Presenters will assign readings a week in advance, at the class meeting. Readings should include a synopsis of the presentation made available a week in advance by the student, and one to two articles or other manuscripts for background. At least two copies of the synopsis and readings should be placed on reserve in the psych. Each presenter also will designate a week in advance one fellow student who will be constructive critic, and another who will serve as an advocate. The critic, defender, and I should each receive copies of the synopsis and readings a week in advance.
Students are responsible for fulfilling all three roles at least once during our weekly meetings.
Role of Your Thesis Advisor You also should meet at least once a week with your advisor about you thesis proposal or research in progress. Your advisor is the expert in your research area. Our meeting should never be a substitute for meeting with your advisor. There might be a presentation as well, by me of some of my current research. This could be successfully avoided, however, if enough students talk long enough about their proposals.