Purpose

State your first and last name. Then** "clearly states the purpose of your study and explains why you want to do the study and what you hope it will accomplish." ** The purpose of my study is to evaluate the effects that synthetic food dye has on student behavior. My intention is to bring awareness to general public about the hazards of synthetic food dyes. I hope to provide information that correlates behavioral patterns with consumption of synthetic food dyes. Synthetic food dyes will be removed from the students’ diets. Data on student behavior will be collected. The relationship between student behavior and academic progress will also be recorded.
 * Gina Pisani-Loomis:**

Kate Whalen: The purpose of my study is to evaluate the repercussions and/or effects of social promotion and grade retention on both the student and the adults who they interact with on a regular basis. I want to weigh the positive and negative effects of both choices and present the long term results of both choices. I hope that my study will aid those in the position of deciding which alternative to apply to a student with comprehensive information so that they can make the most appropriate, and individualized, choice for the student.


 * Cari Nedwell: The purpose of my study is to examine the benefits of non-traditional educational methods. I wish to create a factual report on the benefits of non-traditional education that may be presented as an alternative option for parents interested in opportunities other than the public school system. **
 * Andrea Jakiela: The purpose of my research is to determine the positive effects that an education in the arts has on students. **
 * Kathleen Naimo: The prupose of my study is gather data that supports a need for a universal pre-kindergarten in the United States. //Personally, I like this idea, and hope you can find research to support it. J. Arzt// **

** //Kritzia LaRose- The purpose of my study will be to// explore the effect of origami on students' learning styles in a middle school setting.**

 * Kate McKeon- The purpose of my study is to examine inclusive classrooms and the impact it has on all students in the classroom setting.**

The Purpose of my study is to study how effective school garden projects are in urban schools. My study will examine student morale, student performance, and healthy eating habits. -Gina French