As a student, research projects were normal. I especially had many such projects since I was a Communications major and an honors student. Below are some are those projects.
Violence in Hip Hop, R&B, and Rap Music Videos
Research paper that analyzed themes of violence present in music videos and what the implication of those themes can have on society.
Gillette and Positive Representations of Masculinity Ideals
Research paper which explained themes present in a prominent Gillette ad and what those themes could mean for society.
Empowerment and Representation in the Dove “Real Beauty” Campaign
Group research project on an AD/PR campaign on awareness of the campaign and if it would affect consumer buying habits of the product.
The Effect of Popular, Contemporary Music Artist Persona on Young Adults
First draft of honors thesis research project proposal on the influence of the persona popular, contemporary artists put out on society, and if their use of product placement in their music videos influences consumer purchase intention.
The Influence of Artist Persona and Product Placement in Music Videos on College Students
Senior honors thesis on the influence of popular music artist persona and their use of product placement in music videos on college students.
Research is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought.
Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
Deborah Afolabi 