UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
If you are thinking about working with me, I am assuming you
have interests in psychology as it is applied to the workplace. I am
flexible about your topic (although look over my research
interests), but I generally expect you to collect data and preferably
in a work-setting. If you have a part-time job, that would be an
example of a suitable work-setting. I also expect you to have an
interest in writing up your study for publication in a peer-reviewed
journal.
Our shared responsibilities
I expect students to meet with me every other week and keep me
abreast of their progress through e-mail once a week. Although I
try to support student research as much as possible, I believe it
developmentally important for students to demonstrate initiative
and seek out answers from other authorities and resources
beyond just myself.
If I were to characterize my supervisory style, it would be
demanding but accessible. I will schedule timely meetings when
requested by students and I expect regular updates on their
progress, but I will not chase after them.
I value initiative and hard work over raw intelligence any day.
Student qualities I value
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Organized
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Attention to detail
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Intellectual curiosity
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Tolerance of ambiguity
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Takes initiative
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Is ashamed of typos