Research Methods Resource Page

Research Methods Resource Page

Easy Steps to becoming a researcher...

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Step 1 -- Get to know the field of Psychology by visiting some important professional associations:

The American Psychological Association (APA)
Association for Psychological Science (APS)
Western Psychological Association (WPA)
Psi Beta

Step 2 -- Become a Researcher:

Become certified through the National Institutes of Health
Be a subject in an online experiment

Step 3 -- Search the Literature:
Glossary of Research Terms
Library Tutorial

Step 4 -- Conduct Research: Learn APA Ethical Guidelines
Ethics for the Care and Use of Animals
Institutional Review Board Guidelines (University of Michigan)

Step 5 -- Write Research:

Writing Research Reports
FAQ's about APA Style from the APA
APA Style Resources
Download APA Manual Manuscript Template
Common Errors in English
Crash Course in Copyright

Step 6 -- Present Research:

Sample Poster Layouts
Oral/poster Presentations
PowerPoint Basics
Preparing your Poster with PowerPoint