Conduct of the Researcher
You are expected to adhere to APA standards in the conduct of the study. Please consult the APA publication, "Ethical Principles of Psychologists" for more information. Also, please observe the following procedures:
- You must provide ample opportunities for students to complete the study (i.e., sufficient numbers of sign-up times at convenient hours and locations). Class time cannot be used to conduct the research.
- All research must be completed three weeks before the last day of class. The Subject Pool Coordinator will provide specific deadlines each semester.
- Record attendance in your online roster. You will be required to provide it to the Coordinating TA at the end of the study and no later than three weeks prior to the last day of classes.
- When students finish their participation, you should provide each with a written receipt so that they can prove participation, if necessary. Students who choose not to participate, for whatever reason, will be given an alternate assignment, so an accurate record of participation is important. A participation receipt template can be obtained from the SP Coordinator.
- You should provide feedback - oral or written, preferably after each session - so students can have a better understanding of and appreciation for research in educational psychology.
The Office of Research Support and Compliance has a list of Responsibilities of Principle Investigators which should also be followed.
