Where are the articles located?
The Option B articles are located on line only. Option B Articles are located here.
How many papers do I have to complete?
You are required to complete six (6) Option B Papers. You have the option to earn extra credit by completing four (4) more Option B papers.
How do I complete a "Option B" Report?
An Option B Paper is a research report based on the assigned articles for
your PY100 section available on line Here. The articles are available online ONLY.
1. Each report should be 2 typed double spaced pages. Please use a 12pt font. (This should equal a Word count of 700 to 750)
2. Include the name of the article and the author(s).
3. A cover page must include your name, Student ID number, instructors name
and section number.
4. Turn in your report online.
Content Requirements for Option B Reports
1. Focus on the participant's role in the study. Describe the
participants, procedures, and methods used.
2. Write what you imagine it would have been like to have participated
in the study. Describe what you would have been thinking and feeling
if you had been a participant.
3. Include a brief statement about the purpose of the study as well
as your evaluation of the conclusion reached. You may skip the statistical
portion of the Result section. Instead, focus on the Introduction,
Method, Procedure, and Discussion sections.
4. Be reminded of the University policy statement on academic honesty
and that plagiarism is a serious offense that may result in academic dismissal.
How do I turn in an Option B report?
For everyone's convenience, we suggest you turn in your paper electronically through the PY100 Research Program. Do not e-mail your paper to your instructor, or hand a physical copy to them.
The name of your document may cause problems when turning it in online. Be sure to name your document with alpha numeric symbols only. Do not include symbols such as # ! $ in the name of your file.
Please only turn in .doc, .docx, .wpd, or .pdf files. We don't always have right software to read your papers. Turning in these types of files guarantees we can read them.
When are papers due?
All Option B papers must be turned in online not later than the date noted in your syllabus. The due date is about four week prior to the last day of classes to allow us the time it takes to grade all papers.