Department of Psychology Trent University PSYC 4010Y/4020D: Honours Thesis (FW)

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1 Department of Psychology Trent University PSYC 4010Y/4020D: Honours Thesis (FW) Thesis Co-ordinator: Dr. Fraser A. Bleasdale Trent Office Location LHS C-136 PTBO Telephone: ext Office Hours By appointment Psychology Dept. LHS C-104, ext Course Description: The honours thesis course is taken during the final year of the thesis-option Honours program in Psychology. Conducted under the supervision of departmental faculty, the honours thesis requires the ability to plan, execute and report satisfactorily a substantial and well-designed piece of research based on careful empirical study of some topic relevant to Psychology. Single-major thesis option Honours students in Psychology will take PSYC 4020D, a doublecredit course for which double fees are charged. Joint-major students will normally take the singlecredit PSYC 4010Y in conjunction with a single-credit honours thesis course in the other discipline of the joint major. In the latter case, theses will be jointly supervised by faculty representing both of the major disciplines. However, if the other discipline does not offer an honours thesis course, jointmajor Honours students in Psychology who select the thesis-based option will be required to enrol in the double-credit PSYC 4020D. PSYC 4010Y/4020D is normally the final course of a student's 20- course Honours program. The Department recognizes that individual differences among students and faculty s approaches to research and the nature of the research itself necessitate a flexible policy concerning the ways of arriving at an acceptable thesis research problem. Accordingly, there is no strict policy as to how a research question is developed. It may be quite independently conceived by the student (but nevertheless within the general area of some faculty member's research interests or expertise), or it may be an experiment within a particular faculty member's existing program of research. The important point is that the conduct of the thesis is a learning experience for the student and that the student is the primary contributor at all phases of the research. This liberal policy does not allow for a situation in which the student simply receives a problem from the faculty member and mechanically proceeds to conduct the research without gaining considerable knowledge about the particular field. Regardless, students should plan on working an average of hours/week on their thesis. The student's progress in this regard will be evaluated at the time of the thesis proposal submission. If, at the time of the thesis proposal submission, a student is assessed to be weak in certain areas pertaining to the thesis, the Thesis Committee namely, the Advisor and Second Reader may decide to give approval in principle to the experimental design and require the student to write a paper designed to enable the student to strengthen his/her background in the appropriate areas. This paper would have to be submitted before the January review and would be taken into account in evaluating the student's progress at that time. A similar assignment could be required of students by the Honours Thesis Subcommittee at the time of the January review. In such cases, the assignments would have to be submitted at an agreed-upon date and certainly before the deadline for submitting completed theses. The cases of students who do not comply with the requirement of these extra assignments, or who fail to display satisfactory improvement on the strength of the assignment, will be referred to the Honours Thesis Subcommittee. In such cases the Honours Thesis Subcommittee may recommend withdrawal from PSYC 4010Y/4020D. In some circumstances, a student may be employed as a research assistant by his/her advisor in a research project either inside or outside the University. The normal rules will apply to students who wish to develop thesis research problems in areas related to their assistantship. Also,

2 in cases where a student will be working and/or collecting data in an outside agency, the advisor must ensure that a document be signed by both the advisor and the student accepting any limitations required by the agency with respect to ownership of data, circulation of data, publication of results, etc. Research in outside institutions must not be undertaken unless this regulation is met. Course Prerequisites: Course Format: Required Readings: In addition to honours standing (cumulative average of 65% or better in all university courses completed for credit) at the end of the third quarter, prerequisites for PSYC 4010Y (in parentheses) and PSYC 4020D are: 1. a minimum of 6 (5) psychology full-course equivalents including: a. at least 75% in PSYC 3015Y (315) or better, and b. at least a half course from each of A2, B2, A3, and B3, 2. an average of 75% or better in all Psychology courses completed, and 3. permission of the Department. Class meetings: Friday, 14:00-15:50 in DNA B110.2 (on Peterborough campus; times listed on schedule below). Please note: All class meetings are on Peterborough campus. American Psychological Association (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6 th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. Withdrawal date Last date to withdraw from this course without academic penalty is February 7, Evalution: Although majority of the PSYC 4010Y/4020D grade is contributed by the thesis, as formally submitted, other aspects of the student s performance are also evaluated. The final grade in PSYC 4010Y/4020D will be comprised as follows: Grade Assigned by: Source Component A. Thesis Proposal (due Mon., Oct 29, 2012) B. Submitted Thesis (Due Mon., April 8, 2013) C. Evaluation of student s performance during conduct of thesis research D. Poster Presentation (April 23, 2013) E. Participation in Class Meetings Total Weight Advisor 2 nd Reader Thesis Coordinator 10% 5% 5% - 60% 45% 15% - 15% 15% % Poster will be evaluated by three faculty members. 5% - - 5% It is the responsibility of each student to read and accept the due dates outlined on the course syllabus. Learning Outcomes Students successfully completing this course will: 1. submit an approved honours thesis proposal which gives a brief historical introduction to the research problem including an appropriate literature review, a precise outline of the proposed research, the hypotheses to be tested, and a clear statement of the main

