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Graduate Research Papers

Graduate Research Papers

The Graduate Research Paper/Project is a non-thesis paper/project, which can be considered the capstone of the graduate program. For the paper, students synthesize information they have learned throughout the program and apply it to the field experience. There are some papers/projects in this collection that were done for specific classes within the graduate curriculum. To view the Award Winners, click here.

From this page, you can browse our Graduate Research Papers by academic department or by the year of completion Some Graduate Research Papers/Projects are not eligible for open access.

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Submissions from 2013 2013

Misconceptions of the Teacher Librarian Role, Mary Junker Open Access Graduate Research Paper

An Examination of the Policies, Procedures, and Complexities of Gift Acknowledgement and Donor Recognition in Higher Education Philanthropy, Lia Kampman Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Volunteer Motivation and Satisfaction: An Examination of the Pertinent Literature on Volunteer Motivation and Satisfaction, Kevin Kann Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Collaboration of the Teacher Librarian and the Classroom Teacher to Incorporate Literature and Information Literacy Skills into a Sixth Grade Social Studies Unit, Susan A. Klett Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The Effectiveness of Selected Components Upon Childhood Obesity Prevention, Brian Kliegl Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Library Paraeducators' Training: Assumptions or Facts?, Virginia H. Knapp Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Portrayal of agriculture in children's literature: Contemporary stories in picture books, traditional tales, and nonfiction, Kathryn S. Koller Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Making Historical Fiction Appealing to Young Adults Through Book Trailers, Chelsey Kolpin Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Mega Events: Review of the Economic and Social Impacts of the Olympic Games and World Cup Tournaments, Robby J. Krapfl Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The Effects of Sleeping on Academic Performance and Obesity, Zach Liddle Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A professional development program for balanced literacy, Sheila Charlene McCullough Open Access Graduate Research Paper

How educators and parents can collaborate to improve student reading fluency, Jackie M. McDermott Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A selective annotated bibliography of materials recommended for junior high classrooms regarding resistance during the Holocaust, Katharine Mulfinger Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Philanthropy and Health Care Reform: An Examination of the Pertinent Literature of Philanthropy and Healthcare and How the Two Should Intersect in Today’s Dynamic Healthcare Environment, Mayme Patthoff Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The Effects of Physical Activity/Fitness on Academic Performance: A Review of Literature, Michaelene Powell Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Young Adult Memoir Dealing with Alcohol, Abuse, Infidelity, Violence and Poverty, Kelly Reinhold Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Using virtual worlds in medical and health education, Amy J. Renze Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The State of the “Gen Y” Estate: An Examination of Leadership Traits Necessary for Nonprofit Organizations to Secure the Millenial Generation as Loyal Donors and Employees, Duff Ridgeway Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Early Childhood Library Resources and Support, Lisa Catherine Riese Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Examining the benefits of technology in training, Nelson Rokke Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Portrayal of Characters with Disabilities within K-6 Fictional Literature, Katie Roling Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Vocabulary acquisition in kindergarten for English language learners: Ventriglia's Rule of 3, or Marzano's Six Steps to Effective Vocabulary Instruction?, Danielle Marie Rose Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The Implications of Quiet Eye Training on Sport Performance, Jeffrey H. Rose Jr. Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Volunteer Satisfaction: An Examination of the Pertinent Literature About Volunteer Satisfaction and a Nonprofit Organization, Ginger J. Sakas Open Access Graduate Research Paper

101 books for youth that feature hunters & hunting, Leann Seddon Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Integrated curriculum in the elementary classroom, Katherine Decker Simpson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Scheduled library visits and reading achievement, David Stanfield Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Improving 21st century literacy skills and student engagement by integrating digital storytelling across the curriculum, Sandra J. Steinfadt Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Positive Effects of Physical Activity on Behavior in Individuals with Intellectual and Adaptive Disorders, Tara Stemsrud Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Student, Teacher and Parent Perceptions of the Role Accelerated Reader Plays in Elementary Students' Reading Motivation, Jannette Thrane Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Successful Leadership and Communication Within a Company, Ésaïe Toïngar Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A comparative analysis of leisure and tourism in China and in the USA, Xin Wang Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

A need for motivation : increasing engagement to bolster success, Libbie M. Willert Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Facilitating transfer for adult learners through cross-cultural e-learning, Min Zhang Open Access Graduate Research Paper

An Examination of the Criteria for the Iowa Children's Choice Award List, Jessica Zimmerman Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Submissions from 2012 2012

Understanding and meeting the needs of the millennials in the classroom: A literature review, Amanda Alexander Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Implementing a family involvement project in early childhood classrooms, Elizabeth Barrett Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Teens Read book trailers, Jill Besler Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Teachers' perceptions of skills needed for children's entry into kindergarten, Jessica Blohm Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Early Algona: A digital story, Kathy Bottaro Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The Relationship Between Absolute Strength, Relative Strength and Body Mass on Depth Jump Performance in Females, Erin Lynn Brocka Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Leadership of identified gifted compared to high-potential students studying Iowa's natural history, Katie E. Broeg Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Lecture capture technology : does it make a difference on college student achievement?, Debra S. Bruxvoort Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Parental perspective on technology integration in PK-2 in a rural community school, Stephanie L. Callan Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Outcomes and Attitudes of Service-Learning Gained Through Participation in Camp Adventure Child and Youth Services, Ashley Cayford Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The Relationship Between Down’s Syndrome and Dementia, Allison Brooke Cutsforth Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The influence of digital communication on young adult contemporary fiction, Melissa J. Dagel Open Access Graduate Research Paper

