The detective fiction formula requires there be a trail of clues for its detective to follow and solve the case. But what other clues are the authors leaving behind about the characters they harm? Does the formula necessitate that bodies…
Murder, She Visualized
Research Question: How Accurately Does Murder, She Wrote Depict Murder in America? Throughout the pandemic, I’ve found myself wanting to rewatch TV I’ve seen many times before—a trend I think many people are experiencing given the popularity (or at least…
Cat Petting: A Purrsonal Dataset
Research Question: How Often Do I Pet My Cats? My husband and I have three cats: Wilmer (3 years old, ginger), Calliope (2 years old, black), and Seamus (The Wee Kitten, 3 months old, tabby). They’ve all been rescued (at…
Illegal Fireworks Complaints in NYC: March 1, 2018, through August 31, 2021
Research Question: Have Fireworks Complaints Gone Up During the COVID-19 Pandemic? Based on the anecdotal experience of myself, family, and friends, it seems like personal firework usage (all of which is illegal) has gone up since the COVID-19 pandemic began.…