Best PSY 290 Research Paper Contest
Each semester, instructors for PSY290, Research Methods in Psychology, are invited to submit the best student paper(s) from each class. The Prize is a $50 cash award to the winner. Three of the instructors evaluate the candidate papers (blind) and select a winner. Four criteria are used to evaluate the papers: Scientific approach; Writing; APA Style and presentation; Contribution. The student's permission is required for participation in the contest.
| Semester | Winning Author | Finalists (in alphabetical order) |
| Spring 2009 | Michelle Brooks | Amanda Carpenter, Jackie Gilmartin |
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Fall 2008 |
Nicole Vida | Bobby Fantone, Laura Mitchell |
| Spring 2008 | Wayne Weibel | Jennifer Loft, Alicia Messenger, Lori Moreth, Dan Semeraro, Mian Wang |
| Fall 2007 | Mary Beth Bova | Kristin Arone, Angela Hoefer, & Andrea Viscusi; Amy Boleto; Anthony Casabianca, Nate Earl, & Chris O'Brien; Kate Howard; Jessica Movalli; Heather White |
| Spring 2007 | Lauren Leary | Tracy Leonard, Brennan Payne, Shannan Renik, Danielle Sandberg |
| Summer/Fall 2006 | Erin M. Pierce | Melissa Canestrare, Sara DeChick, Steve Dougherty, Carol Gazitano |
| Spring 2006 | Aimee Walker | Jim Arnold, Trista Kincaid, Sara Palmer |
| Fall 2005 | Daniel Hipp | Maggie Murphy, Jason Narad, David Stanko, Anke Walter |
| Spring 2005 | Lisa Rauschmeier | Leigh Ballard, Audrey Hagar, Lindsay Russell, Ashley Sansalone, Kate Wynkoop |
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Fall 2004 |
Nora Gannon | Katie Lewis, James Liddle, Jennifer Winterfield |
| Spring 2004 | Vera Thompson | Carol Simpson, Debbi Tyler |
| Fall 2003 | Chad Goodell | Sarah Battaglia, Tracy Stuart |
| Spring 2003 | June Rickli | Penny Levensailor, Abby Oliver |












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