School Wellness Policies, Impacts, and Challenges, Shenay Tekin Damirgi Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Program Design Considerations for a 8-Week After-School Program Focused on Social and Personal Development and Physical Fitness, Lawrence Daniel Open Access Graduate Research Paper

An Assessment of the Service Quality of the Camp Adventure College Staff Development Program, Audrey Jean Daniels Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The Impact of Worksite Wellness Programs on Employee Productivity, Kacie K. Dielschneider Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Effective professional development and social media technologies' potential for enhancement, Jami J. Elliott Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Nationwide Efforts to Improve the Health of Children With Childhood Obesity, Ebony Ellis Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Examining the Differences in the Function of Imagery Used Between Starters and Non-starters on a Collegiate Football Team, Reid Christopher Evans Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Family Planning and Contraceptives: Benefits, Risks and Recommendations, Noha Noor Fadlalddin Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Professional development for the library para educator: Developing a guide to answer questions about school libraries in the 21st century, Tifini Foglesong Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Supporting English language learners in today's early childhood classrooms, Katie Furlong Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Multicultural picture books: Windows and mirrors, Dawn M. Goodale Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Implementing electronic storybooks and the effects on reading achievement at the elementary level, Chelsey Heidemann Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A Storybook for Children with Celiac Disease, Heather A. Hope Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Fifth graders' discussions of graphic novels facilitated by de Bono Thinking Skills, Kimberly Ann Jennings Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Identifying U.S. First Ladies Involved with Child and Youth Serving Organizations, Greta A. Johnson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Access versus circulation for kindergarten students, Linda Johnson Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

The inverted classroom : a literature review, Jennie Kies Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Comparing fossil instruction with and without analogy use for gifted middle-school students, Tabatha J. Klopp Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Concept-Based Picture Books for Mathematics, Miranda E. Kral Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The Aftermath of Deployment on Military Soldiers, Families and Children, Keri Lee Kulish Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Digital storytelling : building 21st century literacy skills in the secondary classroom, William P. Lammers Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The role of the school principal in technology integration : a literature review, Lance Lennon Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Building 21st century business skills in high school business classrooms using digital games and simulations, Stacy Marcus Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Universal Design for Learning at the University of Northern Iowa, Marty Mark Open Access Graduate Research Paper

School Libraries: Developing a Valuable Resource for Gifted Learners, Corinn K. Matheson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Effective in-service professional development for child care providers, Tina McCullough Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Invented spelling and its value in kindergarten, Michelle J. McDonald Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A Student Employee Training Survey for Collegiate Recreation Departments, Rick McGill Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Using Positive Behavior Instructional Support (PBIS) in early childhood, Megan Merkel Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Differentiated instruction : learning profiles, assessment, and professional development, Sharon Kay Meyer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The effects new literacy and digital learning have on our youth, Joshua L. Mitchell Sr. Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Back Pain and Injury Prevalence and Prevention Strategies in the Workplace, Erin Randi Nielsen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

An Evaluation of the Lifeguard Rescue Trends at the University of Northern Iowa Wellness and Recreation Services, Kristi O'Brien Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Using social technology in professional development: a literature review, Catherine M. Olson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Vocabulary acquisition in preschool English language learners, Leann Perkins Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Teacher education protocol : how social media improves connections between teachers and students, Darcel Pledge Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Integrating literacy into the math classroom : a staff development for innovative educators, Kathryn Pollina Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Multicultural Boards: An Examination of the Pertinent Literature of the Understanding of an Individual’s Roles Serving on an International Nonprofit Board of Directors, Carrie E. Radloff Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Social bookmarking in the classroom, Sara Richardson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Try to See Me as Me: Understanding Autism in Children's Literature, Brandee Roelfs Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The use of nonfiction with early childhood aged children, Lacy J. Rose Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Participation and Attrition in Youth Sport, Laura Sue Rowen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Decoding Hollywood: An instructional design module for visual literacy of race, ethnicity, & cultural portrayals in Hollywood films, Derek A. Sallis Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Kindergarten transition and parent communication, Jessica Rae Sandboth Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Measuring depth of understanding when using smartphones as cognitive tools in the elementary classroom, Lisa Westcott Schaa Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The new literacies: Transitioning the secondary writing workshop classroom, Laura Schafer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Boy's Recreational Reading in a One-to-One Computer School, Michaela Seeman Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Relationships between Exercise Self-Efficacy, Social Support, Transtheoritical Model and Self-Regulation on Perceived Wellness among College Students, Zachary Sherman Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Peer coaching in early childhood, Michelle Silvera Open Access Graduate Research Paper

School library circulation records: What do they reveal about boys' reading preferences?, Chelsea Sims Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Positive Portrayal of Family in Children's Books with Homosexual Characters, Amanda Skellenger Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The Relationship between Physical Activity and Academic Achievement, Annie M. Stoessel Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The impact of pretend play on cognitive and academic development of kindergarten students, April Marie Thelen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Observation as a formal assessment tool in early childhood classrooms: A professional development module, Kathleen M. Thornton-Lang Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Worksite Wellness: Best Practices, Sarah C. Tighe Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Teacher Librarian Evaluation in Small Districts in Four Iowa Counties, Marci Titera Open Access Graduate Research Paper

