What are ArgoPoints? ArgoPoints are participation points given to students utilizing the PRP. You can earn ArgoPoints by participating in research studies or by completing alternative reading assignments. Either way, ArgoPoints will be translated into extra credit points in an approved undergraduate course in the School of Psychological and Behavioral Sciences. To deadline to participate in the PRP is listed on the homepage of the student section of the website. You may still participate in research after this point, but your participation will not result in ArgoPoints. You may still receive another small incentive for participation if the study offers one. The deadline to submit alternative reading assignments for ArgoPoints this semester is listed on the homepage of the student section of the website. No assignments will be accepted after this point. Assignments must be submitted via e-mail to spbsprp@uwf.edu. They must be submitted correctly, following the assignment guidelines and guidelines for e-mailing assignments. Assignments that are completed or submitted incorrectly will not be counted. Assignments that are incomplete will not count either. Read the alternative assignment instructions carefully at http://www.uwf.edu/spbs/prp/alternative/ before submitting. You will earn one (1) ArgoPoint for each hour of research participation. Each research study can take anywhere from ½ hour to several hours. Participation is always rounded up to the next half hour. Also, you will earn one (1) ArgoPoint after you complete two (2) alternative reading assignments. ArgoPoints are translated into extra credit in approved courses. It is important to note that ArgoPoints will be translated differently for each course according to the syllabus for that specific course. The amount of extra credit that is assigned for each ArgoPoint is at the discretion of your individual instructor/professor. Read your syllabus carefully to determine the answers to the following questions:
Each ArgoPoint may only be used for one course. You may not “double-dip” and use a single ArgoPoint for more than one course. At the time that you participate in a research study or submit an alternative assignment, you will indicate the course to which you want to apply the ArgoPoints you earn. You may not change your decision and apply them to a different course later. You may earn additional ArgoPoints at another time and apply them to a different course. Finally, ArgoPoints may not be carried over to a new semester or term.
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