- To become familiar with the methods and techniques of research in psychology.
- To develop an honors-quality research proposal.
- To get a hands-on experience with psychological research by conducting a "pilot" study in which preliminary data are collected.
- To consider the ethics of research and to learn how to navigate required ethics review procedures.
- To learn how to analyze the sort of data that will be collected for your honors thesis (i.e., your pilot data).
- To gain experience communicating ideas and data, both in writing and via oral presentations.
Above all else, ASK YOUR QUESTIONS!!!!