Graduate Student Work
A collection of Graduate Student Work at the University of Northern Iowa.
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Recalcitrant arguments, Kiranjeet Kaur Dhillon, Department of Communication Studies, Open Access Thesis
The uniqueness of the English language learner : Research based strategies for English language learners, Carolyn Lindgren Dietz, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using the instructional coaching model to implement positive behavior supports in early childhood special education programs, Heather Donoho, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
College freshmen dispositional readiness: Examining the perceptions, Jennifer Dovre, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
College freshmen dispositional readiness: Examining the perceptions, Jennifer Dovre, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Phylogeography of Notropis nubilus (Ozark Minnow), Jason F. Dugan, Department of Biology, Open Access Thesis
The Power of Collaboration and Partnerships, Shawn Dunn, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literature circles and technology : a study of students' attitudes, Laura Ann Edwards, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effects of Weight Bias in Physical Education and the Impact of Intervention Methods, Chris Ehlert, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Desulfotomaculum Dissimilatory Reduction of Iron (III), Jim Elric, Department of Biology, Open Access Thesis
Developing Easy to Use Exercise Videos for Classroom Physical Activity Breaks, Holly Fencl, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effect of student choice on acquisition of alphabet knowledge, Lindsey L. Fonkert, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Providing academic access to individuals with significant disabilties [sic], Lindsey Jill Frandsen, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Thesis
Writing supports for older students with significant disabilities: examining two students' journeys towards becoming writers, Emily Helen Freeman, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Open Access Thesis
The Rise of the Benefit Corporation: An Examination of the Strengths and Potential Obstacles to Long Term Success, Lisa L. Freeman, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
“Unto You Who Fear My Name Shall the Sun of Righteousness Arise With Healing in His Wings”: The Popular Cultural Perceptions of Radium, 1900-1930, Tausha Nichole Fristo, Department of History, Thesis (Electronic Copy Not Available)
The effects of STEM inquiry practices on English language acquisition in a first grade classroom in Thailand, Rebecca J. Fuhrman-Petersen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What are the mechanisms of action of stereotype threat and how does it contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease in African Americans, Anthony Gage, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Mean girls and troublemaking boys : a qualitative study about interpretive reproduction and peer culture in a preschool classroom, Heidi Marie Gansen, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology, Open Access Thesis
High School Physics: Virtual Circuit Construction vs. Real Circuit Equipment, Charlie Leslie Gardner Jr., Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Are students experiencing the intended outcomes of Quality Matters standards?, Maryam Ghayoorrad, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Alignment of a 9th Grade Earth Science Curriculum With the Iowa Core, Courtney Elizabeth Giesel, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Transition to kindergarten : a project for the Grinnell-Newburg School District, Donna Godar, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of peer-conferencing on writing revisions in a second grade classroom, Emily C. Guetzlaff, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Aquatic strategies and techniques and their benefit on children with autism, James G. Hall, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Dissertation
School wide positive behavioral and intervention supports : the effectiveness of Tier 1 strategies, Gregory James Halsor, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Leading through change: A study of the role of central office leadership in the process of secondary change, Dirk A. Halupnik, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Dissertation
Acute effect of postactivation potentiation versus dynamic stretching plus postactivation potentiation on countermovement vertical jump performance, Daniel John Hammes, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Outside is in: Women, special education, and the superintendency, John Lawrence Hanson, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Dissertation (UNI Access Only)
Temporal dynamics of nutrient flux across hydrologic unit boundaries, Md. Aminul Haque, Environmental Science Program, Open Access Thesis
Population genetics of Thomomydoecus minor: Ectoparasitic chewing lice on Thomomys bottae pocket gophers of the Rio Grande Valley in New Mexico, Sheree Elizabeth Harper, Department of Biology, Open Access Thesis
A WebQuest for the Instruction of Appropriate Online Behavior, Susan Heilig, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effects of Instrument Assissted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Hamstring Strains: Prospective Studies, Megan Elizabeth Heimerdinger, Division of Athletic Training, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Nurturing resiliency among adolescents with emotional and behavioral disturbances (EBD) in a special education setting, Rimaz Herz, Department of Special Education, Open Access Dissertation
Investigating Blended Learning in the High School Science Classroom, Holly Cassandra Hinkhouse, Science Education Program, Open Access Thesis
Learning Outcomes: A Study of Student Employees at the University of Northern Iowa Wellness and Recreation Center, Justin James Holman, Division of Leisure, Youth and Human Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Student Centered Instruction & Incorporation of Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) into the Life Science Curriculum, Cathy Hones, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Books, blogging, and boredom : the impact of one-to-one computing on student engagement and literacy, Amanda M. Hudson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Iowa core technology integration: A resource for kindergarten through second grade teachers, Shalyn Huerter, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Investigating the use of an interactive whiteboard to teach literacy in the early childhood classroom, Laci A. Hummel, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Full STEAM Ahead: Arts Integration and the Common Core, Amy Hunzelman, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Language as a social reality: The effects of the infantilization of women, Chelsae R. Huot, Department of Psychology, Open Access Thesis
How elementary students can apply self-guided learning strategies in the classroom, Nicole Ivers, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Gifted student achievement and motivation levels related to participation in gifted programming, Stacey M. Jambura, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effect of Perturbation on Interface and Intramuscular Temperatures During an Ice Water Immersion, Andrew Dean Jedlicka, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
A comparison of print and e-book texts with 4th grade students to evaluate comprehension and motivation, Sarah Johnson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Misconceptions of the Teacher Librarian Role, Mary Junker, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Preferences Toward Gender of Coach and Perceptions of Roles of Basketball Coaches, Jacqueline Lee Kalin, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