What About the Girls? The Female Fantasy Protagonist in Contemporary Young Adult Literature, Christine M. Tomlinson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Beyond the dictionary : what teachers can do to help build struggling readers' vocabularies, Stefanie Van Heukelom Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Familial Influences on the Physical Activity Culture of Children, Shari L. Vermeer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Digital gaming as a learning tool : a literature review, Seth Weylin Vickers Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Library and Technology Combined Curriculum for Kindergarten/First Grade Common Core, Dyann K. Vilez Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The role of teacher belief systems in technology integration, Joni M. Walvatne Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Using serious games in an educational setting, Angela Webb Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Infant literacy, Tera Weber Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The Life Experiences of ATEP Students Experiencing Burnout, Abigail Rae Wieck Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Factors That Influence Wellness Program Participation among Male Blue-Collar Workers, Lindsay M. Wolff Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Teaching perfectionism through cartoons compared to bibliotherapy for primary grade students, Miranda L. Zousel Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Submissions from 2011 2011

Management Theories in Manufacturing, James Nathan Webster Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Middle School Teacher and Students’ Responses on the Usefulness of the Polar Activity Monitor, Beverly J. Ahern Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Depression and Poor Self-Care in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes, Zahra Hamza Alowa Open Access Graduate Research Paper

An Analysis of Parent Evaluations within the 360° Holistic Evaluation System of Camp Adventure Child and Youth Services, Michelle Therese Bafunno Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Elementary School Teacher and Students’ Responses on the Usefulness of the Polar Activity Monitor, Blaire Baldwin Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Supporting student learning through scientific inquiry, Allison J. Barness Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The Serious Leisure Perspective, Patrick Anthony Beets Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Accelerated reader and sustained silent reading's impact on students' motivation to read, Amy Benedict Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The Effect of a Long-Toss Throwing Protocol on Elite Pitchers’ Glenohumeral Joint Inferior Laxity, Andrew Charles Benning Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Kindergartners can read and understand : emergent reading strategies at work, Kacey Lynn Beyer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

An Analysis of Recruitment and Retention Strategies for Staff in the Camp Adventure Child and Youth Services Program, Allison Leigh Bickle Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Homework : Providing quality activities that engage the students and extend the learning from the classroom, Angella M. Blatz Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Connecting children's quilt literature with the Iowa Core Curriculum social studies standards, Suzanne D. Burris Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A Review of the Literature Related to Behavioral Influences of Subsequent Adolescent Obesity, 1998-2010, Erin Elizabeth Cain Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Literature Review and Auto Ethnographic Research, Natasha Ceasar Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The presence of gender stereotypes in children's picture book illustrations, Jenahlee Chamberlain Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Teaching poetry writing in the primary grades, Staci Cramer-Wilkinson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Immigration as portrayed in literature for youth, April A. Crowder Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Readers' workshop in the elementary classroom, Alaina Terese Daters Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Surveying the online classroom : Student reactions to e-learning, Jordan Dierks Open Access Graduate Research Paper

An analysis of the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) assessment, Lisa Doering Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Cause-Related Marketing Partnerships: Is It a Win-Win?, Karen Erickson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Misconceptions in middle school life science and strategies teachers can use to change them, Jody L. Fairbanks Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Middle school students' reading motivation for a school summer reading program, Tricia Fleagle Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The implementation of a flexible schedule in an elementary library setting, Carrie Foell Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Supervision in the school library program: Administrator expectations of paraprofessionals and traveling teacher librarians, Dixie Forcht Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A history of the Pigtail Bridges in South Dakota, Krystol R. Frerking Open Access Graduate Research Paper

PCE groundwater quality assessment of the University of Northern Iowa campus area, Brian Gedlinske Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Homework : burden or benefit?, Mandy Glawe Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The Partnership Pursuit: Discovering the Best Strategies in Cross-Sector Relationships, Constance M. Grimm Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Donor Cultivation: An Examination of the Current Recession and the Resulting Nonprofit Dilemma, Elizabeth Hackbarth Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A Literature Review of Interpersonal Relationships Among Youth in Organized Leisure Activities, Ginnell C. Harlin Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The Effect of Exercise before an Ice Bag Treatment on Quadriceps Interface and Intramuscular Temperature Following Application, Toshiro Hirano Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Motivational Orientation, Motivational Climate, and Burnout in Rehabilitation: Three Interelated Studies, Dylan Thomas Hogan Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Social discourse of literature circles with a focus on gender, Laurie Hornor Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Children with cerebral palsy and early intervention services, GenaLee Horsfield Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A Kindergarten Through Fifth Grade Information Literacy, Library, and Technology Curriculum Delivered on a Fixed Schedule for Library and Computer Facility Access, Brenda Husak Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Creating a Successful Volunteer Board of Directors, Julie Hering Kent Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Motivating struggling readers, Tawnie Kerska Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A Manual for the Implementation of Service Learning Into Collegiate Outdoor Recreation Programs, Nicholas Robert Kilburg Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Student motivation and No Child Left Behind, Tiffany Kleckner Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Examining the Cause-Related Marketing Relationship Between Children’s Miracle Network and Walmart: Initial Development of an Ethical Decision Making Framework, Taryn L. Kuntz Open Access Graduate Research Paper

