You must earn 7.5 credits from participation or papers to get the total possible points,
which are worth 15% of your grade.
Although there are a variety of ways to earn the 7.5 credits required, you are only
allowed to earn 4 of the 7.5 credits through online studies. When you view the list
of studies available for sign-up in Sona, online studies say Online Study under the
Experiment Number. When you click on them, they also say Web Study: This is an online
study.
How do I earn research credits?
You may earn your 7.5 credits through a combination of papers and participation
Each in-person or online hour of research you participate in is worth 1 credit
Each paper you write is worth 1 credit
The online Mass Survey is only available at the beginning of the semester (see dates
on your syllabus). This option counts towards the online-study limit.
Signing up for SONA early is worth .5 credits (see deadline on your syllabus). If
earned, this option counts towards the online-study limit.
SONA will keep track of your credits for both participation and papers. Do not expect
to receive credit immediately. Allow up to one week for your credit to appear in the
system.
You should save your consent forms for in-person studies in case you ever need to
prove that you attended an experimental session.
What do I do if I need to cancel a session?
If you are going to miss an experimental session (or the deadline for a paper), you
are encouraged to cancel your appointment so the researchers know not to expect you.
You can cancel your appointment through the SONA system.
Who do I email if I have questions?
If you have questions about SONA in general (resetting passwords, setting up an account,
finding studies) talk to your instructor first. If they can't answer your question,
you can email Zach Hohman at zachary.hohman@ttu.edu.
If you have questions about an online or in person study, you can email the researcher
assigned to your session.
