Senior Theses 2006-2009
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
- 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
- Andre Jarreau, "Social Change and Facebook: Investigating Change in the Information Gathering Habits of Facebook Users," Spring 2009
- Krystle N. Jones, "The Self-Reported Motivations for Interracial Dating Between Caucasians and African Americans/Blacks," 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
- 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
- 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