Using the Research Participation Website ---- Practicum in Counseling Psych Assessment Michael J. Walk Research Administrator http://ubalt.sona- systems.com/
Jan 17, 2018
Using the Research Participation Website
---- Practicum in Counseling
Psych Assessment
Michael J. WalkResearch Administrator
http://ubalt.sona-systems.com/
Website General Purposes• Researchers:
– Post studies to recruit participants– Give extra credit to participants
• Students:– View posted studies– Select study and sign up to participate– If applicable, select time and location to
participate– Receive extra credit for participating
• Instructors:– Easily see which students received extra credit
What’s the Big Idea?
• Problem:– There’s only two counseling rooms.– There are several classes of students who need
to use these rooms.• Solution:
– The website provides an online sign-up tool so students can see what times and days the rooms are open.
How does it work?
1. Create an account2. Log on to website3. View and select convenient available
timeslots for room use – coordinate with client
4. Arrive for your appointment
Website Introduction• The Login Page:
http://ubalt.sona-systems.com/
Website Introduction
• The Student Page:– Where the main menu is located.
• Main Components:– Studies– Schedule & Credits– Profile– FAQ
Creating an Account• Visit: http://ubalt.sona-systems.com/• Click on “Request and account here”
Creating an Account• Enter
information into boxes
• Use your UB mail account as your username!!
• Select your course!!!
Creating an Account
• Account approval• Login information sent via email
Logging in to the Website• Receive login information• Login to system• Change password
Changing Password• Click on “My Profile”
Changing Password• Enter old and new passwords into
appropriate boxes. Click “Update.”
Selecting Time Slots• Return to main page• Click on “Study Sign-Up”
Selecting Time Slots• Click on
– “APPL 619 & APPL 703 Room Sign-Up”• **If you did not select APPL 619 or 703 as one of your courses when you **If you did not select APPL 619 or 703 as one of your courses when you
created your account, this study will not be visible to you!**created your account, this study will not be visible to you!**
Selecting Time Slots• Click: “View Time Slots for This Study”
Selecting Time Slots• Find the available time-slot that works for you• Click “Sign Up”
Confirmation• If your sign-up was successful, you should
see the below screen:
Checking/Canceling Your Appointments
• Click on “My Schedule & Credits”
Checking/Canceling Your Appointments
• Your appointments will be displayed under “Study Sign-Ups”
Canceling Appointments• To cancel your appointment, click on the
“Cancel” button.
Canceling Appointments• You will be asked to confirm the cancellation.
Provisos and Fine Points• Setting / Canceling Appointments
– Must be done minimum 1 hours prior– If not, will not be allowed to change the schedule– YOU must notify your client of any changes
• Forgotten Passwords– Send an email to [email protected]– I will reset your password and send your new login
information to you.• Questions / Comments
– Send email to [email protected]– x5299 Wagman Lab
Thank You
Questions?