduction from the corresponding research paper. Students who miss the data collection process lecture and also fail to participate (i.e., provide data) will receive a 15% deduction to the corresponding research paper.
RESEARCH PAPERS: Experimental papers must be written in APA style. They will be typed according to the current APA manual (7th ed.). Papers will be graded by APA section, for both content and APA style.
Grading will be based on the following criteria:
• Procedure– The assignment meets the specific guidelines discussed in class.
• Evidence– You must support your statements and arguments.
• Organization– Your paper should have the proper structure and formatting.
• Mechanics– Correct word usage, spelling, punctuation, grammar and syntax. (I will not rewrite your paper for you; this course is not an English composition class!)
If you need help with the basic mechanics of writing a paper, tutors at the writing center will be happy to help you.
Drafts: Drafts are required. I will review your drafts even if not complete, but they must be typed, double-spaced, and in APA format. I will only accept electronic copies submitted to Blackboard and they must be turned in by the draft deadlines in the Lab Schedule. I will only review one draft for each paper. I do not review sections of papers via email. ALL DRAFTS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WORD DOC FORMAT TO RECEIVE FEEDBACK (NOT PDF!)
Just because you earn full points on your rough draft DOES NOT mean you will get an ‘A’ on your final paper. Your draft score is just an indicator of understanding of concepts, completeness of sections, and general writing quality for the rough draft. More stringent criteria are used for assessing points for the final paper.
Late drafts will not receive points, but will still receive feedback
Final Papers: You will be required to submit your paper to turnitin.com. Papers can only be uploaded one time, so do not submit your paper until it is complete.
Late penalties will apply if your submission is not completed by the due date/time.
To submit the Final Version of your paper, you will need to go to turnitin.com and upload your paper using the information below
Section Name = TBD
Class ID = TBD
Enrollment Key = TBD
A document explaining Turn-It-In has been posted in Blackboard. Please review it carefully.
You are required to provide a copy of the first page of each journal article that you used for the paper (the ones provided for you are not required, only those you found on your own).
Late Assignments: PAPERS ARE DUE ON TURN-IT-IN BY CLASS TIME (9 am) ON THE DUE DATE.
Penalties will be applied to the final grade of the late paper.
This includes weekends, holidays and days the class does not meet.
If you anticipate not having internet access on the day an assignment is due, you may:
Turn the assignment in early
Make arrangements with me before the due date
Do not send me your paper via email unless arrangements have been made in advance.
Exceptions may be granted due to an unavoidable and documented circumstances, per University policy.
Late penalties are presented below
Other Information
EMAIL: It is very important to check your email/Blackboard for updates/course announcements. It is your responsibility to make sure that your campus e-mail and/or the email associated with your Blackboard account is active and has the desired setting that you want. YOU are responsible for any announcements, assignments, and changes to course content or schedule made by the instructor through e-mail. Make sure you check your campus e-mail (and Blackboard announcements) on a daily basis.
PLAGIARISM: Plagiarism is a very serious issue. Plagiarism refers to presenting another’s words or ideas as if they were your own. This includes the work of other students. Plagiarism of any kind is strictly forbidden and will be prosecuted in accordance with University regulations. Plagiarism results in an “F” for the entire course. Plagiarism, even unintentional, is unacceptable. We will review how to properly cite another writer’s words or ideas so that you can avoid plagiarism.
Sharing papers: All written material must be completed individually. Papers are not a team or group project.
Blackboard: It is unacceptable to copy and paste from any materials on Blackboard or from lecture handouts. Doing so is considered plagiarism and may result in an “F” in the class.
Please see me before turning in a paper if you have questions about plagiarism.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Cheating is a terrible but unfortunate reality in the classroom. This course is designed so that anyone who wants to learn the material can learn it. So please, do not cheat! However, if you are caught cheating, you will be automatically dropped from the course and given an F. You will also be held fully accountable under the University’s Academic Dishonesty policy, which can include expulsion from the University. Remember, plagiarism is cheating, too!
Please refer to the “Academic Regulations and Procedures” in the CSUSB Bulletin of Courses for the university’s policy on cheating.
SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS: There are many resources available to you as a student. I mention a few here but encourage you to browse the University website for additional resources and contact information.
Tutoring at the Learning Center, Writing Center, Health Services, Psychological Counseling, Financial Aid
SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: If you are in need of accommodations for a disability in order to participate in this class, please let me know ASAP. You must also contact Services to Students with Disabilities at UH-183 (909) 537-5238; email: ssd@csusb.edu
CSUSB STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. In our commitment to diversity, we welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. Our commitment to work toward an environment that values diversity requires that we create, promote, and maintain activities and programs which further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values, which discourage intolerance and discrimination.
