This information in from the North Central College Internships and Independent Studies booklet. Some of it may be out of date. COMPETITIVE FORUMS FOR PRESENTING STUDENT INDEPENDENT STUDIES 1. Journal of Psychology and the Behavioral Sciences The Journal of Psychology and the Behavioral Sciences (JPBS) is a refereed journal designed to publish undergraduate research. JPBS will consider manuscripts in any experimental or theoretical area of psychology but is particularly interested in submissions which are the result of experimental or quasi-experimental work. Detailed guidelines should be requested from: Robert W. Allan, Ph.D., JPBP, Department of Psychology, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ 07940, (201) 593-8561. 2. The Midwest Psychological Conference The Midwest Psychological Conference (MPA) is held annually each May, usually in Chicago. Past North Central College students have presented their papers in both the conference itself and in the PSI CHI (student Psychology honor society) section of MPA. The deadline for sending a paper proposal occurs during the preceeding October, so students wishing to have their papers considered for acceptance need to complete their research far in advance of the actual conference. For more information, contact the faculty member who is directing your independent study. 3. Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area The Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area (ACCA) is a consortium of faculty from area colleges who have, as one of their aims, the promotion of student research in the sciences and social sciences. They hold a student conference each spring at which past North Central Psychology students have presented their work. Students can give presentations in the following areas: traditional research, professional experience (e.g., internship experiences), library research, and poster sessions. For more information, contact Dr. Jon Mueller in the Psychology Department. 4. The ILLOWA Conference Augustana College in Rock Island, IL hosts a Psychology Undergraduate Conference for Illinois-Iowa (ILLOWA) in April of each year. For further information, contact Robin L. Bowers, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL 61201-2296, (309) 794-7300. 5. Mid-America Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference The purpose of the Mid-America UPRC is to recognize and encourage research by undergraduate Psychology students. Papers submitted can be experimental, theoretical, or review and must be sponsored by a faculty member at the student's undergraduate institution. The conference is held in the spring at one of the several Indiana colleges which sponsor it. For further information, contact Dr. Ray Bragiel, Department of Psychology, Franklin College, 501 East Monroe, Franklin, IN 46131, (317) 738-8280. 6. Psi Chi Psi Chi holds mini-conferences in conjunction with regional and national Psychology meetings. To be eligible, you must be a member of Psi Chi. For more information on these conferences, see the Psi Chi Advisor or talk to any member of Psi Chi. 7. The Illinois School of Professional Psychology The Illinois School of Professional Psychology (ISPP) sponsors an annual Undergraduate Psychology Conference and Career Fair each spring. As part of this Fair, undergraduate students are invited to submit papers which may be theoretical, case study, or research based. Papers are reviewed by a Program Committee which also awards cash prizes ranging from $1,000 to $100 to the top seven papers. For further information, contact Frank Gruba-McCallister, Ph.D., ISPP, 220 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60604. 8. Undergraduate Research in Psychology Contest The Undergraduate Research in Psychology Contest is sponsored by the publishing company of Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc. The first prize paper receives $1000; second through fourth place winners receive a select library of books published by HBJ. Entries are judged on the basis of originality, use of the formal scientific procedure, style, importance of the question investigated, and strength of the conclusion. For further information, contact Undergraduate Psychology Contest, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc., College Division/Marketing Department, 1250 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101. Traci Giuliano wrote: > Does anyone know of any undergraduate paper competitions OTHER than > the ones that require Psi Chi membership (e.g., Allyn & Bacon; > Guilford)? I've had students submit to those in the past, but this > year I have a student who wrote an excellent manuscript but who just > missed the GPA cutoff for Psi chi. > > Thanks in advance! > Traci > -- > > \\|||// > ( o o ) > -------------o00-(_)-00o------------------ > > Traci A. Giuliano > Associate Professor of Psychology > Southwestern University > Georgetown, TX 78627 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > (512) 863-1596;fax (512) 863-1846 > http://www.southwestern.edu/~giuliant > > -------------------------------------------- -- ****************************************************************** * Steven M. Davis, Ph.D. * * Assistant Professor of Psychology * * North Central College * * 30 N. Brainard St. * * Naperville, IL 60566-7063 * * * * [EMAIL PROTECTED] 630/637-5327 (office) 630/637-5121 (fax) * ****************************************************************** http://www.noctrl.edu/academics/departments/psychology/department_site/psychome.htm
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