PY100 Research Participation FAQ

General Questions

• How do I earn the extra credit?

You are required to complete 6 credits of research. If you complete 6 credits of research without incurring an absent mark, you may earn extra credit for completing up to an additional 4 credits of research. If you fail to attend a research session, you will be unable to sign up for the additional 4 credits of research.

• If I missed a 2-credit study, do I need to attend another 2-credit study, or can I replace it with a 1-credit study?

You need only to attend another study, regardless of the amount of credit it is worth.  You are required to complete 6 credits of studies in all.

• Can I fulfill my research requirement with a research project not in the Research web pages?

No.

• What do I do if all the research hours are taken?

This database is updated daily.  If no research hours are available, check back the next day.  Research is generally entered into the database in the AM.