UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #737 | Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement

Submission information

Submission Number: 737

Submission ID: 14311

Submission UUID: 16a991a4-3100-43ee-aa35-ef02b0df91aa

Submission URI: /urop-research-mentor-project-submission-portal

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Created: Fri, 08/09/2024 - 12:02 PM

Completed: Fri, 08/09/2024 - 12:02 PM

Changed: Thu, 09/12/2024 - 11:55 AM

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Language: English

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Research Mentor Information

Primary Research Mentor Name Ashley N Johns

Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns She/her

When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific? ajohns@fsu.edu

Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) ajohns@fsu.edu

Position Title Graduate Student

Faculty Advisor Name Sindy Chapa

Faculty Advisor's FSU Email sindy.chapa@cci.fsu.edu

FSU College (if applicable) Communication and Information

FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation School of Communication

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Additional Research Mentor(s)

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Name of Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) (if applicable) Kaylin Lane & Alessandra Noli

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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) kl23g@fsu.edu

Overall Project Details

Title of the Project A Qualitative Content Analysis of How “Snapped: Killer Couples” Portray Female Perpetrators Compared to Their Male Partners in Crime

Project Keywords true crime, media studies, communication

Are you currently looking for research assistants? No

Number of Research Assistants Needed 3

Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Open to all but most related to communication or criminology

Project Location: On FSU Main Campus

If the project location is off campus, does the research assistant(s) need to provide their own transportation? Yes

Please select the choice that most accurately describes your expectations for the research assistant(s): Partially Remote

Approximately how many hours a week would the research assistant(s) need to work? 5-7 hours per week, flexible schedule

Roughly what time frame do you expect research assistant(s) to work? Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)

Overall Research Project Description This study seeks to understand the ways male and female homicide offenders are portrayed to true crime content consumers. Based on a social constructionist perspective, the gendered portrayals of murderers in true crime content may influence how people perceive gender differences in the world around them, especially in relation to crime.

We will seek to answer the following answer:
How does the show portray the female homicide offenders?
How does the show portray the male homicide offenders?
How do the portrayals of male and female homicide offenders differ?

To examine these questions, we will analyze all 17 seasons of Snapped: Killer Couples, a popular television show airing on the Oxygen network and streaming on Peacock. This show presents a unique research opportunity as each episode features a male and female perpetrator, allowing an equal representation of gender portrayals for analysis.

Research Tasks Prepared to watch episodes of a true crime show that may include sensitive or difficult topics
Coding using a codebook and memo-ing after each episode (we will provide the codebook and coding/memoing training during the UROP position)
Assisting in analysis of results
Research-related writing

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Research writing (recommended)
Time management (required)
Ability to watch a show for analysis, not necessarily for pleasure (required)

Mentoring Philosophy My mentoring philosophy is grounded in understanding and supporting each mentee’s individual goals, strengths, and motivations. By fostering a respectful, interactive, and safe learning environment, I aim to empower mentees to take ownership of their growth, embrace challenges, and continually seek knowledge through inquiry.

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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable? Yes

Roundtable times and Zoom links Tuesday, September 3 from 5-7pm

THURSDAY ROUNDTABLE CANCELLED AND RESCHEDULED DUE TO PERSONAL CONFLICT FOR RESEARCHER-- if you are unable to attend the Friday session but have any specific questions regarding the project, please do not hesitate to reach out via email at ajohns@fsu.edu

Friday, September 6 from Noon to 1pm
Zoom link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/97837126853

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UROP Program Elements

Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication Yes

UROP Performance Evaluation Yes

Materials Grant Yes

UROP Poster Presentation Yes

Faculty Advisor Confirmation Yes

Are you interested in attending in a UROP Research Mentor Workshop Series? No

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Year 2024

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