Graduate Student Work
A collection of Graduate Student Work at the University of Northern Iowa.
Theses/Dissertations from 2008
Give ‘Em Hill: The Fighter Persona in Hillary Clinton’s 2008 Presidential Campaign, Rebecca Diane Buel Open Access Thesis
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
Pain stages of change: Variations in pain acceptance, catastrophizing, and emotional distress across a model of readiness for behavior change, Melinda J. Collingwood Open Access Thesis
Standardized Testing and Alternative Assessment as a Means of Measuring the Science Student, Johnpaul L. Collins Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Does content knowledge matter in scoring teacher work samples?: A study of rater differences, Yana A. Cornish Open Access Dissertation
The History of Athletic Scholarships, Nathan O. Courtney Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Corpulent Counter-Publics: Radical Cheerleading and Resignification of the Fat Body, Emily Dianne Cram Open Access Thesis
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
Effects of Problem Solving Team Processes on Student Outcomes, Brooke A. Dahl Open Access Thesis
21st century teaching, learning, and one-to-one computing, Sarah Davison Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Study of the Level of Interest Among Adolescents in Physical Education, Brooke N. Davitt Open Access Thesis
The relationship of preservice teachers' and faculty members' perceptions of critical thinking and their epistemological beliefs, Meskerem Debele Open Access Graduate Research Paper
National Board of Professional Standards Portfolio Project, Daniel De Groot 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
Exploring the relationship between parent beliefs and athletes' perceptions: A sport commitment approach, Heather M. DeWaard Open Access Thesis 2009 Award
Season Long Evaluation of Relationships Between Several Variables and Hitting Efficiency in Four Division I Volleyball Players, Patricia Raelyn Dietz Open Access Thesis
Analysis of Leaf Development in Ampelopsis Cordata and Ampelopsis arborea (Vitaceae), Benjamin Grant Doughan Open Access Thesis
What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Stephanie Renee Dougherty Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Women chief information officers in higher education: Voices from the field, Marilyn J. Ziesman Drury Open Access Dissertation
Aging Effects on the Transcription of Differentially Impaired Dysarthric Speech, Molly Anne Duggan Open Access Thesis
Western Images in African Media: A Semiotic Investigation of Three Nigerian-Made Films, Terence Ebi Ekiseh Open Access Thesis
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
Thriving, coping, surviving, hoping: Negotiating the first year of teaching, Debrah Jean Fordice Open Access Dissertation
Importance of teaching reading comprehension with nonfiction texts, Valeria Jo Frey Open Access Graduate Research Paper
No One Will Love You If You Are Fat, Mary Lynn Gerzema Open Access Graduate Research Paper
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
Hearing Loss and the Role of Physical Education for Deaf or Hard of Hearing Children, Anastassia Alexandrovna Grineva Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Deliberative democratic practices in tourism planning: Towards a model of participatory community tourism planning, Oksana Grybovych Open Access Dissertation
Visual perceptions: A study of how children can learn through pictures, Melody L. Gustas Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Comparison of the portrayal of evil in fairy tales and contemporary fantasy fiction, Donna Gwinnup Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Growing epidemic of videogame addiction, Christopher S. Hager Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The roles of coaches and teachers : fostering a climate for motivation in an age of accountability, Jocelyn Hays Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Children’s web site: History of Elkader, Iowa… for kids, Nancy Healy Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Play therapy with adults, Lisa E. Heiden Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Development and Validation of a Movement and Activity in Physical Space (MAPS) Score as a Functional Outcome Measure, Stephen Duane Herrmann Open Access Thesis
The impact of a C.A.R.E. based martial arts class on students' academic achievement, peer relationships, and social interactions, David Hite Jr. Open Access Thesis
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
How poverty affects social development, behavior, and academics of children : how can school personnel help?, Jessica Holm-Blackburn Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Student led video production projects in the classroom, Slade Hovick Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Agritourism: Success Factors of Leisure Farm Business in Taiwan, Yin-Ya Huang Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Coeducational and Single-Sex Physical Education in Middle School: Impact on Physical Activity Levels, Sarah Huffer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The reflexivity of pain and privilege: An autoethnography of (Mestizo) identity and other Mestizo voices, Ellis Hurd Open Access Dissertation
Understanding gender stereotypes and their impact on clients, Stacey Hurt Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Janesville CSD K-12 School Library: A Facility Design and Development Study, Christine Jacobs Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Accountability for comprehensive school counseling programs in Iowa, Emily N. Janssen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Comparison of Effort Measured by Heart Rate of 5th Grade Boys and Girls, Laura Jennelle Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Feasibility Assessment for a Bed and Breakfast Associated With the University of Northern Iowa, Seth A. Johnson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
LGB students and the school environment, Molly C. Juhl Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Heart Rate Response of 5th Grade Students to Various Physical Education Activities, Mark Jungmann Open Access Thesis
How teacher-librarians can effectively support technology integration in 21st century schools, Holly L. Karlen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Does Motor Skill Level Affect Physical Activity-Related Self-Efficacy and Enjoyment in Third Grade Students?, Rachel Kautzky-Braley Open Access Thesis
Online counseling : risks, benefits, and future development, Lindsey J. Kenison-Severson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reframed teacher leadership: A narrative inquiry, Cynthia L. Kenyon Open Access Dissertation
An herbal ABC book: A contribution to information available to children and adults, Linda Jo Kirkland Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Cooperation or Irritation: The Relationship Between Teacher-Librarians and Public Librarians in the North Central Iowa Library Service Area, Joette L. Kofoot Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Allergies in University of Northern Iowa College Students, Lisa Krausman Open Access Thesis
Technology integration within the elementary classroom setting, Krista K. Krebsbach Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A case study of a rural Iowa school preparing to meet new state guidelines for school libraries [dissertation], Karla Steege Krueger Open Access Dissertation
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
Guidelines for deploying wireless sensor network in manufacturing: Star topology study using the RSSI to test the network performance, A. Hameed Madwar Open Access Thesis
What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Christine A. Mangrich Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A vision for leading schools : a reflective essay, Melissa A. Margretz Open Access Graduate Research Paper
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
Upper elementary teachers' perception of the pre-referral process, Lyndi Meyer Open Access Thesis
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
Home-school collaboration : strategies for improvement, Kelly O'Bryan Open Access Thesis
Supporting school persistence : an examination of student experiences in an alternative high school, Molly O'Connor Open Access Thesis
A preferred vision of educational leadership in schools : a reflective essay, Melinda A. Orris Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Comparison of the National Park Service Between Korea and the US, Beom Park Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Teaching of Elementary School Science in the Pre and Post No Child Left Behind Era: For Better or Worse?, Jeffrey K. Perkins Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Technology integration into the elementary school curriculum, Yulia Vladimirovna Koreshkova Poblete Open Access Graduate Research Paper
History of Inclusive Recreation, Renee Raap Open Access Graduate Research Paper
My philosophy of educational leadership : a reflective essay, Lincoln James Rasche Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Motivational Factors of Seasonal Volunteers: A Study of the Student Conservation Association, Cory J. Roegner Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Research and reflection on successful principal leadership : a reflective essay, Leah M. Rogers Open Access Graduate Research Paper
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
