Student Resources
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 |
