March 2021

Julie Cavallaro

March 14th, 2021 

Writing 102 

 

Research Talk 

 

For my project I have been doing a lot of research on RebelTHON. Some research I have been doing is researching more about the organization and everything that it involves. For example, I have looked through their website and social media, as well as articles involving RebelTHON. I have also interviewed a fellow student about their experience participating in RebelTHON. I do not have many research problems or concerns but my biggest concern is getting the wrong information about RebelTHON or giving incorrect statistics regarding the amount of money raised. When I do my research, I always check that it is from a reliable source and make sure to double check any information when I am able to. What has gone well for my research is that I am able to find multiple sources regarding RebelTHON and use their multiple media outlets to gather information as well. I am also to easily find people to interview about RebelTHON and have student views on the organization as well.

Julie Cavallro 

March 10, 2021 

Writing 102 

 

Interview: 

I am with Jackson Buser, a member of RebelTHON and a recent participant in it as well. Jackson is a Freshman here at Ole Miss and I thought it would be a good idea to get a student’s perspective about RebelTHON so it would be more relatable to other students interested in it. 

Questions: 

1. How did you become a member of RebelTHON? 
   1. “I became a member of RebelThon because I had to join for my EDHE 106 class. However I was still interested in RebelThon and had been wanting to join for a while.” 
2. How long have you been a member? 
   1. “I have been an active member since registration opened which was approximately opened a few months ago.” 
3. How does someone interested in RebelTHON  become a part of it? How dod you receive information? 
   1. “Someone can sign up on the website or with the registration link and begin fundraising. I received newsletters and emails as well as followed their twitter and instagram account to gain more information.” 
4. What are the main means of communication? 
   1. “The main means of communication were with emails they would send about two times a week.”
5. How do you interact with the previously stated means of communication? 
   1. “I read the emails and liked instagram posts and checked their twitter on a regular basis to stay up to date.” 
6. How did you communicate with other members? 
   1. “Volunteers at RebelTHON were able to hangout with patients of the hospital and their families and learn more about what the patients have gone through.” 
7. How do people gain authority in RebelTHON? 
   1. “People gain authority by raising money. The more money you raise, the more prizes you receive. As a volunteer, we are all treated equally.” 
8. What did you do at RebelTHON? 
   1. “At RebelTHON, we dance for the first 10 min of every hour and a bunch of staff members speak, a family will also speak to the volunteers and share their experiences. There are different rooms with different themes ex a carnival where you can play with kids, a hospital room where children’s testimonials are posted as well. “
9. How would you encourage people to join? 
   1. “Talk to them and tell them about rebelthon and everything about it like where the money goes and stuff like that” 
10. Would you do RebelTHON again? 
    1. “Yes, it was a really fun learning experience and  it was fulfilling to  see the kids stories and to know where the money we fundraise goes to and how it impacts other people.” 
11. How likely are you to tell other students about RebelTHON? 
    1. “10/10 very likely an experience he hopes every student gets a chance to experience.”

 

That concludes our interview for today. Thank you so much, Jackson, for taking the time to talk about this amazing event, RebelTHON, and I can’t wait to tell other people about your experience.