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loyola
university new orleans
psyc a499
independent studies
dr. kim ernst
Answers
to Frequently Asked Questions
What
is Psychology A499?
In brief, PSYC A499 provides opportunities for students
interested in developing research skills and experience by
actively engaging in research with me. As such, PSYC A499 can also broaden students' understanding of specific
psychological concepts and topics.
I welcome highly
motivated students to work with me on both experimental and
survey research projects. Psychology A499 has allowed
students to coauthor papers with me for presentation at regional
and national conferences. Students have also traveled with
me to present our findings at these meetings. Funding for
student travel has been generously supported by the Student
Government Association and the Richard Frank Grants.
What
are the course prerequisites?
Ideally, students should have completed Psychology A301
(Introduction to Research) with a final letter grade of B or
better. It is beneficial if students have also completed
Psychology A303 (Statistics and Methods).
How
much time will I be expected to devote to research?
A weekly time commitment from students is expected. The
number of hours expected is determined by the number of credit
hours enrolled. Typically, a student enrolls for 3 credit
hours. The credit hour to time commitment ratio is 1:3; 3
credit hours translate into a 9-hour commitment pert week.
This course can be repeated, and a two-semester commitment is
preferred.
What
kinds of activities will I be doing?
Students can expect to be involved in any or several aspects
of the research process. That is, you may be responsible
for conducting library research and literature reviews,
recruiting research participants, running experiments, data
coding and management, and preparing conference presentation
materials.
How
can I get more information?
Students should contact me about the possibility of enrolling
in PSYC A499 the semester before they are interested in
taking it. Students can also complete an application
before meeting with me. My office is 430 Monroe Hall, or
you may contact me by phone (504.865.3560) or e-mail kernst@loyno.edu.
Note.
Several
sections of PSYC A499 are available; each have different
objectives.
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