An Exploration of Inclusive Recreation Practices on College Campuses: A Study of Selected Campus Recreation Programs in Iowa, Hannah C. Lang Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Curricular integration in the elementary classroom, Jill Leibold Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Investigation of the One Repetition Maximum and Repetitions to Fatigue Methods of Measuring Bench Press Performance, Jason Jon Mai Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Relationship Between Fundamental Motor Skills and Physical Activity, Sara Marrone Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Relationship Between Parents and Their Adolescent Children’s Cardiorespiratory Fitness Levels, Jamie L. Maxwell Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Engaging emergent writers with anchor lessons, Jamie Meyer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Strength, Power, Speed, Agility: A Holistic Review & Implement-Free Training Options, Timothy Morrill Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Life of chaos, life of hope: Dystopian literature for young adults, Lisa Newgard Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The Use of Visuals in Health Education, Ying Yan Vigenia Njoo-Lau Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The Effects of Sex-Segregation on Physical Education Fitness-Testing Results, Kelly Papesh Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Accommodations for Students with Learning Disabilities within the Library Setting, Alicia J. Patten Open Access Graduate Research Paper

First Year Experiences of Women in Nonprofit Organizations: Does the Current Literature Correspond With the Reality of the Office?, Julie Payne Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Wapsi WILDS Project: Stakeholder Attitudes Towards a Nature Based Tourism Collaboration, Nathan C. Prehm Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Barriers to Professional Education and Practice in Disseminating Fertility Awareness Methods in the Cedar Valley, Jamie J. Rathjen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Safety and Efficacy of Youth Resistance Training, William E. Rawlings Open Access Graduate Research Paper

School uniforms, Nicole Waytenick Reuter Open Access Graduate Research Paper

No child left behind: Advantages and disadvantages, Kelly M. Rohlfsen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Effective professional development for elementary teachers: Integrating technology into the literacy curriculum, instruction, and assessment, Megan L. Rosenberger Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The effects of one-on-one peer tutoring with below-grade-level seventh grade readers, Kelsi Salter Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A Textual Analysis of the Portrayal of Female Athletes in Young Adult Literature, Casey Smelser Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The Effects of Aerobic Physical Fitness and Daily Physical Activity on Cognitive Testing in Preadolescent Children, Bennett L. Smith Open Access Graduate Research Paper

An Environmental A to Z Book: An Educational Resource for the 21st Century, Nicolette Smith Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Hope and Despair in Young Adult Science Fiction, Erin Stohlmeyer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Does Music Tempo Influence Maximal Force Output?, Aaron D. Suma Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Comparison of Select Kinematic Variables Between a Heel up Sprint Start vs a Heel Down Start, Kane Thomas Thompson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Multi-Generational Communications: A Research Study of Communication Between Generations, Kristin Teig Torres Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A Content Analysis of American Civil War Historical Fiction for Upper Elementary Grades, Gwen L. Van Dee Open Access Graduate Research Paper

2010 Arctic Winter Games: Personal, Social, and Community Benefits of Participation, Samuel Joseph Walter Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Issues With Youth Fitness Testing: A Review of Current Literature, Scott Steven Weinheimer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Is She Real or is She Wonder Woman? Finding the Authentic Woman in Graphic Novels and Comic Strips, Michael Welch Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Student motivation : encouraging children to read in school, Kelly White Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Home and Community Based Services Medicaid Funded Waivers: A History and Overview, Jonna R. Williams Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Are students ready for post-secondary research?, Paula Winward Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The development of musical improvisation in second grade children, Akiko Yoshizawa Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Positive Validations in Camp Adventure Child and Youth Services Day Camp Programming, Jazelle-Aida de Leon Zabala Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Identifying Step Count Cut-Offs for Middle School Students, Julie Zensen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Submissions from 2010 2010

Design practices business organizations employ to deliver virtual classroom training, Rebecca L. Adams Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The unforgettable June 2008 Cedar River flood, Keri Annis Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Meeting social emotional needs in early childhood education, Veronica Armstrong Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Divorce and its effects on the development of children, Lisa Barron Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Exploring behavior disorders in children and adolescents, Melissa Berger Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Obsessive compulsive disorder, Angela Bigelow Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Motivation and its impact on the academic achievement of at-risk students, Emily Ann Bishop Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A research project contributing to African American children's literature based in the 1950s time period in Midwestern culture, Paula Noelle Bolander Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Welcome to the Iowa Early Learning Standards : a professional development opportunity, Tammy R. Bormann Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Fifth grade student learning and interest in the American Revolution through reading graphic novels compared to reading biography or other nonfiction books, Kari Bosma Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Fifth grade student learning and interest in the American Revolution through reading graphic novels compared to reading biography or other nonfiction books, Kari Bosma Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The portrayal of grandparents as caregivers in young adult fiction, Susan Christine Bunch Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The effects of parental alcoholism on child development, Randi Burns Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Designing a library program to increase the number of fourth grade reading goals, Jodonna Carlson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Teacher-Initiated Reminders to Increase the Frequency of Attainment of Students’ Self-Set Aerobic Fitness Goals, Ross Chakrian Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Essential assessment for quality online learning in higher education, Shu-hsiang Chen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Applying forgiveness therapy to survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV), Tiffany L. Clark Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The Effects of Verbal Aggression on Self-Efficacy and Self-Talk, Brett Cline Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Where Are Women Acquiring Their Awareness, Knowledge and Understanding of Heart Disease and How Does It Impact Their Personal Health Concern?, Michelle Cook Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Cyber-communication : can virtual server technologies serve as effective media delivery tools for human performance enhancement?, James E. Dorris Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Developing personal learning networks through social media as an effective learning strategy across generational demographics, John A. Engelhart Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Self-censorship in Iowa elementary libraries, Lacey Fliger Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A Survey to Determine Attitudes of Elementary Students and Teachers Toward the Polar Active Activity Monitoring System, Daniel P. Gawrisch Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The Initial Validation of the Vincent Goaltending Test, Jacob Vincent Gonnering Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Designing and developing online instruction for the adult learner : learning theories, motivational models, and e-tivities, Krystal Grady Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Facilitating maximum benefit for students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in distance education, Rodd Grady Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Hidden Alphabet on the Farm: Can you Find it? A Research Project, Sandra Greufe Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Divorce : supporting children and adolescents, Shannon Griffiths Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Interaction and social learning : keys in distance education, Delmar Hafermann Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Writing instruction : a new approach, Sunni M. Hart Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A Need for Picture Books Showing Girls Playing Organized Team Sports, Lisa A. Heiden Open Access Graduate Research Paper

