The Effects of Source Credibility and Message Framing on Sociopolitical Attitudes
A Research Study by Ryan Hall & Mackenzie O'Neill
ABOUT US
Mackenzie S. O'Neill
Mackenzie is a senior at Texas State University working towards his Bachelor of Science degree within the Applied Sociology program with a minor in writing. He is currently completing the internship program to satisfy the last of his coursework.
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Mack is interested in gaining research experience to prepare himself and his portfolio for a graduate program. A goal for this endeavor is to publish a peer-reviewed article. His interests are social-psych, information science, religious studies, behavioral statistics, and creative writing. His skills include quantitative data analysis using SPSS, strong verbal and non-verbal communication, social media and website management, superior writing abilities, conflict-resolution, critical thinking, a deep understanding of the other, leadership and team management, and a creative process of problem-solving. He currently works part-time as the First Assistant Manager at Hometown Cinemas LLC in Lockhart, Texas.
The oppurtunity to observe how language and message source can affect indivduals came as an inspiration to use his writing skills in a constructive way to benefit the current literature. Mack aspires to not only understand the world, but hopefully do something in response.
Email: Mso2@txstate.edu
Ryan A. Hall
Ryan is a senior at Texas State University pursuing a Bachelor of General Studies.
Email: Rah177@txstate.edu
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