College of Information Studies: Recent submissions
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Bit by Bit: Using Design-Based Research to Improve the Health Literacy of Adolescents
(2015)Background: Although a low health literacy level has been found to be among the most powerful predictors of poor health outcomes, there is very little research focused on assessing and improving the health literacy skills ... -
Interdisciplinary Big Data Presentation
(2018-04-03)Presentation for the Interdisciplinary Big Data Workshop focused on data-driven decision-making processes. -
A HOUSE OF BRICK: USING THE ACRL FRAMEWORK TO [RE]BUILD A STRONGER, MORE SUSTAINABLE DEMOCRACY THROUGH A STAND-ALONE, INFORMATION LITERACY COURSE
(2017)This thesis explores the relationship with and value of information literacy to a successful, democratic society. It analyzes societal needs and presents historical and philosophical relevance for the value of understanding ... -
Designing Cyberbullying Prevention and Mitigation Tools
(2017)While cyberbullying is prevalent among adolescents, attempts by researchers to evaluate mechanisms for its prevention and mitigation have been largely non-existent. In this dissertation, I argue that the complex nature of ... -
Performing Play: Cultural Production on Twitch.tv
(2017)Streaming is an emerging practice of videogame culture, where a player broadcasts a live capture of their game-play to an audience. Every day Twitch.tv, the most popular streaming platform, features thousands of streams ...