An Examination of the Role of the Stay-At-Home Dad, Jason E. Heitland Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Environmental Barriers Contributing to Dental Caries Among Diverse and Underserved Children: Meeting the Challenge in the United States and Iowa, Venus Hernandez Open Access Graduate Research Paper

What Makes You a Panther: An Analysis of Fan Motivation and Characteristics, Eric Hrubes Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Childhood Obesity and Adolescent Obesity in Taiwan and United States, Eric Yao-Tieng Huang Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Hull Iowa: Yesterday and Today, Lisa Jansma Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The Role of the Teacher Librarian Engaged in Collaboration with a Classroom Teacher During Implementation of a Pilot Iowa Core Curriculum Unit, Mary Beth Janssen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Designing effective multi-user learning environments to enhance game-based learning, Brian C. Johnson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The question is the answer : making the language arts classroom meaningful with essential questions and student-driven inquiry, Ashley A. Jorgensen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The Quiet Eye and the Effects of Anxiety on Visual Training and Perception in Sport, Shaun Mark Artero Juan Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Cloning in young adult fiction, Jennifer L. Kehoe Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Validation of the Polar Active Accelerometer for the Measurement of Physical Activity in Elementary Children, Renee Kidwell Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Sheldon community history traveling trunk project, Jan M. Kinderknecht Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Cardiovascular Fitness and Academic Achievement in 8th Grade Students, Lindsey Kingsbury Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Mediation as an effective method to transform relationships and resolve conflict, Julie R. Kneip Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Katelyn's Story: Using Fiction to Combat High School Dropout, Cecilia La France Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Comparing Static and Dynamic Stretching Prior to Exercise, Brock Leggins Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Major depression : diagnosis and intervention, Lindsay Linck Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Pathological Gambling Among Older Adults, Thomas Joseph Lind Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Exercise intervention, Thomas Earl Loney Open Access Graduate Research Paper

An Adult Comparison of Perceived Exertion Versus Actual Exertion During Indoor Spinning Exercise, Anthony M. Loomis Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Laughter and Tears: A Qualitative Content Analysis, Apra Loomis Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The Impact of Oral Communication Style of Patients From Generational-Poverty on Health Care, Peggy Lyon Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Middle School Students’ Opinions on Using Physical Activity Monitors, Christopher R. Mekelburg Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Caffeine, Exercise and the Human Body: Men vs. Women, Allison Marie Miller Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A review of instructional strategies for assisting children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in the preschool classroom, Michelle Miller Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Educating a school community implementing a one-to-one laptop learning initiative, Shannon McClintock Miller Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The Use of Psychological Skills and Benefits for Motivation to Workout, Shelby Kay Minard Open Access Graduate Research Paper

What is really happening when I teach? : A self-study in a secondary English classroom, Margaret Christensen Mnayer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A Study of the Components for Conducting an Aquatic Facility Feasibility Study, Shona Lee Musial Moeller Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Social development of children with allergies & asthma, Nicholas Mohwinkle Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Cyberbullying : a literature review, Natalie Nesbitt Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Constructivism and distance education : meeting the needs of adult learners in distance education, Kimberly D. Nicholson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Using mobile devices in education, Jennifer N. Nitchals Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Gender identity disorder controversies : male to female transgender/sexual focuses, Tuyet Noriega Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Importance of Reader's Advisory Interview in Graphic Novel Promotion, Lori Petersen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Motivational Climate: Coaches Using a Mastery Approach, Tiffany Anne Pins Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Impact of time reduction in physical education class, Ada Potratz Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Adventure Education: After-School Program Participation on Academic Performance, Arlene F. Prather-O'Kane Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Talking about Death, Laura Dostal Reicks Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Strategies for Efficient and Effective Collaborative Practice in the School Library, Ann E. Reynolds Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Professional development: Integrating technology into professional learning communities, Debra Robinson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Beyond just reading the words: Interacting with text using literature response journals, Lisa L. La Rue Sage Open Access Graduate Research Paper

School size and academic performance, Jennifer J. Schlomer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Identifying Sport Commitment Among College Football Players, Stephanie Jo Schmidt Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Embracing LGBT adolescent clients: From a person centered philosophical perspective, Zachary Scott Schmidt Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Factors That Contribute to a Successful Youth Services Director, Ann Elizabeth Scoles Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Virtual field trips, Jill R. Stannard Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Camp Adventure Child and Youth Services: Core Aquatic Training Modules, Meredith A. Stille Open Access Graduate Research Paper