3 quantitative and/or qualitative analyses to be performed; 2. submit an application to, and have the research project approved by, the Trent University Research Ethics Board; 3. submit an approved honours thesis in which they report original, substantial and welldesigned empirical research which they proposed, planned, executed and reported; 4. present their research in a professionally designed poster and explain their research to faculty and others 5. have the skills necessary for success in graduate school Explanation of Assignments A. Thesis Proposal (10%) Students should anticipate having weekly meetings with, and submitting two or three drafts to, the Thesis Advisor before the final thesis proposal is submitted to the Thesis Committee. The final proposal must be submitted on the first Monday following Reading Week in the first term (Oct. 29, 2012) or preferably sooner. Recommended length is between 10 and 20 pages. This proposal should contain a brief historical introduction to the problem along with appropriate references, a precise outline of the proposed research and the hypotheses to be tested, and a clear statement of the main statistical and/or qualitative analyses to be performed (and why). The research design should be presented in some detail to allow the Thesis Committee to provide constructive criticism of this aspect of the study. The Thesis Advisor will call a Thesis Committee meeting to discuss acceptance in principle. If a proposal is approved at this time, or if only minor modifications are proposed which can be incorporated readily into the study, the student will be authorized to proceed with the research. Under no circumstances should formal research proceed until the proposal has been accepted in principle and approval received from the appropriate ethics committee. That is, no pilot study, data collection and/or the application of an experimental manipulation can be initiated before a thesis proposal is accepted in principle and receives ethics approval. No changes of a substantive nature either by the student or the supervisor can be made without the approval of the entire Committee. If a proposal is not approved, and it is determined that major changes in topic or research strategy are required, the student will be required to submit a modified proposal for consideration. Modified proposals must be submitted within two weeks from the date of the Thesis Committee meeting and a second meeting of the Committee must be arranged. The final grade for the proposal will be a mean of the grades assigned to the original and revised versions. Failure to submit a thesis proposal by these deadlines will result in a letter from the Honours Thesis Subcommittee advising the student that his/her chances of successfully completing the honours thesis in the normal academic year have been seriously diminished. The case of a student who has failed to submit an acceptable thesis proposal by the end of the second week of December will be referred to the Honours Thesis Subcommittee. Following a review, the student may be advised by the Honours Thesis Subcommittee to withdraw from PSYC 4010Y/4020D. B. Submitted Thesis (60%) Format. A thesis template in MSword and PDF is posted at the course website on LearningSytem/Blackboard. Students should note that a thesis has a somewhat different purpose than a paper prepared for publication. More detail is required in a thesis than in a publication and a different format is required. Each thesis is unique and the individual Advisor will provide advice on the most appropriate form for any particular study. The following general points, however, should be noted: 1. The recommended length of an honours thesis is 40 +/- 10 pages (or 10,000 +/ words), excluding Tables, Figures, References, Appendices, etc. 2. Each thesis must contain as the front page the following statement permitting the Library to allow access to the thesis and allowing the thesis to be referred to and used by an interested person, subject to the usual rules of citation of published work: TITLE: AUTHOR:

4 A thesis presented to Trent University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Honours Bachelor of Arts (or Science) in Psychology. Proper acknowledgement must be made to Trent University on publication of this thesis or any parts of it. DATE: 3. Each thesis will contain the following: a. Acknowledgements: a page in which the contributions of the Thesis Advisor and any others is acknowledged; b. Table of Contents: lists the page numbers of the various sections, appendices, etc. In addition, there shall be a listing of Tables and Figures and their location in the text. c. Abstract: a brief recapitulation of the study's rationale and its most important findings, including their implications (not to exceed one page or 250 words.) d. Introduction: the student s study should be placed in perspective, relevant literature reviewed, indicating the rationale behind the study, and introducing the hypotheses to be tested. (Expected length is 15 +/- 5 pages.) e. Method: contains a full description of the participants, the apparatus/materials used, the instructions to participants (if appropriate), and full details of the methods employed. In some cases, Appendices may be used for instructions and other detailed procedures, but these should also be referred to in the main Method section. f. Results: summary statistics [e.g., means, standard deviations, t s, F s, r s (with d.f.), etc.] will be presented. Summary statistics should be provided for all predicted and/or significant statistical effects. Where appropriate, this section will also contain summary statistics for tests of homogeneity of variance, post hoc comparisons, etc. ANOVA summary tables should not be presented here but must be provided in an Appendix. Correlation matrices, however, may be presented as Tables within the Results section of the thesis. g. Discussion: the results obtained are critically evaluated and discussed in terms of the hypotheses tested and previous research/theories. Implications of the results should be fully discussed as well as suggestions for further research. h. Appendices (labelled A, B, C, etc.): containing a copy of all communications to participants (where appropriate), including consent forms and verbatim instructions; tests and/or questionnaires administered (if permitted); statistical analyses (computer printouts are acceptable); cell means and standard deviations for the largest interaction term in each ANOVA analysis; etc. Data submitted to analyses, if included, are also appropriately placed in an Appendix. 