You are invited to participate in research on political attitudes and information. The purpose of this study is to help us better understand the relation between people's attitudes and the information they receive.

You can do this survey at any Internet-connected computer. The entire survey is a series of social and political opinion questions. Completing the survey takes about between 1-2 hours and is worth 3 points on your final course grade.

Participation in research is voluntary. You do not have to be in this study (an alternate extra credit opportunity is available and described below). If you decide to be in the study and change your mind, you have the right to drop out at any time. You may skip questions or stop participating at any time. Whatever you decide, you will not lose any benefits to which you are otherwise entitled.

Faculty Supervisor: Jason Reifler

Location: Any computer with an Internet connection and some amount of privacy

Selection Criteria: Open to students enrolled in POLS 1101 If you have questions, please email Dr. Jason Reifler.

To receive extra credit, you must complete the survey by Friday June 5 at 3:00 PM.

To take the survey, click on the link below:

Extra Credit Survey

Alternate Extra Credit Assignment

If you do not want to participate in the research study above, you still have an opportunity to receive an equal amount of extra credit (3 points towards your final grade) by completing a short (2-3 page) original paper giving your analysis of the Obama Administration to date. Your analysis should be sure to focus on both domestic and foreign policy.

The paper (hard copy only) should be turned into Jason Reifler, PhD (Department of Political Science, General Classroom Building, Suite 1005) no later than Friday, June 5 at 3:00 PM.