Sample Research Papers
Over the course of my studies at Penn State, I developed and honed my research skills. The following is a sampling of papers that demonstrate research and analysis skills. To view and/or download a .pdf version, click on the title of each paper.
For examples of larger-scale research projects, visit the pages for my Undergraduate Honors Thesis and PLA Social Change Project.
For examples of larger-scale research projects, visit the pages for my Undergraduate Honors Thesis and PLA Social Change Project.
Fall 2011
Penn State Student Participation Trends and Suggestions for Improvement of ComRadio News Recruiting Methods: The topic for this paper was self-chosen and written in partial fulfillment of Penn State's Effective Business Writing (ENGL 202D) course. The paper includes analysis and application of published research in the context of ComRadio News's recruitment strategies, as well as a survey study I designed and distributed to first-year Penn State students specifically for the purpose of understanding student motivations in joining extracurricular activities.
Fall 2010
The Effect of Red Study Materials on Test Performance in Academic Settings: This paper is a research report written in partial fulfillment of Penn State's Research Methods in Psychology (PSYCH 301W) course. The report is based on an experiment conducted in the laboratory component of the course.
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Spring 2009
Observational Study of Sleep Habits and Activity in Pre-School Children: The topic for this paper was self-chosen and written in partial fulfillment of Penn State's Developmental Psychology (PSYCH 212H) course. The report is based on an observational study of pre-school children's sleep habits; variables included activity level, sleep time, sleep latency (how long it took each child to fall asleep), age, and gender.