4. The rules governing tables, figures, abbreviations, references and other matters of form are to conform with those described in the latest edition of the American Psychological Association Publication Manual. Students are encouraged to examine this manual which is available in the library, or may be purchased at the University Bookstore. 5. It is the student's responsibility to have his/her thesis typed and duplicated in a manner appropriate for long-term storage. The thesis should be Cerlux (ring) bound, preferably with clear plastic covers front and back. Evaluation of the submitted thesis. The Thesis Advisor and Second Reader will read the thesis and independently assign grades. In cases in which the assigned grades differ by 10% or more, a third faculty person will be asked to read the thesis and assign a grade. In cases where a 3rd reader is necessary, the final grade for the submitted thesis will be calculated using the following formula: Advisor 40% + Second Reader 10% + Third Reader 10%.

5 Normally within one week of the assignment of a thesis grade, the Thesis Committee with the student will determine any required changes to the form of the thesis. It is the responsibility of the Thesis Advisor to ensure that the student makes these changes before submitting two (2) corrected copies of the thesis to the Department Secretary and one to the Thesis Advisor. The Department of Psychology, at its discretion, may provide the University Library with one copy. Failure to submit these corrected copies before the final date for the submission of grades to the Registrar s Office will result in an Incomplete grade being submitted. Such a grade will preclude the student from convocating in the Spring. C. Advisor s Evaluation (15%) The Thesis Advisor's evaluation of the student s performance during his/her conduct of the thesis research will contribute 15% toward the final PSYC 4010Y/4020D grade. It will be based on demonstrations of student initiative, organization, perseverance, independent thinking, knowing when to seek consultation, preparedness for meetings, etc. D. Thesis Poster Presentation (10%) On April 23, 2012, the Department will hold a Thesis Day at which each thesis student will present his/her thesis research in poster format; see Poster Guidelines below for requirements and suggestions. Evaluation of each poster will be based equally on grades assigned by the Thesis Advisor, the Second Reader, and one other randomly selected faculty member from the psychology department. E. Participation (5%) Over the course of the two academic semesters we will meet as a thesis group on a number of occasions (see schedule below for class dates). Please note that all classes are held in Peterborough and students registered in both Oshawa and Peterborough honours thesis students are expected to attend these classes in Peterborough. During these sessions you will be provided with additional information that will support you as you engage in the research process. Various topics will be discussed, such as applying to graduate school, submitting a research ethics application, using the online SONA system to recruit participants, and creating a successful poster for presentation at the end of term. Also, these sessions are an opportunity for you to share your own experiences and insights about the process of conducting research and writing a thesis, as well as to discuss your research findings with your classmates. There are also occasional departmental colloquia featuring presentations by researchers from outside of the university. Considering that this is a fourth year level course, with the thesis as the crowning event of your undergraduate degree, it is assumed that you are highly motivated to attend both class sessions and departmental colloquia. That said, I wish to make it clear that the participation grade is not based only on attendance at class meetings and departmental colloquia. Participation marks will also be based on your active engagement in the sessions and positive contributions to the discussion. Course Policy on Late Submissions Course Policy on attendance in class and colloquia Late thesis proposals and final submitted theses will be penalized 5% per working day of lateness. Extensions without penalty will be given only for compassionate or medical reasons authenticated by appropriate documentation. It is students responsibility to attend class meetings and departmental colloquia in Peterborough to earn a participation mark. This applies to students registered in both the Oshawa and Peterborough honours thesis courses. There will be no alternative assignments to redeem lost grades. J. Paul Scott Jr. Memorial Prize: This prize was established by Dr. and Mrs. John Paul Scott, Sr. (Bowling Green State University, Ohio) in memory of their son, a faculty member at Trent University in the early 1970s. This prize is awarded to a deserving student of high academic standing and who can demonstrate financial need and is entering the fourth year of the Honours Psychology (thesis option) program. A letter or should be submitted to fbleasdale@trentu.ca by Dec. 5, 2012 indicating the applicant s financial circumstances. The recipient of the prize will be announced in January.

