Methodology and Proposed Thesis Topics 7/1/13

Research Methodology Subject 1 Subject 2 Research Methodology

Elizabeth Taurisani | Directed Research | Prof. Tom Klinkowstein

Thesis Topics

Eliminate distractions

Create archives for documentation

Set schedule/plan

RESEARCH SETTING

1

Research Methodology Thesis Topics


Create list of related resources and literature

IDENTIFY 2



Collect research from trusted resources

(Libraries, experts,

academic articles etc.)

COLLECT 3


SOLICIT 4

Solicit people in network

(Online survey, facebook, twitter,

you tube etc.)

3 and 4 can take place at the same time


Summarize !ndings

SUMMARIZE 5



Take a break from active research to allow subconscious thought processing

(take a walk, allow distractions, watch T.V., etc.)

TAKE A BREAK

6



Identify overlapping patterns for hypotheses development

IDENTIFY PATTERNS

7



Draw conclusions

DEVELOP HYPOTHESES

8



Consult experts and mentors

Document feedback

FEEDBACK

9



Finalize conclusions in order to propose interventions/projects/experiments

FINALIZE CONCLUSIONS

10



Research Methodology Thesis Topic 1


Topic 1

I am studying How ethical consumerism affects brand percep>ons within American young adult communi>es.

Question Because I want to discover opportuni>es for consumer awareness and ac>vism within this ethnographic group.

Conceptual Significance To help readers understand how prac>ced ethical consumerism can lead to posi>ve

social responsibility reform.

Ethical consumer concerns include: Environmental issues, Human Rights, Animal Rights, Poli9cs and Sustainability.





Topic 2

I am studying What makes interac>ve media par>cipa>on associa>ve to self iden>ty construc>on with American adolescents.

Question Because I want to find undiscovered interac>ve opportuni>es to foster self iden>ty explora>on and

construc>on for this ethnographic group.

Conceptual Significance To help readers understand how interac>vity can offer innova>ve iden>ty development alterna>ves.

Relates to interac9ve gaming, social media, broadcas9ng media and brand associa9ons.





Topic 3

I am studying How transmedia (or mul> plaKorm) storytelling effects audience experience of narra>ve within the Millenial genera>on.

Question Because I want to develop experiences which will speak to and be embraced by this ethnographic group.

Conceptual Significance To help readers understand the the ways transmedia storytelling might be seen as communica>on innova>on.

Types of plaAorms range from User Generated Content to book publishing to theater produc9on to digital and physical games and social media etc.



Technology

Methodology and Proposed Thesis Topics 7/1/13