Level UP: CSVR Project Research Assistant, Stage 3 (Jan-Feb 2023)
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Data analysis Social sciencesSkills
empirical research data cleansing presentations risk analysis writing research health risk assessmentsI have a position available for 1 student for 80 hours to develop research dissemination plans and execute these plans in both written and presentation forms for a series of projects that examine risk assessment and perceived risk factors for perpetration of campus sexual violence. The student would learn how to contribute to manuscripts related to gender based violence and campus sexual violence (literature review, methodology, statistical analyses and results, and discussion), and develop and prepare academic presentations in various formats. Some duties may include conducting data cleaning and organizing and carrying out statistical data analyses. The student would learn (1) how to write APA-formatted empirical manuscripts, and (2) how to build effective research presentations. The goal of this research project is to engage undergraduate students in the knowledge mobilization of empirical research that examines perceptions of campus sexual violence risk factors.
- Learn to summarize relevant peer-reviewed literature and the method section for empirical research using formatting as advised by the most recent version of the APA Publication Manual (approx 20 hours)
- Learn to summarize statistical analyses in a results section, develop an outline for a discussion section, and write a discussion section using formatting as advised by the most recent version of the APA Publication Manual (approx 30 hours)
- Learn how to dissemination research in various formats, such as poster and oral presentations (approx 20 hours)
- Learn to formulate plans for future research stemming from the research project and the dissemination of the project (approx 10 hours)
I will provide all of the necessary training and access to SPSS, which are all necessary to complete the project. I will also be directly involved in supervision of the student RA and any volunteer students involved with this project. I will meet with the student once per week (combination of remote and in-person meetings) to monitor progress and provide assistance and feedback as needed.
About the company
The Department of Psychology is a large and dynamic department, offering both a major and a minor in psychology in both the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees, and a honours degree option. Our 23 tenured and tenure-track faculty members are engaged in research in all areas of psychology, and, in addition to offering a high caliber of classroom instruction, students are encouraged to take advantage of opportunities such as honours and independent studies to add further depth to their educational experience. Field placements in clinical psychology, at a variety of community organizations, is also made available to eligible students.
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