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University Of Maine Students' Family Income And Its Relation To Alcoholism, Vincent Loconte
University Of Maine Students' Family Income And Its Relation To Alcoholism, Vincent Loconte
Honors College
This study was designed to address the issue of alcohol abuse among University of Maine students’ families and to look for correlating factors, mainly income. The project used an online, anonymous survey of on-campus students at the University of Maine to examine a possible correlation between (a) having a family member with alcoholism and (b) their family’s social economic status. One purpose of this research study was to find if there is accurate, adequate education or counseling for students who have alcohol abuse problems or family members who are alcoholics. A non-research byproduct of the survey was that, for students …
Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac: What's Next?, Zachary D. Porter
Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac: What's Next?, Zachary D. Porter
Honors College
The purpose of this research was to explore the mortgage market in the United States and determine an effective plan of action moving forward. The US experienced a major housing crisis in 2007-2008. As a result, the market has been under significant scrutiny. At the heart of this debate are the two major lending institutions, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The crisis has caused many politicians to call for an overhaul of the US mortgage market, a phasing out of the two agencies, and a shift in the market toward the private sector. A bipartisan proposal in March 2014 addressed …
Muckrakers Vs. Public Relations: Analytical Case Studies, Maria Necastro
Muckrakers Vs. Public Relations: Analytical Case Studies, Maria Necastro
Honors College
The purpose of the three independent case studies in this thesis is to examine the complex relationship between investigative journalism and corporate public relations. By examining the journalistic works written by three of America’s best-selling authors and the following corporate communications responses, it becomes possible to understand the importance of strategic communication. Ultimately the dynamic relationship between investigative reporting and public relations is one that produces visible change, within both society and corporations.