Rough Draft of Academic Article

On campus and Off Campus Living
No one would think that anyone would research about housing because it’s not a popular subject. Since I’ve arrived at the University of Michigan- Dearborn, I have always wondered what would happen to student housing and how the students view the situation.
Micheal P. Skahill conducted an experiment addressing this issue. “The role of social network in college persistence among freshman students” is the title. It was conducted at the University of San Francisco, California. The purpose of this study if to compare the social support systems for students who live on campus and commute. There were studies made to understand what contributes to persistence in degree program for students.
Next was a study for the University of Michigan in the 1940 called “And a roof over their heads”. This was basically about the trials and tribulations that women had to go through to receive housing at the university. Some people didn’t want them to stay there because they were afraid that the women would disrupt the routine of the house. Finally women were accepted in the house, because they weren’t as noisy and loud as men.
Last was a Article called “Where’s the house party? This article talks about how student housing environment is a risk factor for college behavior. It states that the attitude about alcohol at a dorm room can determine the behavior of a college student. A study was shown that students living in a Greek House consume more alcohol than students in residential hall(Larimer et al 2000).
In closing these articles give important information about the effects of on campus and off campus living. I’ve learned that there are disadvantages to living on campus. In addition I learned about the historical events regarding women at the University of Michigan.