Honors Experiential Learning Project Proposal Form – Research
Project Information
1. Provide a brief overview/abstract of your proposed honors experiential learning project.
OBJECTIVES: Choral singing is a popular vocational pastime across cultures. The potential health benefits associated with choral singing, including positive effect on wellbeing, are a topic of interest in health research. However, anecdotal reports from voice professionals suggest that the unique demands of choral singing may enforce unhealthy singing habits. This study explores suboptimal vocal behaviors that are sometimes associated with choral singing, which include singing outside comfortable pitch range, singing too loudly, and singing too softly for blend. METHOD: The relationships between suboptimal choral singing habits, vocal warm-ups, vocal fatigue, and singing-related wellbeing were assessed via a 14-item Likert based response format questionnaire. Participants will consist of attendees of the international World Choir Games.
For the honors experiential learning project, I will (1) complete this research, (2) analyze the data and corroborate results, (3) compose the full abstract and article describing the research, (3) present this research at the 42nd Annual Voice Symposium in Philadelphia (providing it is accepted), and (4) submit the article for publication in the national Journal of Voice.
2. Clearly state how each of the following elements will be exhibited in your work (refer to the first two pages of this document with the full description of what is expected in each of these areas).
3. Reflection & Dissemination
I will compose a paper presenting my findings. It is my hope to publish this research in the Journal of Voice, or some similar professional scientific journal. I will provide evidence of its publication on my portfolio. It is also my hope to give a presentation on this research; thus, I will upload my presentation materials onto iWebfolio. I will also include a reflective essay about my experiences in collecting data, analyzing my results, and publishing my research.
4. Advisor
Dr. Eva van Leer, PhD, MFA, CCC-SLP
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology
Project Information
1. Provide a brief overview/abstract of your proposed honors experiential learning project.
OBJECTIVES: Choral singing is a popular vocational pastime across cultures. The potential health benefits associated with choral singing, including positive effect on wellbeing, are a topic of interest in health research. However, anecdotal reports from voice professionals suggest that the unique demands of choral singing may enforce unhealthy singing habits. This study explores suboptimal vocal behaviors that are sometimes associated with choral singing, which include singing outside comfortable pitch range, singing too loudly, and singing too softly for blend. METHOD: The relationships between suboptimal choral singing habits, vocal warm-ups, vocal fatigue, and singing-related wellbeing were assessed via a 14-item Likert based response format questionnaire. Participants will consist of attendees of the international World Choir Games.
For the honors experiential learning project, I will (1) complete this research, (2) analyze the data and corroborate results, (3) compose the full abstract and article describing the research, (3) present this research at the 42nd Annual Voice Symposium in Philadelphia (providing it is accepted), and (4) submit the article for publication in the national Journal of Voice.
2. Clearly state how each of the following elements will be exhibited in your work (refer to the first two pages of this document with the full description of what is expected in each of these areas).
- Substantial Content and Quality within Research Theme
- Connection to Academic Goals and Theories
- Initiative, Independence and Creativity
3. Reflection & Dissemination
I will compose a paper presenting my findings. It is my hope to publish this research in the Journal of Voice, or some similar professional scientific journal. I will provide evidence of its publication on my portfolio. It is also my hope to give a presentation on this research; thus, I will upload my presentation materials onto iWebfolio. I will also include a reflective essay about my experiences in collecting data, analyzing my results, and publishing my research.
4. Advisor
Dr. Eva van Leer, PhD, MFA, CCC-SLP
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology