Capstone Projects

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From Sesame Street to Paw Patrol: The Evolution of Children's Television Programming

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The Relationship Between Neoliberalism and Political Engagement among Gen Z

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Curating The Self: How Contemporary Trends Reinforce Conformity & Performance Behvaiours

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Game On: The Consequences of How Social Media Discourse Has Shaped Fan Perception of Male Versus Female Athletes

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Unmasking Gender Bias: Pain Disparities in North American Emergency Rooms

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From Playtime to Paytime: How Influencer Food Marketing Exploits Young Audiences

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Getting Personal: Maximizing AI for Successful Personalized Advertising

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Fortune Favours the Kobold: The Salience of TTRPG Character-Creation Choices in Player-Character Sentimentality

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Sleep Matters: Investigating the Impact of Sleep Patterns on Academic Success

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Self-Help or Self-Harm? The Role of Self-Help Books in Normalizing or Stigmatizing Mental Health Struggles

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Once Upon a Place: Connecting the Disappearance of Third Places to the Loneliness Epidemic

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Networking Across: How does The Creative School Foster Cross-Collaboration?

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Mothering Before Motherhood: How the Adultification of Black Girls Influence their Perceptions of Motherhood

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Deeper Than the Threads: How One's Appearance Showcases the Social, Economic and Political Conditions of Society.

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Fake News and Verbal Attacks: The Evolution of Donald Trump's Campaign Rhetoric

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Does Faith Work? A Study on the Effects of Religious Coping on Individuals with Chronic Illness

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The Impact of Overconsumption on Mental Health & the Loneliness Epidemic

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Print vs. Posts: How Do Consumers Engage with Fashion Magazines in the Digital Age?

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The Influence of Social Media on Wedding Planning: Aesthetic Trends, Financial Pressures, and Sustainability Considerations

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Rethinking Event Spaces: Affordable, Local, and Sustainable Solutions

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Is Gen Z Swiping Left on Love? Analyzing the Narratives, Engagement, and Cultural Shifts Surrounding Dating and Relationships Among Gen Z

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Sound and Social Media: How Users of TikTok Engage With Different Music Genres

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The Immersive Classroom: The Influence of Experiential Learning on Student Understanding

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Cancel Culture Comebacks: How Celebrities and Influencers Strategically Recover from Public Backlash

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How Have Microtransactions Affected Player Experience, Game Design, and The Economics Surrounding Them?

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Algorithmic Bias and the Representation of Black Women in Digital Spaces

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At The Tipping Point: How Your POS Tipping Prompts Might Be Driving Away Customers

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Understanding ADHD in Black Childhood and the Cost of Misunderstanding

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How Entertainment Companies Shape Parasocial Relationships and Profit from Fan Devotion

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Cameras on Campus: The Impact of Surveillance Technology on TMU Students

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Capstone Project 2025 - The influence of TikTok on public perception.

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Economic and Environmental Impacts of Global Conferences and Conventions in Canada

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From the Mirror to the Algorithm: The Role of Social Media in Fashion and Ego

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Beauty Influencers and Brand Access: The Role of Follower Count, Niche, and Location

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Rethinking Fit In Online Fashion: Designing a Smarter Sizing Experience

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The Power Play: Sexual Appeals & Celebrity Endorsements in Consumer Engagement

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Fan Culture on Social Media: The Relationship Between Celebrity Personas and Fan Identification

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Undetected PCOS in Women: Rethinking Healthcare Provider-Patient Communication

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The Social Reset - Conflict Resolution Discourse: Media vs Research

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Digital Discourse on Fibromyalgia: Insights from Facebook, Instagram and TikTok

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Boys Club, No Girls Allowed: How Women in Male-Dominated Workplaces Experience Sexual and Gender Harassment

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Representation or Tokenism? How Beauty Influencers Advocate for Darker Skin Foundation Inclusivity in TikTok Brand Campaigns

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Equity in Education: Assessing Academic Support and Racial Bias in Ontario’s Accommodation System

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WNBA Player brand building research- The role of Social media, Brand endorsement and Social respondsibility

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Full Report: Understanding TikTok's Influence on Online Purchasing Behaviuor in the Fashion Industry After the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Perpetuating Stereotypes: The Impact of Negative Racial Portrayals in Film & Television

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Skating Through Identity: How Hockey Can Better Connect Immigrants to Canadian Culture

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What’s Your Skincare Saying? Reinforcement of Cross-Cultural Beauty Standards Through Branding & Social Media

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The Price of a Record Deal: Gendered Expectations in the Music Industry

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From Promise to Pitfall: A Study on Why Heavily Funded Video Games Underperform in Today’s Market

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Exploring the Sober-Curious Movement Among Gen Z and Its Impact on the Alcohol Industry

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How Does Social Media, Specifically TikTok, Affect Political Communication in Gen Z?

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Comparing Stylistic Elements of Canadian News Content on TikTok: Engagement with the 2025 LA Wildfires

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More Than Just a Mic: Why Production Style and Social Media Strategy Matters

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Why Your Commute Sucks: The Factors Affecting Toronto's Streetcar Travel Times

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Distorted Truths: Media Propaganda and Its Role in Canadian Attitudes Toward Immigration

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"SkinTok": How Misinformation on TikTok is Shaping Adolescent Skin & Buying Behaviour

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10 Key Principles for Great UX/UI Design in Fashion E-commerce

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Examining the Effects of Community Violence and Socioeconomic Stress on Black Youth Mental Health: A Focus on Family and Community Resilience Interventions

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Authenticity for Social Change in Brazil’s Arts Industry: A comparative analysis.

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Access to Success: A Critical Look at Special Needs Support in Ontario’s Education System

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Crisis Communication in the Digital Age: Analyzing the Effectiveness of Apologies and Trust-Building After Public Scandals

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Influencing Travel Decision on TikTok: The Role of Information Democracy and Community Building in the Digital Age

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The One-Sided Love Story Between Social Media, Mental Health, and Parasocial Relationships

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From Niche to Mainstream: The Popularization of Women of Colour's Beauty Trends on TikTok

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The Influence of Celebrity Endorsements on Youth Purchasing Decisions

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The Role of Self-Fulfilling Prophecy in C-PTSD: How Beliefs Influence Symptoms and Recovery

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Virality or Validity? TikTok's Impact on Contraceptive Decision Making

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The Architecture of Polarization: Algorithmic Curation and Political Tribalism on TikTok

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Blink and You’ll Miss It: How Influencers Use Youth To Cash In On TikTok Beauty Trends

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Vietnamese Gen Z and Tradition: Digital Revival in A Globalized World

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Gentle Parenting in the Workplace: A Communication Model for Corporate Culture & Employee Engagement

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The More You See Yourself, The Less You Like Yourself: The Impact of Digital Self-Viewing on Body Image and Mental Health

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Policy vs. Perception: How Ontario Universities Respond to Violent Incidents on Campus

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Emotional Landscapes: The Impact Of Social Media On Teenagers During Their Daily Life