Frequently Asked Questions:
- What kind of research do
you do and how can I get involved? Most of my current research is focused
on consumer psychology, although I have published on a
variety of topics. SIUE students interested in joining my lab team
should be aware that admission to my lab is selective.
Normally I work through SIUE's URCA program.
Students selected to work in my lab must have a demonstrated track record of
conscientiousness. Students can expect to learn how to create experiment or survey materials and collect, manage and explore data. In some instances students may run more advanced analyses and co-author conference posters with me.
The lab runs somewhat like a small business: tasks are delegated to students and students receive training, make regular progress reports and have the freedom and responsibility to solve problems under my supervision.
Please email
me if you are interested.
- Where
can I get research questionnaires? Read the
excellent instructions on the Resource Center
webpage.
- How can
I get a better return on my investment in my college education? (a) Remember that no matter how well professors teach, learning largely depends on what students do. (b) More than anything else, learn how you learn difficult things well. Mastering new skills is what successful people do throughout their professional lives. (c) Use
deep learning strategies instead of memorizing.
- Where
can I download an MS Word template for an APA-formatted (6th edition) paper?
Here is a popular template for APA-formatted papers.
- Do you
do any consulting? I don't have time to consult much, but I've done some consulting related to statistics, survey design, program evaluation and assessment. I have expertise in research methods, data analysis and social influence (e.g., persuasion and compliance strategies). If you're looking for a consultant, learn more about the Department of Psychology's DATA Consultants.
- Why are professors so busy? What do university faculty members do? The Occupational Outlook Handbook provides a fair description of professors' work. It's well-known that university professors teach classes, mentor students and publish research, but not as well-known that professors have responsibilities to acquire new knowledge, generate new ideas and evaluate other people's ideas. But that's only part of the job. Thousands of decisions are made at universities every day, and professors participate in much of this decision-making through committee work and other service responsibilities. Many professors also lend their expertise to professional and community organizations. And as is the case with many jobs, much of a professor's job consists of documenting what's going on (e.g., completing request forms, reporting on student problems and learning).
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