6 Research Expenses: Students can apply for a research allowance up to $150 by submitting an application outlining the proposed expenses that are directly related to the costs of the thesis project (e.g., printing costs of questionnaires, supplies necessary to conduct the thesis). The Department's financial contribution towards students thesis research expenses does not cover the typing or duplication of final theses or earlier drafts, photocopying of research articles, travel, or the preparation of posters. Trent s Photocopying services and our department account with Brant must be used for printing and research supplies (forms for these services can be obtained from the psychology department secretary). Applications, with a proposed breakdown of expenses, should be submitted by to the thesis co-ordinator by the last day of classes in December (Dec. 5th, 2012). Application forms are available on LearningSystem/Blackboard. Early in January, the department will inform applicants of their research expenses entitlement. Once the research is completed, a reimbursement form (available on blackboard) and all receipts must to submitted to the departmental secretary on or before Monday April 8 th, 2013 (the day the thesis is due). Receipts are necessary for reimbursement, with no reimbursement after April 8th. Recent Changes in Participant Recruitment: If you are intending to conduct research with human participants drawn from Psychology 1010Y or Psychology 2016H/2017H you should be aware that recently the Psychology Department has adopted new procedures to facilitate participant recruitment. PSYC 1020H/1030H and 2016H and 2017H students can obtain course credit for participating in research studies conducted by faculty and senior students. The department has moved to using an online system (Sona Systems) to manage recruitment, allocate course credit, set up appointments with participants, etc. All researchers planning on accessing PSYC 1020H/1030H and/or 2016H/2017H students and granting credit must use the Sona System to schedule appointments and record course credit(s). The link to the new online system is: In addition to participant management, the Sona System can be used to conduct questionnaire research online. There will be an information session for the Sona System as part of the mandatory thesis group classes (please see the course schedule later in the document). Conduct of Thesis Research: 1) Ethical Review Committees: Students engaged in animal research must complete satisfactorily the University's non-credit Animal Care course (offered at the beginning of the Fall term), and complete the necessary forms required by the University's Animal Care Committee, before the testing of animals can begin. The latter forms are available from the Animal Care Attendant. Students testing human participants should work closely with their thesis advisor concerning the required procedures to obtain formal ethical approval of their research from Trent University s Research Ethics Board (REB). REB s guidelines and forms can be attained at Forms should be submitted following acceptance of the student's proposal and normally before the December break unless the student s project has previously received REB approval as part of the supervisor s research program. All students should be familiar with the APA or CPA ethical principles associated with doing research involving human or animal participants before testing begins. A portion of the Thesis Group Meeting on Ethics (listed on the course schedule later) will provide further information on ethics in research. 2) Data Meetings: Students are strongly urged to provide an informal preliminary report of their results to their Thesis Committee. Such a meeting could prove extremely useful in planning further data analyses, interpretation, and generally in getting valuable feedback. This meeting is entirely for the student's benefit and should be requested as early as possible, but no later than early March. This guideline ensures that there is adequate time for students to incorporate advice arising from the meeting into their final thesis submission. It is also recommended that students submit a draft of the complete thesis to each Thesis Committee member far enough in advance of the final deadline so that comments and criticisms may be received and incorporated into the final form. 3) Thesis Submission Date: The deadline for submission of the formal thesis is 4:00 p.m. of the first Monday after the end of classes in the Winter term (April 8, 2013 please note the office closes at 4:00 p.m.). Receipts for any approved research expenses incurred must be submitted by this date (see Research Expenses item above).