An Examination of the Policies, Procedures, and Complexities of Gift Acknowledgement and Donor Recognition in Higher Education Philanthropy, Lia Kampman, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Volunteer Motivation and Satisfaction: An Examination of the Pertinent Literature on Volunteer Motivation and Satisfaction, Kevin Kann, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Christians, lesbians, gays, and bisexuals: examining the roles of uncertainty and religiosity in Christian attitudes toward LGB individuals, Megan Deanne Wharff Kavanaugh, Department of Communication Studies, Open Access Thesis
Mental illness and schools: An examination of how schools are providing supports and services to students with mental health concerns, Nikki Leigh King, Department of Special Education, Open Access Thesis
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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effectiveness of Selected Components Upon Childhood Obesity Prevention, Brian Kliegl, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Library Paraeducators' Training: Assumptions or Facts?, Virginia H. Knapp, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portrayal of agriculture in children's literature: Contemporary stories in picture books, traditional tales, and nonfiction, Kathryn S. Koller, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Making Historical Fiction Appealing to Young Adults Through Book Trailers, Chelsey Kolpin, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Perceptions of coaching efficacy from the coaches', parents', and athletes' perspectives, Wade Previn Kooiman, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Dissertation (UNI Access Only) 2015 Award
Mega Events: Review of the Economic and Social Impacts of the Olympic Games and World Cup Tournaments, Robby J. Krapfl, Division of Leisure, Youth and Human Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Batman and the superhero fairytale: deconstructing a revisionist crisis, Travis John Landhuis, Department of Languages and Literatures, Open Access Thesis
Automated sinkhole extraction and morphological analysis in northeast Iowa using high-resolution LiDAR data, Jonathon Launspach, Department of Geography, Open Access Thesis
A master's recital in piano, Brittany K. Lensing, School of Music, Open Access Thesis
Quasi-Experimental Evaluation of Undergraduate Learning in a Multidimensional Wellness Course, Kristi Leonard, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Dissertation
Measurement and analysis of intra-vehicle UWB channels, Qingshan Liang, Department of Technology, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
The Effects of Sleeping on Academic Performance and Obesity, Zach Liddle, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Perceptions of the Skills and Competencies Needed by New Student Affairs Professionals : A Collective Case Study, TyAnn Marie Lindell, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Dissertation
The Duluth Model in practice: Evaluating police and practitioner response to domestic violence, Jessica L. Lorenz, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
A master's recital in piano, Elena Lyalina, School of Music, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Social and cultural influences on alcohol drinking habits among native American college and university students across the United States, Wayva Waterman Lyons, Department of Psychology, Thesis (UNI Access Only) 2015 Award
PROMIS physical function item bank v. 1.0: Validity of physical function assessment for athletic training clientele, Leif Philip Madsen, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Liquid sorption properties and structural changes of metal-organic frameworks of cobalt nitrate and 4,4'-bipyridine, Kathryn Mauger-Sonnek, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Open Access Thesis
A professional development program for balanced literacy, Sheila Charlene McCullough, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
How educators and parents can collaborate to improve student reading fluency, Jackie M. McDermott, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Comparison of immediate myofascial pressure release treatment effects among active and latent trigger points, Chelsea M. Morris, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
A selective annotated bibliography of materials recommended for junior high classrooms regarding resistance during the Holocaust, Katharine Mulfinger, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of heel elevation and fatigue on torso inclination during the barbell back squat, Michael James Neppel, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Witchcraft accusation, Kamlesh Niraula, Women's and Gender Studies Program, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Lessons Learned From a Cognitively Guided Instruction Professional Development Project, Christina Nugent, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Dissertation
Graduate composition recital: a brief analysis, Xingzimin Pan, School of Music, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
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, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Uncovering the lived experiences of entry-level administrators in a school in need of assistance, Teresa Rayman Peterson, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Dissertation (UNI Access Only)
Bird use of heterogeneous native prairie biofuel production plots, Jarrett D. Pfrimmer, Department of Biology, Open Access Thesis
Einstein metrics on piecewise-linear three-spheres, Kyle Pitzen, Department of Mathematics, Open Access Thesis
The Effects of Physical Activity/Fitness on Academic Performance: A Review of Literature, Michaelene Powell, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Difference Connection Makes : Roles the Middle School Teacher Plays in Changing Adolescent Girls’ Lives, Denise M. Pralle, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Dissertation
A graduate recital in voice, Kelley Elizabeth Raymon, School of Music, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
A description of swing parameters and their relationship to in game batting performance in Division I softball players, Cassandra Reilly-Boccia, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Thesis (UNI Access Only) 2015 Award
Young Adult Memoir Dealing with Alcohol, Abuse, Infidelity, Violence and Poverty, Kelly Reinhold, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using virtual worlds in medical and health education, Amy J. Renze, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Early Childhood Library Resources and Support, Lisa Catherine Riese, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using TPACK to promote effective language teaching in an ESL/EFL classroom, Wilson M. Rojas Bugueño, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Examining the benefits of technology in training, Nelson Rokke, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portrayal of Characters with Disabilities within K-6 Fictional Literature, Katie Roling, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Implications of Quiet Eye Training on Sport Performance, Jeffrey H. Rose Jr., School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrative and Holistic Global Higher Education : An Investigation of Camp Adventure Child and Youth Services as a Model Service Learning Program, Bin Ruan, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Dissertation
Volunteer Satisfaction: An Examination of the Pertinent Literature About Volunteer Satisfaction and a Nonprofit Organization, Ginger J. Sakas, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Where loyalties lie: A study of workplace dissent through the lens of loyalty, Katelyn L. Santy, Department of Communication Studies, Open Access Thesis 2014 Award
Factors That Influence Superintendents in Iowa to Implement a One-To-One Computer Initiative, Gerald Eugene Schnabel, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Dissertation
