Capstone Projects


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Dark Patterns and User Autonomy: How Manipulative Design Undermines User Choice

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Pre-migration Expectations and Post-migration Realities of International Students in Canada

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The Rise of the "Sephora Kid": Revealing TikTok's Role in the Early Skincare Consumer Behavior Among Gen Alpha

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How the Body is Presented on Social Media: Unveiling its Influence on the Mental Well-being of Young Adults

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Innovate, Create, Automate: Exploring the Intersection of AI and Content Creation

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Retail Therapy: Exploring the Psychological, Emotional, and Sociological Dynamics of Stress Management Through Shopping

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Intimacy amongst the youth through digital communication technologies

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The Detrimental Impact of Covid-19 Lockdowns on Cyber & Domestic Crime

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Soundscapes Unveiled: Navigating the Harmony of Algorithms and Personalized Recommendations in Music Streaming Platforms

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Unveiling the Thrift: Exploring the Perceptions and Realities of Thrifting Through Social Media Discourse

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Post-COVID-19 Mental Health Concerns Among Canadian University Students: A Design Thinking Approach

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Fitness Influencer Marketing: Exploring the Impact of Body Image Representation

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Uncovering Representations of Environmentally Conscious Travel on TikTok

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Got Grit? A Critical Analysis of Equity Discourses and Realities for Racialized Disabled Students at Toronto Metropolitan University

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The Leadership Styles of the 21st Century's Greatest Football Managers

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The Media’s Impact on Public Perceptions of CTE in NFL Players: A Study on Scientific Findings and Public Attitudes

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(De)Constructing the Female Murderer: Narrative Tropes in Media Portrayals of Female Murderers in The New York Times (1992-2022)

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Out for Dinner: Comparing Local and Tourist Spending at a Popular Toronto Restaurant

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The Impact of Academic Accommodations on University Students' Academic Success

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City of Tomorrow: Exploring Sidewalk Labs Toronto and Its Impact on Torontonians

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Unveiling TikTok's Impact: Exploring Its Influence on Digital Marketing Success

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Sounds of Consciousness: An Autophenomenography of Music and the Mind

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All Eyes on You - The Effects Surveillance has on Human Behavior

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The Right to be Supported: the impacts of LGBTQ+ Environments on queer & trans youth

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Stage, Screens, and Strategies: Exploring the Impact of Influencer Marketing on Broadway Ticket Sales

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The Injustices in the Criminal Justice against Racialized Individuals

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Decoding Online Dialogue: TikTok Mental Health Content & Self Diagnosis Among Gen Z

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Live Music and Fandom: Participatory Media and its Impact on Community

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Imagining an Interoperable Internet: Exploring Channels Between Walled Gardens

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Crabs & Marketing to Piranhas: A Deep Dive Into Tumblr's Social Media Strategy

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Assessing the Canadian Government’s Methods of Communicating Information on the Climate Crisis to the Public

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Hospitality's New Spirit - Disrupting The Hospitality Through Non-Alcoholic Beverages

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Math Teaching and Math Anxiety in the East and West: A Comparative Analysis

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Exploring the Intersection of Cookie Compliance & User Privacy on the Internet

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Shaping Mindsets: The Role of TikTok's Manifestation Content on Gratitude, Negativity Bias, and Psychological Well-Being

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Exploring AI’s Impact on Communication: Real Voices in Corporate and Creative Sectors

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Indigenous Fashion Enterprises: Facilitating Economic Reconciliation and Community Empowerment

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Understanding the Music Industry's Opportunities: An In-depth Analysis

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Fascination and Harm: The Media’s Portrayal of Serial Killers and Its Impact on Society

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Analyzing the Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Future Academic Success

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A Critical Examination of the Advantages of Young Adults Engaging in International Study Abroad Programs

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Celebrities Are Real People Too, Right? Celebrity Parties, Judges, and Jurors When in a Televised Courtroom, Drawing on the Depp vs. Heard and Simpson vs. The People Trials

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A Critical Examination of the Advantages of Young Adults Engaging in International Study Abroad Programs

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Government Policies & Communication Surrounding Lyme Disease in Canada

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Girlblogging: Tumblr subcultures and female identity in participatory media

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The Direct and Indirect Behavioural Patterns and Risks in the Mental Health of Those Living with Chronic Pain: Research Proposal
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The Direct and Indirect Behavioural Patterns and Risks in the Mental Health of Those Living with Chronic Pain

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Unlocking the Language of Canine Companionship: Exploring Human-Dog Communication

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The Accessibility of Mobile Dating Apps for Visually Impaired Individuals

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Virtual Reality: Is it the Future of Design? A Study on Social Media Public Perceptions of VR in Design & Design Education

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Navigating Crisis: An Examination of the Volkswagen Emissions Scandal (2015) and its Lessons for Effective Communication in Organizations

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How the body is presented on social media. Unveiling its influence on the mental well-being of young adults.

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A Critical Examination of the Advantages of Young Adults Engaging in International Study Abroad Programs