An Examination of the Pertinent Literature of the Relationship between Adolescence, Alcohol Use and Leisure, Jennifer Swofford Open Access Graduate Research Paper

English Language Learners and Their Relationship to the Middle School Library, Ann Van Treeck Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Rigor, Relevance, and Authentic Learning: A Quest to Align Projects and Activities with the Dubuque Community School District Information Literacy Standards., Cindy K. Wagner Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Research Process with Primary Students, Michelle Walker Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Borderline personality disorder and suicidal attempts: How to calm an uprising dilemma, Ashley Anne Welter Open Access Graduate Research Paper

School Library Facilities, Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Disabilities, Nicole Willard Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Promoting a Desire to Read with Graphic Novels, Alexis Woodward Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Parental Perceptions of a Midwest Public Library: An Exploratory Study of Chinese-Speaking Residents, Lingxin Ruth Yan Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Electronic portfolios : tools for authenic formative assessment, Melissa Yocum Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A mixed-methods research study comparing observations during integrated curriculum lessons with traditional single-subject lessons for primary-age students, Ksenia Sergeevna Zhbanova Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Submissions from 2009 2009

Attachment and the schools, Jennifer N. Allan Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Aspergers syndrome, Miquel K. Anastasi Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Reading instruction at the secondary level, justified or unjustified? : real strategies for content area reading instruction with applications for social studies, Bridgette Pohlman Andersen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Promoting the development of creativity in students, Amy M. Anderson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Obsessive compulsive disorder, Dorothy M. Bartleson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The impact of homework on academic achievement of diverse learners, Jed Batterson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Program Design Consideration for a 8-Week YMCA Youth Fitness Program, Cody Bisher Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The Essentials of Good Hitting: Commonalities Among Different Hitting Theories, Joseph Lewis Blake Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Inclusion : Why? What now?, Robert Michael Bolick Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Engaging and motivating young readers, Alisha Briggs Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Exploring the Motivational Climate in the Rehabilitation Setting, Rachel Elizabeth Brinkman Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Implementing supplemental course material websites for higher education technology courses, Mark W. Bromwich Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Gender based strategies for increased student achievement, Mary Louise Bryant-Wilder Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Creating an accessible child development resource for family home child care providers focusing on child-initiated play, Paula Buck Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The portrayal of Asian intercountry adoptees in children's literature, Rachel A. Burrow Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Phonemic awareness : one piece of the "learning to read" puzzle, Michelle S. Carradus Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Differentiated instruction in the secondary social studies classroom, Chad A. Christopher Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Reactive attachment disorder, Kalen J. Espy Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A content analysis of Holocaust fiction for young people, Teresa Ann Evans-Winfield Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Approaches to differentiated instruction that serve the needs of struggling readers, Dawn Even Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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How Including Music While Exercising Enhances and Affects the Total Well-Being of an Individual, Darci Fuelling Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Parental involvement in child's education : Does it help? How can we make it better?, Keith Galloway Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Effective writing strategies for primary grades, Rebecca Gardemann Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Children's Picture Book Biography of the Historical American Woman, Amy Gochenouer Gardner Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Midlevel Dental Practitioners: Addressing the Oral Health Crisis, Tena Geis Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Cinematherapy and bibliotherapy : counseling LGBT clients in the coming out process, Stephanie A. Germann Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Distance education : Is the classroom becoming obsolete?, Randall M. Gilbert Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Networked learning in an educational environment, Garey Gill Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Designing K-12th technology training : technology mentoring program, Robert J. Gingery Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Instructional strategies within single-gender learning environments, Rachelle Sarrah Grandon Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Using podcasts to support distance education for adult learners, David Graw Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Childhood Grief: The Resilience of Loss, Brenda A. Haskin Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Twinkle, twinkle, little star: the effects of using music with young children, Eileen Heck Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Effectively implementing project based learning in the business classroom, Leasha Henriksen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Interactive writing in a kindergarten classroom, Amy Henze Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Eating Disorders in Adolescent Females With Diabetes: A Review of the Literature, Kristy Lynn Herbrandson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The impact of differentiation strategies on student achievement, Angela Naomi Hileman Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Are Paralympics Athletes Experiencing Serious Leisure?, Janet Thi Ho Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Remember me always, love you forever: A mother's memory book, Katie Houselog Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Second language development and guided reading, Emilia Alejo Hummel Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Applications for parent-child relationship concerns, Christy A. F. Jenkins Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Constituent Development Officer Staff Retention: An Examination of the Pertinent Literature of the Relationship between Methods of Staff Retention and Morale With Constituent Development Officers at the University of Northern Iowa Foundation, Jim Jermier Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Using sign language with hearing preschool children, Jamie E. Johnson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The Effects of Exercise-Induced Amenorrhea on the Fertility of Female Athletes, Kara Johnson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The influence of high-quality early childhood education programs on at-risk children's literacy and language development, Gwendolyn M. Kellen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Rural Philanthropy: An Examination of the Pertinent Literature of the Current State and Evolution of Rural Philanthropy in This Country, Barbara J. Keninger Open Access Graduate Research Paper

What every kindergarten teacher should know about spelling, Gjoa King Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Class size : appropriate student-teacher ratios in early childhood classrooms in relation to student achievement, Brian D. Kingrey Open Access Graduate Research Paper

