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A Content Analysis Of Minority Representation In A Selection Of Current College And University Viewbooks, JoLena Ann Broussard 2016 Louisiana State University

A Content Analysis Of Minority Representation In A Selection Of Current College And University Viewbooks, Jolena Ann Broussard

Honors Capstones

No abstract provided.


The Effects Of Message Appeals In Corporate Social Responsibility Communication On Organized-Public Relationships, Kristin N. White 2016 Louisiana State University

The Effects Of Message Appeals In Corporate Social Responsibility Communication On Organized-Public Relationships, Kristin N. White

Honors Capstones

No abstract provided.


Social Media & Political Engagement: Environmental Organizations, Social Media And Political Engagement, Tyler Cate 2016 Bemidji State University

Social Media & Political Engagement: Environmental Organizations, Social Media And Political Engagement, Tyler Cate

Political Science Theses and Capstones

Social media is becoming more important in today’s digital society, but how effective is the use of social media when it comes to political engagement? How do environmental organizations use social media and is it effective in encouraging their “followers” to engage in online and/or offline political activity? I collected Facebook and Twitter data from ten environmental organizations to assess the effectiveness of each posting. I hypothesize that the groups making direct calls for action via social media receive a greater response – beyond “clicktivism” or “slacktivism” – than the groups that do not. The data includes the number of …


Nexus, Spring 2016, Wright State University Community 2016 Wright State University

Nexus, Spring 2016, Wright State University Community

Nexus Literary Journal

Nexus is a magazine that began as an insert in the Wright State Guardian student newspaper in 1965 and has since been published semi-regularly. It began only accepting creative writing, but has since expanded to include illustrations, photography and other non-written art forms. Today, it is published in a digital format and accepts submissions from around the country, though it maintains its commitment to the Wright State Community.


Connecting The Dots: How Iot Is Going To Revolutionize The Digital Marketing Landscape For Millennials, Chloe E. Spilotro 2016 University of San Diego

Connecting The Dots: How Iot Is Going To Revolutionize The Digital Marketing Landscape For Millennials, Chloe E. Spilotro

Undergraduate Honors Theses

The growing phenomenon of the Internet of Things (IoT), which is that any item capable of being connected to the Internet will be, presents an unprecedented opportunity for businesses. Using an extensive literature review, the current research examines the significant shift in marketing strategies that need to take place to target the millennial generation of as they adopt IoT. Most research defines the Millennial generation as those born from the early 1980s to the early 2000s. As individuals in this generation grow older, there are two behavioral implications: 1) their acceptance of technology suggests they will be quick to adopt …


Y U No Ansr? A Chronemics Analysis Of Electronic Communications, Lauren Vorderkunz 2016 Liberty University

Y U No Ansr? A Chronemics Analysis Of Electronic Communications, Lauren Vorderkunz

Masters Theses

This paper explores current literature related to chronemics in electronic communication to show that emailing, texting, and social media should be studied in order to understand how one’s self-esteem is affected by these forms of communication to bring about a greater awareness. This research describes a sample study of college students’ reactions to response times using a mixed methods approach, specifically an explanatory sequential model. Through an evaluation of Zimbardo’s (1999) time perspective studies, peer reviewed journal articles, and computer-mediated communication chronemic studies, this paper provides an argument that response times in electronic communications indicate priority and hierarchy between communicators …


Depolarizing Science: The Effects Of Local Crises On Partisan Science Policy, Christopher R. Handy 2016 Louisiana State University

Depolarizing Science: The Effects Of Local Crises On Partisan Science Policy, Christopher R. Handy

Honors Capstones

No abstract provided.


Examining The Knowledge And Attitudes Of The Public In Regard To Military Sexual Trauma Policy, Lindsey Miller 2016 Louisiana State University

Examining The Knowledge And Attitudes Of The Public In Regard To Military Sexual Trauma Policy, Lindsey Miller

Honors Capstones

No abstract provided.


Trumped: How A Billionaire With 140 Characters Stole Billions In Free Media, Kylie Shae Keyser 2016 Louisiana State University

Trumped: How A Billionaire With 140 Characters Stole Billions In Free Media, Kylie Shae Keyser

Honors Capstones

No abstract provided.


The Minero Magazine, Volume Xxiii, Spring 2016, UTEP Student Publications 2016 University of Texas at El Paso

The Minero Magazine, Volume Xxiii, Spring 2016, Utep Student Publications

The Prospector

Cover Story: The Naked Truth: Untold Body-image Issues


Access Magazine, April 2016, San Jose State University, School of Journalism and Mass Communications 2016 San Jose State University

Access Magazine, April 2016, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Access Magazine

No abstract provided.


