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Because it has less sugar Because it is a healthier choice I do not drink soda
10. Are you male or female? Male Female
11. What part of the day do you usually drink energy drinks? I don’t drink energy drinks Morning to get me going Morning and afternoon to help me get through the day All day long – can’t function without them
12. The rate at which I drink one bottle/can of energy drink or soda is: All at once for that quick energy burst Over a period of about 30 minutes Over a period of about 1-2 hours I sip on one all day long
13. When I drink an energy drink I: Not applicable Use a straw Drink it straight from the bottle or can Mix it with other beverages
14. When I finish an energy drink I: Not applicable I finish it, then rinse my mouth and/or brush my teeth I finish it, then I go about my day and don’t think about it I get another one Other (please specify)
15. Energy drinks give me energy I need for my day: Not at all/not applicable Somewhat Most of the time Always
16. Energy drinks give me energy for my activities: Not at all/not applicable Somewhat Most of the time Always
17. Energy drinks are easily accessible to me: Not at all Not easily, but I can find them Most of the time I can get one Always, I can easily get one
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18. The price of energy drinks makes them attractive to me: Not at all/not applicable Somewhat Most of the time Always
19. Are energy drinks the main source of liquids that you consume? No, I don’t drink them at all No, I drink them occasionally, but they are not the main beverage in my diet Yes, but I also drink other beverages Yes, they are the only liquid I consume
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APPENDIX B: Interview Request Letter
Tianxi Gao Soda Consumption Project Team 332 College St. State College, PA 16803
October 13, 2017
Housing and Food Services Services Road University Park, PA 16802
Dear Housing and Food Administration,
We are students from English 202D class, and we are doing a project about soda consumption at Penn State now. Based on our research, we think carbonate drinks prevent people from being healthy, and it is necessary to reduce the soda consumption at Penn State by limiting the cup size offered in campus food service.
We want to make request for an interview to talk to people from Housing and Food Administration about our project in details. Please contact us about the scheduling by email.
Thank you for supporting our project.
Sincerely, Tianxi Gao [email protected]
Monique Brodie
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The discussion has gaps and the references are not properly cited. Incorrect page number format. The Appendixes are reasonably well done and could be used to effectively inform the research, but other problems impede feasibility as presented. Intro and Conclusion do not adequately inform this reader regarding the proposed research. Research Qualification section is vague. This proposal seeks to implement a solution to a problem that is not adequately cited or validated. The proposal does not clearly define how the data would be collected to validate PSU beneficiaries or stakeholders interest before implementing the desired solution. To improve this project, focus the proposal on collecting the data to validate PSU interest in the proposed solution. How will survey be executed? How will results be analyzed? Consider implementing solution with one dining hall. As presented, to broad, vague, and improper APA.
