PSYO 4902

Honours Thesis

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Under a faculty member’s supervision, each student conducts original research in psychology. Students meet as a class to describe their research projects and ongoing progress. A formal written report of the completed thesis is required. Final grade will reflect written thesis and lab work/skills development. Students must receive a grade of B- or higher in 4901 in order to continue into 4902. Students who do not receive a B- or higher in 4901 will be removed from the Honours degree.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2024 syllabus by Tracy Taylor-Helmick, Tara Perrot, Mariam Elgendi, and Libby Myles. Winter 2027 is taught by Blais J., so details may differ. Open the PDF

Grading

5%Bibliography (first 5 entries) (5)Due Sep 27
5%Bibliography (next 5 entries) (5)Due Oct 25
10%Key article summaries (5)250 words maximum each
20%Thesis plan750 words maximum; due Nov 1
30%Thesis proposalDue Dec 2
30%Fall PIE markSupervisor-graded

Course rules

Prerequisite
4901 and 4902 must be taken in the same academic year; a B− in 4901 is required for 4902.
Late work
Contact a coordinator before a deadline; unexcused late work receives penalties after a 30-minute grace period.
Short-term absence
One Student Declaration of Absence is allowed per term, with restrictions on which assignments it covers.
Missed work
Make-up or prorating options are decided case by case by the Honours Coordinators.
Final thesis
Late final theses may not be graded in time for May/June graduation.
Poster
An unexcused missed poster presentation receives zero.
Information sessions
Sessions are not recorded; student recording requires prior written permission or an accommodations plan.
Academic integrity
Students may not claim credit for others’ work or technology-generated work; violations are reported to the Senate Discipline Committee.

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