Student Research Opportunities
Department of Psychology

Research opportunities are plentiful in the Psychology Department and getting involved in research is a great way to gain experience in the research process.

Psychology students have the opportunity to participate in research experiences under the supervision of a faculty member. Research experience strengthens an undergraduate degree and is strongly recommended for students interested in pursuing graduate studies in psychology, as well as for students desiring to develop research skills as a job skill. Participation in ongoing research opportunities enables students to test their interest in research and interact more closely with faculty members who share those interests.

For the Roosevelt Research Scheduling and Participation System, an online system for students wishing to participate in research studies, go to: http://roosevelt.sona-systems.com.

For information on members of the Psychology faculty and their research interests look at Department of Psychology Faculty Interests.

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10/09 - CALL FOR UNDERGRADUATE PAPERS IN PSYCHOLOGY.

Modern Psychological Studies: What is MPS?  MPS is a journal devoted to publishing research by undergraduates in Psychology. We seek high quality manuscripts for publication in any area of psychology. Although we are primarily interested in publishing empirical research (quantitative and qualitative), we also publish theoretical papers, literature reviews, and book reviews. MPS is published by the Department of Psychology at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and MPS has been in existence for over 15 years. We publish two volumes per year (Fall and Spring).

Why Submit a Paper to MPS?  You will gain an invaluable experience conducting research and preparing a paper for publication in MPS. Many Psychology undergraduates will apply for admission to graduate programs where a premium is placed on doing research. Publishing in MPS demonstrates that a student is capable of doing publishable quality research and is well prepared for graduate study.
Submission Guidelines:
1. An undergraduate student must be the first author on the manuscript but faculty members can be co-authors. We will publish papers submitted by graduate students if the research described in the paper was completed as an undergraduate. 
2. We only publish original research. Please do not submit papers that are being reviewed or have been published by other journals. However, research that has been presented at a conference is acceptable for submission.
3. Manuscripts must be written in APA format.
4. Please send your submission to us electronically in Microsoft word format using 12 point font. Include on the first page of the manuscript: 1) Title of paper, 2) Names of the authors, 3) Name and address of your school. 4) Name, phone, address of your advisor for this project, and 5) Name, phone, current address of primary author where he/she can be reached at all times. PLEASE PROVIDE AN ADDRESS FOR EMAIL AND REGULAR MAIL. We will correspond with you by email.
5. Send submissions electronically via EMAILTO David-Ross@utc.edu. 
6. Dr. David Ross is the faculty advisor to MPS, and all submissions and correspondence should be sent to him at the above email address. If needed, Dr. Ross can be reached at the following number: 423-425-5288, and his mailing address is Department of Psychology, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 350 Holt Hall, Dept. 2803, 615 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37403-2598.
Subscription Information:
If you would like to subscribe to MPS the cost is $30 per year. Please mail a check for $30 made out to Modern Psychological Studies to Dr. Ross at the mailing address provided above.

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