Introduction to Research and Design

1. Introduction
Erin Jessen

2. 2 of my most
favorite things:
1) My husband
2) Beach Volleyball

3. Last Research Paper written:
 Topic: Core stability
 What is the core and what are the muscles of the
core
Wrote about the effects of core stability on the
body
 How injuries to the extremities relate to lack of
core stability

4. Research Topic choice:
 If I had to write one today and had the
sources I needed, I would focus on the
effects of Division I athletics in relation to
Division III. How playing DI effects you
later on in life versus DIII.
 Focusing on which one could be better
for your joints and muscles in the long
run

5. Presentations:
 I run my own insurance agency
and I have to present all the
time to new clients.
 Using power points
 Pamphlets
 Coaching volleyball at the DIII
level I have to present a better
way to do things with my
players.
 Showing them how to do the
motion of blocking, passing, etc
 Present to the parents at the
meetings about my coaching
philosophy.
 Answer questions about life as
a college athlete

6. Expectations:
• Be less wordy in papers
• Figure out how to find better
sources
• How to come up with specific
topics to write about besides
just general ideas