PSY 1300 Research Experience

Summer 2025 PSY1300 Research Experience Participant Guidelines

This information applied to these sections of PSY 1300 during Summer 2025:

Session 1 (5/27/25 - 6/27/25)

Online Section 501 (CRN 50199) – Instructor: Dr. Amy Meeks

Online Section 502 (CRN 51152) – Instructor: Dr. Amy Meeks

Session 2 (6/30/25 - 8/01/25)

Online Section 751 (CRN 50312) – Instructor: Dr. Amber Lupo

Online Section 752 (CRN 50470) – Instructor: Dr. Amber Lupo

Online Section 753 (CRN 52744) – Instructor: Dr. Jim Harris

Students enrolled in these sections of PSY 1300 are required to engage in research experience. There are two options for gaining this research experience: one involves participation in research studies whereas the other does not. The two options are described more fully in this handout.

To obtain research experience credits by participating in a study, please use the handout above to log into http://txstate.sona-systems.com. You must complete a minimum of 6 credits.

Summer 2025 Open dates: Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025 (for Session 1)

Monday, July 7th, 2025 (for Session 2)

Due dates: Friday, April 25th, 2025, by 11:59 pm (for Session 1)

Thursday, July 31st, 2025, by 11:59 pm (for Session 2)

*Please note that your account will not be set up until the open date listed above, so you will not be able to log on until that date.

Once your account is set up, you will also be able to check your research experience credits on that web site. To obtain research experience credits by submitting journal article summaries, please refer to the handout.

Research Experience Tutorials

The following page contains tutorial videos for each of the Research Experience options students can use to complete their Research Experience Requirement this semester (i.e., earn the 6 required credits):

Option 1: Signing Up for Research Studies in SONA

Option 2: How to Do Research Article Summaries:

Frequently Asked Questions about the Research Experience Requirement

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I’m enrolled in PSY 1300. Do I have to complete this Research Experience Requirement?

Only if you are enrolled in the section(s) noted above.
How many research credits do I need to complete?

You must to complete six credits to earn full credit. Credits may be earned through participation in research, submission of a journal article summary, or a combination of both.
Do I have to participate in an experiment?

No. You may satisfy the research experience requirement by summarizing research articles. Please see the handout mentioned above.
I’m under the age of 18. Can I earn credits though participation in an experiment?

No, you must be 18 years or older to participate in research in the Psychology Department at Texas State. Students younger than 18 can earn research experience credits by summarizing research articles.
How do I sign up to participate in an experiment?

Use the handout above to log into http://txstate.sona-systems.com
How do I check to see if I have received credit for participation or submission of a journal article summary?

Use the handout above to log into http://txstate.sona-systems.com
Can I cancel my appointment for an experiment?

Yes, you may cancel your appointment up to 2 hours prior to the start time at http://txstate.sona-systems.com
What happens if I sign up for an experiment, but then I don’t show up?

You can sign up for a maximum of four credits through participation in experiments. If you don’t show up to a scheduled appointment, you will have to earn the credit by submitting an article summary. Remember, you can cancel an appointment up to two hours prior to the start time at http://txstate.sona-systems.com.
What happens if I show up for an appointment, but the experimenter is not there?

In very rare circumstances, an experimenter may be unable to attend a session due to a serious unforeseen circumstance. If this occurs, send an email to psy-research@txstate.edu with your name, student ID number, the name, date, and time of experiment you were scheduled to complete. You will receive credit for the experiment pending confirmation of the experimenter absence.
Can I receive research experience credit for participating in a paid experiment?

No.
Can I receive research experience credit for participating in experiments conducted elsewhere?

You can only receive credit for participating in experiments posted in http://txstate.sona-systems.com.
Who should I contact if I have questions?

You can send email to psy-research@txstate.edu, or call the Psychology department at 512-245-2526.