School readiness : what it means to be "ready" for kindergarten, Brian D. Kingrey Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Reading intervention support for the older struggling reader : a desk-reference for reading interventions, April L. Kleinschmidt Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Cooking : mixing and measuring with young children, Aimee Marie Klostermann Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Olanzapine vs. conventional and other atypical antipsychotics in response and side effects for the treatment of schizophrenia, Jade A. Knutson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Measuring Youth Worker Efficacy Levels in a Not-For-Profit Youth Development Setting, Carly Jean Konecny Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Gender Segregation and the Physical Education Classroom, Amanda Kopplin-Rodgers Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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What methods have been used to help narrow the achievement gap between African-American students and White students?, Cindra L. Landau Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Is Reading Recovery a beneficial reading program to have implemented in a school district?, Carrie Langan Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Meeting academic needs through explicit vocabulary insturction, Ann D. M. Langenfeld Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A review of character education programs and their impact on student performance, Cara Marie Ludemann Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Stress and coping behavior : the effects of poverty on women and children, Laura J. Sorensen Lyons Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Literature circles and improved comprehension in struggling readers, Christine Lynn Marxen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The Iowa State Fair in Iowa's History, Leann Matlage Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Princesses persevere: Seeking representations of gender equity in modern fairy tales, Erin Becker McConnell Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Shooting Under Pressure: How Pressure Affects the Shooting Percentage of Men’s College Basketball Players, Brooks Joseph McKowen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Think like a mountain : the need for nature for increased mental health, Erin M. McLaughlin Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Listening to learn : the academic achievement of auditory learners, Rae Ann McLean-Dickinson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Self-mutilation : a growing concern, Sarah M. Meiners Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Family involvement strategies at the Meskwaki Settlement school, Carol Gary Meyer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Digital storytelling, Erin Alynn Miller Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Strategies to improve the comprehension of struggling readers and the elementary level, Melissa Mueller Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Benefits of Soccer within Diverse Soccer Programs and Their Cultural Differences, Aldin Muhamedagic Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Preschool Spanish speakers who are learning English : factors related to later reading success, Debra S. Negley Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The portrayal of volunteer firefighters in children's literature, Jamie Noack Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Using online rubrics to make project grading more standardized and efficient, Sandra Ann Groff O'Brien Open Access Graduate Research Paper

"I can do it" and you can, too : toddlers and autonomy in a multicultural classroom, Chelssi Lynn Michelle Parrott Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Accountability and collaborative inquiry in a school-based early childhood program, Sherri Peterson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Factors that influence student motivation, Abbie Petsche Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Utility of a Non-exercise Method of Estimating Aerobic Capacity, Meghan Phillips Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Forest city: The City on the Hill, Teresa Pietsch Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Not enough non-fiction literacy material in early childhood, Melani L. Piscitelli Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Time for books : motivating children through choice, change, and chances to read, Amy Prime Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Constructivist practices that positively impact literacy development and motivation in young children, Sara Pruss Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The Portrayal of Attention Deficit Disorder in Children's and Young Adult Literature, Ambri Refer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Effective family literacy practices, Stefanie Naumburg Riepe Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Promoting resilience in school-aged children, Sherry Rizzuto Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Reactive attachment disorder : implications for counselors, Kim Rogers Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Intensity vs. Duration of Exercise in Producing Cardiovascular Benefits, Katie Lynn Sandbulte Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Impact of the Iowa Reinstatement of the Professional Teacher Librarian Requirement on School Libraries, Kelly Schaufenbuel Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The effect of technology on primary students' phonemic awareness achievement, Joy Marie Schirmer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Implementation of early reading interventions to increase student achievement, Julie Schmitz Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Teacher collaboration : why isn't it working?, Jill Suzanne Schnathorst Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Year-round education : a continuing debate, Heather D. Schultz Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Jazz and gender : teaching improvisation to girls, Valerie A. Shanley Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The impact of oral language activities in preschool on reading competence in kindergarten and beyond, Melissa Sifert Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Children with cleft lips and/or palates in early childhood classrooms : overcoming obstacles and misconceptions, Angel Simons Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Family with domestic violence, La Tonya R. Stokes Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Co-Teaching and Inclusion: A Model for Effective Implementation, Sara A. Straw Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Problem-based Learning in the Middle School Science Classroom, Lesley Taylorson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Exercise Benefits for People With Multiple Sclerosis, Ethan Tews Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The importance of differentiation for the struggling reader, Christine M. Troyer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Postpartum Depression and Universal Screening: Consequences, Benefits, and Barriers, Jennifer Setzer Trumbull Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Teacher-Child Relationships in Early Childhood Classrooms, Michelle Tuttle Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Sign language and gestures in young early childhood, Donna Uhlenberg Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Instructing for fluency in the first grade, Kim Vierkant Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The impact of instructional materials on the motivational of struggling readers, Kimberly Weeks Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Best grouping practices for reading instruction, Stacia Ann Weisskopf Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Effects of applied behavior analysis on teaching social skills to young children with autism, Michelle Yeggy Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Youth Volunteerism: By Looking at Who Volunteers and Why Organizations May Be Able to Recruit Youth to Become Long-Standing Volunteers, Kathryn M. Zimmerly Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Counseling and educating deaf individuals, Sarah Zollar Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Spelling Instruction in the Classroom, Kristin Zweibohmer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Hydrogen Production Through the Process of Electrolysis can Benefit Fuel Conservation in Automobiles, Wade D. Stahr Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Rapid eLearning : its impact on instructional design in the corporate world, Stephen W. Acheson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Grief and loss : the effects on children and the school counselor's role, Hope Nicole Bleckwehl Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Preparing instructors of adult learners to address the needs of minority students, Travell Unique Brock Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Motivation success and failure, Dawn D. Buol Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Gaming towards academic and physical success, Eric Burt Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Physical Activity Among Women 50 Years and Older, Nikke Carrion Open Access Graduate Research Paper