7 Poster Guidelines: For poster templates visit: For clear, complete poster guidelines see Blackboard 1) Objectives of a poster presentation: Your purpose is to present all parts of your thesis (introduction, method, results, and conclusions) to a general psychology audience in a clear, concise, and visually attractive fashion. Some people who read your poster will not be experts in the area of your research. Thus, the poster should be understandable to a general audience. You should be at your poster throughout its presentation, to guide people through it and to answer questions. 2) Layout of the poster: Posters may be presented on 36-inch high x 48-inch wide folding (i.e., self-supporting) cardboard or foam-core Project Display Boards, available from Staples, among other sources. Whatley s in downtown Peterborough will print posters with multiple ink colours from power point slides for about $40 (as compared to $80 at Staples). With a printed poster, display boards may not need to be needed. Every poster must have the following components: Title Banner (maximum 6 inches high x 24 inches wide) that presents your thesis title, your name, your University, and your supervisor s name. Introduction that clearly describes the background and purpose(s) of your research. Method that describes how the research was done. Results that report the most important findings of your study. Conclusions that relate your objectives to your results and draw the important implications References for the most important background sources. 3) General hints for preparing your poster: The display boards are well-suited to presenting material on letter- or legal-size paper in either portrait or landscape format For a more professional presentation, Whatley s in downtown Peterborough will print posters with multiple ink colours from power point slides for about $40 Be creative in your use of the available space. Don t explain the sections of your thesis in too much detail. Stick to the main points. Use a laser printer for figures and text. Use figures, graphs, tables, drawings, or photographs to display your method or results whenever possible. Such visual aids often tell your story better than text. Fully label all figures and graphs (even if they are discussed in the text). Use point form or bullets to make text easier to read and to summarize information. Use clear, large and legible fonts for all of your text (at least 14-point). Emphasize titles/section headings with larger fonts and bolded text Leave enough space between lines of text to ensure legibility. Proofread your poster (especially headings) carefully to eliminate spelling and grammatical errors. Make sure the text and figures are easy to understand. 4) Some mistakes to avoid: Avoid too much text that explains unnecessary detail and becomes tedious to read. Details can be explained orally if someone asks about them. Avoid lack of a clear purpose or objective. Make your purpose(s) very explicit. Avoid information overload. Present just your most important findings as clearly and simply as possible. Remember that your reader is viewing other posters and is therefore taking in a lot of information. S/he may remember just the most important finding of your study. Avoid wandering too far from your poster. Stay with your poster and take an active role in explaining it to people and answering questions.

8 University Policies ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Academic dishonesty, which includes plagiarism and cheating, is an extremely serious academic offence and carries penalties varying from a 0 grade on an assignment to expulsion from the University. Definitions, penalties, and procedures for dealing with plagiarism and cheating are set out in Trent University s Academic Integrity Policy. You have a responsibility to educate yourself unfamiliarity with the policy is not an excuse. You are strongly encouraged to visit Trent s Academic Integrity website to learn more ACCESS TO INSTRUCTION: It is Trent University s intent to create an inclusive learning environment. If a student has a disability and/or health consideration and feels that he/she may need accommodations to succeed in this course, the should contact the Disability Services Office in Peterborough (BH Suite 132, ) or in Oshawa (Room 111, (905) ), for Peterborough and Oshawa disabilityservices@trentu.ca, as soon as possible. Complete text can be found under Access to Instruction in the Academic Calendar. Departmental Policy on Tests, Exams, and Assignments A. MIDTERMS & FINAL EXAMINATIONS Midterm examinations for half courses within the Psychology Department are scheduled by the instructor of the course. Midterm examinations for full courses and final examination for all courses are scheduled by the Registrar s Office. Students are strongly urged NOT to make any commitments (i.e., vacation, job related, or other travel plans) during either the term as a whole or the final examination period. Students are required to be available for all examinations during the periods for which they are scheduled (as published in course syllabi). B. DEFERRAL OF MIDTERM / FINAL EXAMINATIONS and/or TERM WORK Extensions of deadlines for completion of assignments or writing of midterms/final examinations may be granted to students on the basis of illness, accident, or other extreme and legitimate circumstances beyond their control. Consideration for deferrals will not normally be granted on the basis of vacation/travel plans or job-related obligations. C. