Senior Theses 2006-2009

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2006

  • Jessica Drake, "An Application of Generic Criticism: President George W. Bush's Address to the Nation on Hurricane Katrina Relief," May 2006

2007

  • Jaimen Brill, "A Means-End Theory Approach to Users' Presentation of Self on Myspace", May 2007
  • Catherine Zsamboky Evans, "An Insight into the Branded Self: A Rhetorical Analysis of Video Resumes Posted on You Tube from January, 2006 to July, 2007"
  • Alisha Gianakakis, "Direct-to-Consumer Advertising: Influences of Pharmaceutical Advertisements", May 2007
  • Shannon Kelley, "Beyond Ink: A Feminist Analysis of Tattoos as Nonverbal Communication", May 2007
  • Sarah Kreutter, "How One's Impending Development of Hereditary Glaucoma Affects Different Aspects of Their Life", May 2007
  • Katherine Robert, "Measuring the Effects of Cosmetic Surgery Reality Television Programs upon College Students' Self-Esteem and Body-Image Satisfaction" May 2007
  • Jessica Sica-Lieber, "Just Like Their Parents? A Comparative Study of Automobile Purchase Motivations for Two Age-Cohorts: Generation Y and Baby Boomers," Winter 2007

2008

  • Ryland M. Bacorn, "Professional or Socialite? A Uses and Gratifications Approach to the Benefits, Risks, and Privacy of Students' Facebook Profiles," Fall 2008
  • Michele Goulet-Warner, "Attitude Change and Messages of Social Change in Music Videos," May 2008
  • Suzie Kim, "The Phenomenon of Impulse Buying Behavior," May 2008
  • Karyn N. Lewis, "Consequences of Idealized Images in Advertising: The Relationship among Social Comparison, Self-discrepancy, and Body Dissatisfaction," May 2008
  • Lisa Oezalpay, "Personal Advertisements Online: The City in Which You Reside and Its Implications on Mate Selection," May 2008
  • Christie M. Ong, "YouTube for Deaf, H-O-H, and Hearing Students: A Uses and Gratifications Study," May 2008
  • Curtis Osterberg, "The Influential Role of Contemporary Military-Themed Movies with Regards to Public Opinion," May 2008
  • Sarah Pilato, "An Investigation into the Relationship of Self-Reported Perceived Anonymity, Self-Reported Medium Familiarity, and Self-Reported Trait Aggressiveness to Speech Aggressiveness in Computer-Mediated
  • Communication: A Pilot Study," May 2008
  • Rhiannon Rossi, "You Said What Online: A Content Analysis of the Information Self-Disclosed on MySpace and Facebook," May 2008
  • Juanita Sikorski, "To Smoke or Not To Smoke? A Content Analysis of Magazine Antismoking Campaigns," May 2008
  • Sadie L. Thornton, "Election '08: A Study of the Effects of Celebrity Endorsements on the Likelihood of Voting in the 2008 Presidential Election, Summer 2008

2009

  • Danielle M. Akins, "The Maturation of College Student’s News Gathering as They Progress Through Their College Education," Spring 2009
  • Patricia Beggs, "Desperately Seeking Guidance: A Gender-Targeted Comparative Analysis of Mate-Seeking Advice Books," Summer 2009
  • Alison Bird, “The Effects of Social Media Use on the Relationships between Romantically Involved College Students,” Winter 2009
  • Akilah Clark "The Race for Beauty," Spring 2009
  • Brittany Davies, "Measuring the Effectiveness of Product Placement: Product Placement Being Verbally Mentioned Versus Product Placement Visually Displayed, Which Method Has a More Successful Recall?" Spring 2009
  • Dawn Dewald, "Shopping Strategies and Brand Loyalty: Differences between Experienced and Inexperienced Shoppers," Spring 2009
  • Robin C. Hayes, "Running Head: Pop Music in Advertising, The Influence of Pop Music in Commercial Advertising," Spring 2009
  • Rebecca Higgins, "Online Social Networks and Weight Loss: A Comparative Study Between Online and Face-to-Face Weight Loss Methods," Spring 2009
  • Sherry Hoag, “2003-2009 Travel & Leisure Advertisements:  A Content Analysis of Travel Groups and Gender,” Winter 2009
  • Noah Hoit, “Personal and Social Uses of Music in the College Context,” Winter 2009
  • Lisa Janos, “An Investigation of Self-Disclosure Levels in Online Settings Compared to Self-Disclosure Levels in Face to Face Communication among Undergraduate Students,” Winter 2009
  • Andre Jarreau, "Social Change and Facebook: Investigating Change in the Information Gathering Habits of Facebook Users," Spring 2009
  • Stephanie Keller, "Referencing Social Networking Sites as Part of the Hiring Process: How HR Reps Say They Use Social Networking Sites," Summer 2009
  • Travis Lee Clark, “An Analysis of Perceived Happiness and Its Relation to Facebook Intensity,” Winter 2009
  • Luz E. Ramirez, “Online Gaming:  An Empirical Examination of the Determinants to Online Game Player’s Attitudes Toward In-game Advertisements,” Winter 2009
  • Brian S. Locastro, "The Differences Between Heavy and Light Comedy News Viewers and Their Self-Reported Perceptions of News Credibility in Traditional Media," Spring 2009
  • Ashley McCaslin, “Differences in Racial Presence:  A Content Analysis of Racial Presence in Child Targeted Advertising,” Winter 2009
  • Krystle N. Jones, "The Self-Reported Motivations for Interracial Dating Between Caucasians and African Americans/Blacks," Spring 2009
  • Lacey Senese, "Sex Differences and Jealousy in Romantic Relationships & The Effects on Communication," Spring 2009
  • Ivan Villafana, "In-Game Advertising: Are Avid and Casual Gamers Affected Differently?" Spring 2009
  • Marlana Yacci, “Credibility and Opinion Leadership and Their Effects on Facebook Marketing Communications,” Winter 2009

2010

  • Elizabeth Bunn, "Brand Recall Based on Involvement Level during Televised Sporting Events", May 2010
  • Michael A. Diaz, "Risk-Related Evaluation of H1N1 Coverage in U.S. Newspapers", May 2010
  • Danielle F. Gatti, "Facebook: To Post or Not to Post: An Analysis of Facebook Users’ Motivations to not Self-Disclose", May 2010
  • Sherry Hoag, "2003-2009 Travel & Leisure Advertisements: A Content Analysis of Travel Groups and Gender", May 2010
  • Dorothy Miteva, "Influences on Body Image Perceptions among College Females", May 2010
  • Janice Murphy, "The Impact of Blogs and Social Networks on Knowledge of Current Events", May 2010
  • Zachary H. Myrow, "Questioning Conclusions on Humor Advertisements and Levels of Involvement: Do They Apply to Advertisements Promoting Same-Sex Marriage?" May 2010
  • Surika Pillay, "Complexion Perfection: A Content Analysis of the Differences in Healthy Skin Representation across Beauty Magazines", May 2010
  • Sophie A. Schillaci, "Parasocial Interaction between College Students and Reality versus Fictional Television Personalities", May 2010
  • Nicole Sherman, "National and Local Newspaper Coverage of Male and Female Athletes at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games", May 2010
  • Rebecca M. Waxer, "Retention in Video Conferencing versus Interpersonal Communication", May 2010