Your Face Betrays You: A Fantasy Theme Analysis Of Lie To Me, Caroline Campbell 2016 Abilene Christian University

Your Face Betrays You: A Fantasy Theme Analysis Of Lie To Me, Caroline Campbell

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Research concerning the consequences of edutainment has revealed that television shows have the capability to influence audience members. As the lines between education and entertainment are becoming increasingly blurred, viewers may not be aware of how watching such shows impacts them. Lie to Me is a popular edutainment television series that educates viewers about the power of micro expressions. Ekman has dedicated a large part of his life to the development of research related to micro expressions. The show’s main character, Cal Lightman, portrayed Paul Ekman’s special talents and knowledge through his ability to detect micro expressions. The first three …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 91, No. 17, WKU Student Affairs 2016 Western Kentucky University

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 91, No. 17, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

  • Collins, Emma. Republicans, Democrats Unable to Compromise on Budget – Politics
  • Moore, Brittiny. Drone Dash – Connor Brooks, Chris Goulet, Student Research Conference
  • Dick, Jacob. 12 WKU Endowments Reach Underwater Level
  • Moore, Elisabeth. Students Involved in E-Sports Hope to Gain Traction with New Sponsorship
  • Collins, Emma. Senate Finally Outlines Performance Funding, Panned by House – Budget, Politics
  • Moore, Mollie. Keep Stress Away As the Semester Intensifies
  • King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon Spring Allergies
  • Moore, Mollie. Horoscopes
  • Johnson, Jack. Zootopia Is Keeping It Real, But in a Cute Way – Movie …


Prospectus, March 30, 2016, Parkland College 2016 Parkland College

Prospectus, March 30, 2016, Parkland College

Prospectus 2016

Parkland president discusses budget woes, faculty cuts; Humans of Parkland; Awareness of heroin prevalence, help for users emphasized by Public Safety; Softball, baseball teams start with a spring in their step; Cobras Softball 17-3; Summer Camp Music Festival '16 third round of artists announced


The Guardian, March 30, 2016, Wright State University Student Body 2016 Wright State University

The Guardian, March 30, 2016, Wright State University Student Body

The Guardian Student Newspaper

Twelve page issue of The Guardian, the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. The Guardian has been published regularly since March of 1965.


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 91, No. 16, WKU Student Affairs 2016 Western Kentucky University

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 91, No. 16, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

  • Carter, Brandon. A New Era: Rick Stansbury Takes Reigns of WKU Basketball
  • Skipworth, Dustin. Student Government Association to Recommend Guidelines for Next President – Presidential Search
  • Collins, Emma. House Rejects Senate Budget Proposal – Politics
  • Abri, Madihah. CISO Aims to Represent International Students – Council of International Students
  • Mathews, Carly. Gatton Academy of Math & Science Partners with National Stem Cell Foundation
  • Kast, Monica. Lawsuit from Former Swimming Team Member Stalled in U.S. District Court – Collin Craig, Hazing
  • Kast, Monica. WKU Student Research Conference to Include More than …


Ua12/2/1 Housing Guide, WKU Student Affairs 2016 Western Kentucky University

Ua12/2/1 Housing Guide, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special housing guide edition of the College Heights Herald.

  • Which Dorm is for You?
  • Pettway, Shantel-Ann. Comfort Animals Play Diverse Role on the Hill
  • Collins, Emma. Housing & Residence Life Releases New Housing Plan
  • Henderson, Andrew. Home, Home on the Hill
  • Moore, Mollie. Being Old and Living Isn’t that Bad, I Guess
  • Moore, Elisabeth. Columnist Shares Experience as a College-age Landlady
  • Moore, Brittiny. Going Away to College: When Distance Is Just a Number
  • Clark, Samantha. Students Rant & Rejoice Over Their Random Roommates
  • A Place to Call Home
  • Martin, Madison. I Won’t Romanticize Dorm Life, But It Was Still Pretty …


The Prospector, March 29, 2016, UTEP Student Publications 2016 University of Texas at El Paso

The Prospector, March 29, 2016, Utep Student Publications

The Prospector

Headline: The Road to Fitness


Media Perceptions On Sexual Assault On College Campuses, Maggie M. Hall 2016 University of South Florida

Media Perceptions On Sexual Assault On College Campuses, Maggie M. Hall

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

For the period of 1995-2013, females ages 18 to 24 had the highest rate of rape and sexual assault victimizations compared to females in all other age groups (Lynn & Sinozich, 2014). There is an even wider problem when among student victims, 20 percent of rape and sexual assault victimizations were reported to police, compared to 32% reported among nonstudent victims ages 18 to 24 (Lynn & Sinozich, 2014). With staggering statistics on sexual assaults, it is clear that this has become a national issue, which has further developed onto college campuses nationwide. In the last decade, sexual assault has …


The Effects Of Mission Statement Design On Behavioral Intention, Jonathan David West 2016 University of South Florida

The Effects Of Mission Statement Design On Behavioral Intention, Jonathan David West

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine whether the length and readability of a mission statement contribute to stakeholder behavior regarding the mission statement. The majority of studies in the mission statement literature have not attempted to find an empirical link between mission statement design and employee behavior. This study employed a 2 (length: long v. short) x 2 (readability: low v high) post-test only factorial design to test the relationship between message design and beliefs about the mission statement. Students at a large southeastern university (n=212) were shown the one of four treatments and asked to …


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