PSY305schedule

PSY 305

PSY 305 is the foundational course in psychology. It requires more time than most classes since you will be doing a LOT of writing and will have to spend a great deal of time learning how to write in APA style. It is not a class where you only have to read a chapter a week and answer a couple of questions. You will need to check into WT AT LEAST EVERY OTHER DAY. Sometimes you will need to check in more frequently. You should plan on at least 15 hours per week of study time. It is essential that you allot enough study time in order to be successful. If you are new to online or are not a strong student, it may take you more time. You will be working in groups – research is done in teams. Working on your own is not an option. Also note that this is an OL 1 section which means it is a bit shortened. That does NOT mean we do less work. We do exactly the same work.

Note that we cover at least 2 chapters in most weeks. In some weeks we will cover 3 chapters. You also are expected to read the entire APA Manual. Please be sure to read all of the information for online students at my webpage. (academic.pgcc.edu/~dfinley).

All work is due at SUNDAY NIGHT 11:59 p.m (unless otherwise indicated on the schedule). The next week's work will open on Mondays. I am not online on Sundays at all. Be sure to plan for questions before Sunday.

I have a built-in late work policy (see the syllabus). That policy covers ALL situations. Thus if you get sick or simply miss something, the policy will apply. I do not give extra extensions. Do work EARLY in the week to avoid technical problems or other things that come up.

All Chapters refer to the Smith and Davis book. APA readings are in parentheses. NOTE THAT THIS SECTION HAS NO SPRING BREAK.

Week	Dates	DUE DATES (NOTE ALL are due SUNDAY NIGHT)	Readings	Assignments
1	Tuesday January 19 – Sunday January 24	Sunday January 24	Chapter 1 (APA Chapters 1 & 2)	1.Submit Introductions (extra credit) 2. Week One Work 1) Statistics Review Quiz/Tutorial 2) VAIL plagiarism tutorial 3) APA tutorial 4) Demographics Questionnaire 5) Work Habits Questionnaire 6) Workload Questionnaire 7) Complete 1 simulation 8) Syllabus Acknowledgement 9) Register for Exam 10) Read 305 to 305 (in Week 1 Conference) 3. Activity 1 Scientific Literacy
2	Monday January 25 – Sunday January 31	Sunday January 31	Chapters 2-5	1. Activity 2 – Ethics 2. Variables Worksheet #1– due in AF 3.Introductions to group by 1/26 4. Group identification of IV in group area
3	Monday February 1 – Sunday February 7	Sunday February 7	Chapters 6-7 (APA Chapter 3)	Library Visit – Activity Required 1. Hypothesis for Study 1 2. Quiz 1 (chapters 1-5) 3. Activity 3 -Cross Cultural Issues 4. Worksheet 2 Measurement– due in AF
4	Monday February 8 – Sunday February 14	Sunday February 14	Chapters 8-9 (APA Chapter 4)	1. Review Board Form for Study 2. Methodology 3. Choosing Stats Worksheet #3– due in AF 4. Statistical Concerns Worksheet #4– due in AF
5	Monday February 15 – Sunday February 21	Sunday February 21	Chapters 10-11 (APA Chapter 5)	1.Introduction and Literature Review for Study 1 (minimum 8 sources) 2. Results for Study 1 3. APA format worksheet #5-due in AF I will assign RT groups and articles this week. Summaries are due 2/28
6	Monday February 22 – Sunday February 28	Sunday February 28	Chapters 12 -13 (APA Chapters 6 & 7)	1. Abstract for Study 1 2. Discussion for Study 1 3. RT Summaries are due /28
7	Sunday March 1 – Sunday March 7	Sunday March 7		1. Quiz 2 (chapters 10-11) 2. Worksheet #6 –Posters – due in Conference area
8	Sunday March 8 – Sunday March 14	Sunday March 14	Chapter 14	1. Study 1 Poster 2. Study 1 Final Study Report
9	Sunday March 15– Sunday March 21	Sunday March 21		1. Poster Reviews 2. Group Evaluation for Study 1 3. Activity 4 – Participate in an Experiment
10	Sunday March 22 – Sunday March 28	Sunday March 28		Note that the Roundtable MUST be up by 10/25 11 pm EST to allow others to begin to discuss your topic on the first day of this week) 1. Manage RT and respond to others 2. RBF for Study 2 due
11	Sunday March 29 – Sunday April 4	Sunday April 4		1. Activity 5 – Careers in Research 2. Quiz 3 3. Roundtable Evaluation (of RT group)
12	Sunday April 5 – Sunday April 11	Sunday April 11		1. Study 2 Poster and Report (NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED) 2. Group Evaluation
13	April 12 – 18	FINAL EXAM WEEK		Parting Thoughts/305-305 extra credit Due 4/13