Dissertation season is upon us. Three smart students have been in touch via email and Twitter this week seeking insight for their final year undergraduate research. If consumer audience engagement, networked journalism or the reputation of public relations are topics that are of interest to you then please get involved.

Lottie Causley is exploring the reputation of the Virgin brand and its' relationship with consumer audiences. You can help her out by connecting with her via Twitter @lottsGC and completing her online questionnaire.

Kerry McGee is seeking views on the impact of networked journalism on consumer brand reputation. You can help her out by connecting with her via Twitter @kerry_mcgee and completing her online questionnaire.

Finally Amy Lee is exploring the reputation of public relations. You can help her out by connecting with her via Twitter @amy_lee91 and completing her online questionnaire.