For example, a student must consent to be a participant in the research project. The research must not recruit students in a way that is coercive. If extra credit is offered there must be an alternative means to earn the credit, Yekel said. Since the study focuses on coping strategies used in the workplace, Grandy chooses her sample from among those students who have jobs, she said. In the study students are asked to fill out diaries describing notable events of that day.
Students also discuss their responses to issues that arise.
Grandy has received positive feedback from participants. Grandy also hopes to gain valuable insights from the student's reflections. Like Grandy's study, the psychology department involves many of its own students in their research. Many times, mass screenings are used to identify participants before they become part of a study. Other research projects on campus are open to the entire community.