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION Students should expect that supporting documentation will be required and must be submitted before a deferral is approved. For illness or accident, supporting documentation will take the form of: (1) the Trent University Medical Certificate from Health Services: ( or (2) a certificate or letter from the attending physician clearly indicating the start and end dates of the illness and the student s inability to write an examination, complete assignments, and/or attend classes, as relevant to the particular request. For other circumstances, students should consult the individual Psychology faculty member about acceptable forms of documentation. Notes 1. Academic Integrity: For the purpose of interpreting and applying the University policy on academic dishonesty, the Department of Psychology has adopted the following: When a student submits a piece of written work in fulfillment of an assignment, he/she implicitly acknowledges the following: a) that she/he is the sole author of the work; b) that the wording and organization of the work, apart from acknowledged quotations, is her/his own; and c) that she/he has not and will not submit this work, either as a whole or in part, to satisfy another course requirement. These basic assumptions will be reasonably interpreted. They do not preclude collaboration between students upon a single project, by prior arrangement with the instructor, for shared academic credit (either for written or oral presentation). For an elaboration of the Department s policy on, and for specific examples of, plagiarism, students should consult the sections on academic honesty (pp. 6-8), and appropriate citing and referencing (pp , 169) in Mitchell et al. (2010), posted on blackboard. Students who have doubts about what might be considered academic dishonesty are urged to consult the instructor of the course. Ignorance of the University or Department policy does not excuse academic dishonesty. Submissions that fail to meet one or more of these considerations will be subject to procedures laid down in the policy on academic dishonesty as stated in the University calendar. 2. It is the policy of the Department NOT to accept faxed assignments. 3. The same assignment cannot be submitted in more than one course without the prior written permission of all instructors concerned. The written approval must be attached to the work when it is submitted. 4. Students are required to use American Psychological Association style (6 th edition) for all written assignments. 5. Please see the Trent University academic calendar for University Diary dates, Academic Information and Regulations, and University and departmental degree requirements. 6. Last date to withdraw from a full year course without academic penalty is February 7, 2013.

9 Date Sept. 6 9 Friday, Sept. 7 Friday, Sept. 28 Friday, Oct. 5 Monday, Oct. 29th Oct. 30 to Nov. 15 Friday, Nov. 2 Nov. 15 to 30 Nov. 15 to Dec 5 Friday, Dec. 14 Monday, Jan. 7 Friday, Feb. 8 Late Feb. /Early Mar. Friday, Mar. 22 Monday, Apr. 8 Tuesday, Apr. 9 Tuesday Apr. 23 Late April PSYC 4010Y/4020D - FW Schedule Topic Meet with your supervisor during the week. Set up future regular meeting times. Introductions and Grad school information session. How to write a lot and information on scholarship applications Proposal status/update reports by students. Ethics review information session. In consultation with the student, the thesis advisor submits name of 2 nd reader to coordinator. Thesis proposals (10%) are due by 12:00 noon. Submit copies to both advisor and second reader. Late submission penalties (5% per day) begin after 12:00. Proposal meetings will be arranged by the thesis advisor. Research status/update reports by students. Information session on using SONA System. Modified proposals (if required) are to be submitted within two weeks of the proposal meeting date. Meetings to review modified proposals will be arranged by the advisor. The Project Description Form for acceptable proposals must be submitted to the University Research Ethics Board for review. A copy of the participant consent form must be ed to fbleasdale@trentu.ca detailing the SONA credit given for your study. Students who do not have an acceptable proposal will be advised by their thesis committee that their chances of successfully completing the program are seriously diminished. Application deadlines for thesis research expenses and J. P. Scott Prize Classes resume; Data collection should be under way. Data collection/thesis writing status reports by students. Data meetings with 2 nd reader, arranged by advisors, are highly recommended. Poster-day requirements and poster-presentation information session. Theses (60%) are due by 4:00 Monday, Apr. 8, Copies submitted to advisor and 2nd reader. Deadline for submission of research expense receipts to departmental secretary, Joan Sirtonski Late submission penalties (5% per day) begin. Thesis Poster Day (10%) for poster presentations of thesis research in lounge and hallway by the psychology office in LHS, at Peterborough campus. Ontario Undergraduate Honours Thesis Conference date to be announced

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