Annually, TOPSS administers an award co-sponsored by the American
Psychological Foundation (APF) to recognize outstanding research projects conducted
by high school students. In past years, TOPSS reviewed the list of Intel Science
semifinalists to identify research projects that fall within the domain of psychology.
This year students can subject research papers that are not part of the Intel
Science contest (see below for application and submission guidelines).
The award structure for this competition is: $1,500 first
place, $1,000 second place, $500 third place, $250 fourth place. Winners’ names and
descriptions of their projects appear in the fall APF newsletter, the PTN, and the APA
Monitor.
To submit your paper (if it is not a part of the Intel
contest) send three copies of your paper along with the information requested below to:
Excellence in High School Student Research Awards, c/o Sherrill Simons, Education
Directorate, American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC
20002-4242. Submissions must be postmarked by May 1, 2001.
I. TITLE OF RESEARCH REPORT
II. STUDENT INFORMATION
Last Name ____________________ First Name ________________
Middle Initial_____
Home
Address____________________________________________________________
City __________________________ State _______________ ZIP
__________________
Telephone
Number________________________________________________________
E-Mail
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III. HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION
High School
Name________________________________________________________
School
Address___________________________________________________________
City ______________________ State ____________________
ZIP_________________
Principal’s Last Name __________________ First Name
_________________________
Telephone Number ____________________ Fax
Number______________________
E-Mail__________________________________________________________________
IV. INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB) APPROVAL INFORMATION
(Note: This form is for APF/TOPSS information. Completing it does not constitute
application or approval to carry out the research. You must receive approval from
your own institution, following legal guidelines.)
Student’s
Name__________________________________________________________
Student’s High
School_____________________________________________________
A. Explain why human subjects are proposed or necessary
for this project.
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B. Describe and assess any potential risk (physical,
psychological, social, legal, other).
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C. Describe consent procedures to be followed and attach a
sample of the completed Informed
Consent Form used if applicable.
_____________________________________________________________________________
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D. Describe procedures to minimize risks.
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E. Signature
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V. RESEARCH REPORT
To give the judges a better understanding of your
achievement, please answer the following questions.
a. How did you get the idea for your research?
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b. Where was the research done and who supervised your
research? Give names, titles, addresses,
and telephone numbers.
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c. What help have you received in doing your research?
Please tell who helped you and what help each gave. (Be sure to include help received in
equipment, in ideas, in materials, in methodology, etc.)
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