My philosophy of educational leadership, David A. Clark Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The History of Athletic Scholarships, Nathan O. Courtney Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Self-Determination Theory and Applications to Physical Education and Coaching, Eric Wayne Crandall Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Determining if the use of certification goals in Accelerated Reader impacts student selection of books, Randy J. Crawford Open Access Graduate Research Paper

21st century teaching, learning, and one-to-one computing, Sarah Davison Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The relationship of preservice teachers' and faculty members' perceptions of critical thinking and their epistemological beliefs, Meskerem Debele Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Cost of manufacturing: Experiment to establish process-specific cost functions for a deviation based cost formulation, Parikshit Rajendra Deshmukh Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The role of writing: Increasing higher level thinking for all students, Caroline Elser Open Access Graduate Research Paper

School library orientation: Introducing teachers to the roles and services of teacher librarians, Allison Emery Open Access Graduate Research Paper

My philosophy of educational leadership, Jody L. Fink Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Cultivating Baby Boomers and Generation Xers: An Examination of the Pertinent Literature of the Motivational Techniques for Nonprofit Organizational Fundraisers to Consider When Cultivating Donors Categorized as Baby Boomers and Generation Xers, Jane A. Flanagan Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Importance of teaching reading comprehension with nonfiction texts, Valeria Jo Frey Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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A case study on the effectiveness of Kurzweil software on improving participation and comprehension with special education students in the science classroom, Christina Glaub Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Play therapy with adults, Lisa E. Heiden Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Cyberbullying : a preventative method, Kristen A. Hoelscher Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The History of the Iowa Teen Award, Joni K. Hoing Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The History of the Iowa Teen Award, Joni K. Hoing Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Student led video production projects in the classroom, Slade Hovick Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Accountability for comprehensive school counseling programs in Iowa, Emily N. Janssen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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LGB students and the school environment, Molly C. Juhl Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Online counseling : risks, benefits, and future development, Lindsey J. Kenison-Severson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Technology integration within the elementary classroom setting, Krista K. Krebsbach Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Counselor-client connection, Sarah Larsen-Kos Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Mississippi River Towns: From Dubuque, Iowa to Hamilton, Illinois, Bonnie Jean Lawhorn Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A Study of Rural Iowans' Challenges and Benefits in Buying and Owning a Wind Turbine as Their Source of Renewable Energy, Garth LeFevre Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Bullying in America's middle schools : identifying factors that affect school environment, Marnie M. L. Leiferman Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Effective e-learning environments for adult learners, Lois A. Lindell Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Using Web 2.0 technology to support collaborative learning in distance education, Sarah E. Ling Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Music and the brain, Kimberly D. Madison Open Access Graduate Research Paper

What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Christine A. Mangrich Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Identity in second language learning: Access to the target language group, Stephanie J. Marra Open Access Graduate Research Paper

What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Deanna Martens Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Reflecting for action, Christopher J. McCarville Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Disordered Eating in the Athletic Population: A Review of Literature, Randi Lyn Mehmen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A Literature Review Examining the § 501 (H) Election and § IRC 501 (C)(3) Organizations, Kimberly Anne Hefernan Moss Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Motivating middle level students : strategies to help reach and teach middle level students, Lisa L. Munsey Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Educational leadership : a reflective essay, Craig D. Murray Open Access Graduate Research Paper

School librarians are teachers too!: University of Northern Iowa teacher education majors and their perceptions of the role of the school librarian, Colleen Nelson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Self-mutilating behaviors, Patience Niemoth-Coleman Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Barriers of technology integration in kindergarten through fifth grade, Theressa Northouse Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A preferred vision of educational leadership in schools : a reflective essay, Melinda A. Orris Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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History of Inclusive Recreation, Renee Raap Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Motivational Factors of Seasonal Volunteers: A Study of the Student Conservation Association, Cory J. Roegner Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Implementing electronic portfolios, Courtney Rogne Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Character counts! incentive program : implementation and evaluation, Julie A. Rouse Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Promoting student success in online courses, Cecilia Ruhlmann Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Electroconvulsive therapy : a brief overview, Adam A. Sauceda Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The psychosocial effects of pediatric cancer on young adult cancer survivors, Jacob D. Schaefer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Teenage Life in the Fat Lane, Kristi Shreffler Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Effective homework in the middle school, Kelly J. Simon Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Leadership and education : a reflective essay, Erik J. Smith Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Restructuring a Secondary Business Curriculum for the 21st Century, Eric Springer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Going beyond cookbook labs : computer-based laboratory tools in the high school physics classroom, Jennifer A. Strohbehn Open Access Graduate Research Paper

What I believe about leadership education : a reflective essay, Melissa M. Stuber Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Freshman Transition Retreat, Amy E. Swisher Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The Impact of the National Board Certification Process on the Instructional Practices of Teacher Librarians, Deanne Thiede Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Body image disturbance : cultural differences, how it develops, its impact, and clinical implications, Priscilla Villarreal Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Application of a fifth grade group with behavioral adjustment difficulties, Lindsey B. Wahl Vandrovec Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The portrayal of bullying in young adult fiction novels, Deanna L. Weber Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)