LAB SCHEDULE:
*Note: the instructor reserves the right to alter this course schedule at any time. You will be notified immediately of any and all changes*
Week Class Session Date Lecture Topics Items Due Items Returned
Week 1 1 8/23 Intro to the Course & Syllabus Lecture
Blackboard Tour
Discuss APA Style & Plagiarism Handouts
2 8/25 Plagiarism Lecture
Turnitin Tour
APA Style Citations Lecture Plagiarism Contract
**Complete questionnaire on blackboard Week 2 3 8/30 APA Lecture: Parts of a Manuscript Overview Library Tutorial 1 4 9/1 APA Style Lecture Library Tutorial 2 Week 3 5 9/6 Labor Day – No Lecture Exp. 1 Data 6 9/8 Exp. 1: Method and Title Page Lecture
Library Tutorial 3
Week 4 7 9/13 Overview of Exp. 1 Articles
How to Use Articles
Receive Password for Library Lab Report Library Workshop: Pre-Class Assignment 8 9/15 Exp. 1: Introduction Lecture & Outline Exp. 1: Methods Draft Week 5 9 9/20 Exp. 1: Hypothesis & Design Lecture Library Workshop: Lab Report 10 9/22 Exp. 1: Results Lecture Exp. 1: Introduction Draft Methods Draft
Week 6 11 9/27 Exp. 1: Discussion Lecture 12 9/29 Exp. 1: Figure/Appendix/Abstract Lecture Exp. 1: Results Draft Introduction Draft
Library Workshop Assignments
Week 7 13 10/4 APA Ethics Lecture
Results Draft
14 10/6 Experiment 2 Instructions Exp 1: Abstract Draft
Exp 1: Discussion Draft Week 8 15 10/11 Review grading criteria for Paper 1 Discussion & Abstract Drafts
16 10/13 Individual Appointments Week 9 17 10/18 Individual Appointments 18 10/20 Exp. 2: Method lecture Paper 1 due Friday 10/22 by 6 PM
Qualtrics data due by 6 PM Week 10 19 10/25 Writing activities 20 10/27 Prep for APA Quiz
Exp 2: Intro lecture Exp. 2: Methods Draft Week 11 21 11/1 Exp 2: Results lecture Methods Draft
22 11/3 APA Quiz
Exp 2: Table/Figure Exp. 2: Introduction Draft Paper 1 Returned on Friday 11/5
Week 12 23 11/8 Exp. 2: Discussion Lecture Exp. 2: Results Draft 24 11/10 Exp 2: Abstract lecture Introduction Draft
Week 13 25 11/15 Review APA Quiz Results
Exp. 2: Abstract Lecture Exp. 2: Discussion Draft
Results Draft
26 11/17 Writing activities Exp. 2: Abstract Due Week 14 27 11/22 Review Discussion drafts Discussion draft
28 11/24 Review Grading Criteria Paper 2 Abstract draft
Week 15 29 11/29 Individual appointments 30 12/1 Individual appointments Paper 2 Due Friday December 3rd by 6 PM NOTE: Since we are all online this semester, you will not need to sign and return this to me. Instead, you will complete an online questionnaire. See blackboard to complete.
Plagiarism Contract
Plagiarism is the use and presentation of another person’s words or ideas as if they were your own. This includes any handouts distributed to the class, a published author, or a fellow student. For example, borrowing a classmate’s paper to help you understand the topic and then retyping your classmate’s Abstract, Methods & References and turning it in as your own work. In this example, both students (the source & the one who copied) would be guilty of plagiarism, even if the student who loaned you the paper had no knowledge of your plagiarism. Plagiarism is not permitted in this class and the consequences for plagiarism will be swift and harsh!
1. An F for the entire course of PSYC 3311 (Lab & Lecture)
Your professor will actively seek the strongest disciplinary action possible by the Department of Psychology & the University.
______________________________________Date _____________
Print Name
_______________________________________
Signature
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(Fold and tear apart. Keep one copy and turn in the other copy.)
Plagiarism Contract
Plagiarism is the use and presentation of another person’s words or ideas as if they were your own. This includes any handouts distributed to the class, a published author, or a fellow student. For example, borrowing a classmate’s paper to help you understand the topic and then retyping your classmate’s Abstract, Methods & References and turning it in as your own work. In this example, both students (the source & the one who copied) would be guilty of plagiarism even if the student who loaned you the paper had no knowledge of your plagiarism. Plagiarism is not permitted in this class and the consequences for plagiarism will be swift and harsh!
An F for the entire course of PSYC 3311 (Lab & Lecture)
Your professor will actively seek the strongest disciplinary action possible by the Department of Psychology & the University.
____________________________________________Date _____________
Print Name
___________________________________________
SignaturIS THIS YOUR FIRST-TIME IN 311? This is only for returning 311 students. If this is your first time in the class, this does not apply to you, and no action is needed.
HAVE YOU TAKEN THIS COURSE BEFORE? Since we are all online this semester, I would like you to send me an email and type your answers to the questions below directly into the message.
Re-Taking Psychology 3311
We like to ensure that the students who need help get the help that they need! For that reason, we’d like to know if this is your second, third, or even fourth time enrolling in Psychology 3311.
The following information will be kept confidential and is being collected to help ensure your success in PSYC-3311. We understand that this is a difficult course and that passing this course is required for psychology majors. If you find that you are in need of additional help, please feel free to visit me in my office hours. If you are not available during my office hours, please contact me so that we can set up an appointment.
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(Fold, tear apart, and turn in the bottom portion. Thank you)
If you are currently re-taking Psyc-3311, please provide the following information:
1) This is my time taking PSYC-311 (i.e. second, third)
2a) I first enrolled in PSYC-311 during the ________ Quarter of ___________ (year)
Professor’s Name Dr.___________________Lab Instructor’s Name _______________________
Paper 1 was about _________________________________________________________________
Paper 2 was about _________________________________________________________________
2b) I was also enrolled in PSYC-311 during the ________ Quarter of ___________ (year)
Professor’s Name Dr.___________________Lab Instructor’s Name ______________________
Paper 1 was about ________________________________________________________________
Paper 2 was about _________________________________________________________________
3) I had a hard time with/I could use help with ________________________________________________
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