Where do I get ideas for a PSY 403 research project?
Finding ideas for a research project can be difficult. We suggest that if you are interested in completing an honors thesis that you begin discussing your ideas and options with a psychology faculty member immediately. Often faculty have ongoing research projects that students can get involved with. In other cases faculty may have interesting suggestions or the outcome of a discussion may lead to interesting projects. • What if I don’t complete my honors thesis before I graduate and leave campus? The faculty strongly discourage this! Projects that are not completed before a student leaves campus are rarely completed. Remember it is the student’s responsibility to communicate with their faculty research advisor frequently to prevent this. If the research credits are needed for graduation, they must be completed before commencement. • What if my research project doesn’t turn out as expected? Not all research projects work out. If the project was carefully planned, carefully executed, and
