Graduate Student Work
A collection of Graduate Student Work at the University of Northern Iowa.
Submissions from 2005
A preferred vision for leading elementary schools : a reflective essay, Brian M. Moretz Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Critical elements essential for exemplary educational leadership : a reflective essay, Susan M. Muehl Open Access Graduate Research Paper
School counselors and character education, Jacob M. Mueller Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Modeling and simulation to investigate effects of static mixer, carrier gas, temperature and pressure on the mixing ratio of carbon nanotubes growth reactors, David Addie Noye Open Access Dissertation
Five components essential for leading a K-12 school in the twenty-first century : a reflective essay, Gregory A. O'Connell Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The use of direct observation in functional behavior assessment, Lori O'Rourke Open Access Thesis
The efficacy of writing course placement at an Iowa community college, Kristine D. Owens Open Access Dissertation
Come out, stay out, stand out: Eight stories of gay and lesbian high school students, Nicholas J. Pace Open Access Dissertation
The Perceptions and Interest Levels of Women on the Graphic Communications and Graphic Arts Industries: Job Availability, Discrimination, and Pay Rates, Tekeshia Pearson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation on school leadership of two school buildings designated in need of improvement: An agency theory perspective, Susan Pecinovsky Open Access Dissertation 2006 Award
Effective strategies for reading improvement, Susan Pelleymounter Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Children of incarcerated parents and the role of the elementary school counselor, Megan A. Petersen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Critical elements of success for educational leaders : a reflective essay, Jennifer L. Pettlon Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Sticks, stones, & stigmas: A social-cognitive account of stereotype threat mechanisms, Michael C. Philipp Open Access Thesis 2006 Award
How can technology assist in the effectiveness of after school programs?, Imani A. Phillips Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Providing effective counseling to substance abusers through the use of biopsychosocialspiritual strategies, Rachel Phillips Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Brian J. Price Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Keyword or Hierarchical Searching? A Quantitative Comparison of World Wide Web Searching Methods by High School Juniors in North Iowa, Harold Price Open Access Graduate Research Paper
How can teachers motivate secondary language arts students? : 5 prototypes, Kylee Schmitt Pusteoska Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Building relationships with students at-risk, Joanna L. Rahnavardi Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading elementary schools : a reflective essay, Seabron R. Reese Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using Office Referral Data to Help Understand School-Wide Discipline, Sarah Remakel-Henkels Open Access Thesis
Manufacturing Companies and the Information Age in the U.S., Marcos Reynero Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Essential characteristics of an effective educational leader : a reflective essay, Lindsey R. Rice Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A distributed strategies approach to teaching multiplication and problem solving, Holly K. Ritter Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Writing a Short Science Fiction Novel for Young Adults, Cheryl Robson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Strategies to improve reading fluency in the elementary classroom, Jill Marie Vorwald Sampson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implementation of reciprocal teaching strategies, Michael Sauer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An introduction to adventure based counseling connected to couples and families, Amanda L. Schara Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading elementary, middle, and high schools : a reflective essay, Jodie M. Schepler Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Critical elements for leadership in education : a reflective essay, Joan C. Schueller Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Utilizing geographic education research to increase learning in a seventh grade geography course, Eric Uwe Schulz Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Small group math instruction : is it beneficial in a seventh grade classroom?, JoEllen A. Schwab Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Perceived importance of national occupational CADD skill standards among faculty of NAIT accredited institutions, Ronald Shava Open Access Dissertation
Namibia principals' knowledge and attitudes towards HIV/AIDS and their compliance with the ministry's national policy, Shamani-Jeffrey Shikwambi Open Access Dissertation
The Influence of Caffeine on the Hydration Status of College-Aged Females, Carissa Shima Open Access Thesis
Integrating technology and education, Jori L. Showalter Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implementing distributed practice, Christi Sires Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Inventory simulation and optimization using system dynamics, structural modeling equations and genetic algorithms in the drivetrain division of an automotive manufacturer, Marco Sisfontes-Monge Open Access Dissertation
Emotional intelligence as a protective factor for risk behavior in adolescence, Nicole Renee Skaar Open Access Thesis
Peer tutoring and technology integration : you too can make it happen!, Brandy Smith Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A narrative group model to reduce gender role conflict in adult males, Dennis K. Smithe Open Access Graduate Research Paper
We're not "free-loading jocks" : the presentation of the self in the everyday lives of the collegiate level student athlete, Katie Leanne Sorrell Open Access Thesis
Fostering writing through instructional strategies : a case study in a special needs class, Melissa A. Steggall Open Access Graduate Research Paper
"Second-class families": Media portrayal of adoption in America, Jennifer Ellen Struve Open Access Thesis 2006 Award
Using Technology in a Social Studies Classroom, Cari R. Teske Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Success of Early Reading Interventions, Tammy A. Theroith Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Why people self-injure and what school counselors can do to help, Emily M. Thole Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reciprocal teaching as an instructional strategy to increase reading comprehension, Paula Thome Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective Thinking Strategies, Wendy Trainer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Writing a Historical Fiction Novel: The Marks of the Shaman: The Diary of Indian Captive Olive Oatman, Heather J. Uhlmeyer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Vocabulary Instruction Correlation to Reading Comprehension, Kelly M. Vaughn Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Kathleen M. Walech Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Elements of leadership in education : a reflective essay, James D. Walser Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Bullying in elementary schools, Jessica J. Wass Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using reflection to guide literacy instruction in the "multi-level" classroom, Lori L. Weber Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Inside the stress of a police officer's job : what mental health counselors should know, Molly J. Wertz Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Case Study: The Thoughts on Pleasure Reading for Children Diagnosed with ADHD, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type; ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type; or ADHD, Combined Type, Heather Whitman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Many Faces of Distance Education, Albert Dantoni Wiggins III Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Cognitive, emotive, and behavioral techniques for depressed children and adolescents, Brianna G. Wilcox Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effectiveness of wilderness therapy, Cody A. Williams Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An exploration of academic advising care groups at an Iowa private college, Kendra Williams-Perez Open Access Dissertation
The impact of parental involvement on children's literacy development, Annette L. Wohlers Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An introduction to Asperger Syndrome for helping professionals, Bethea E. Woodsmall Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading Motivation in the Elementary Classroom, Maria E. Youngblut Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effect of Hardiness on Mental and Physical Health, Angela J. Ziesman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading elementary schools : a reflective essay, John Zimmerman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Examining the role of empathy training in anger management programs for young children, Amy L. Zirkelbach Open Access Thesis
Submissions from 2004
"Changing tradition: New frontiers in spelling instruction" : a developmental spelling word study workshop, Melissa A. Adams Open Access Graduate Research Paper
From LtoJ : the effects of an assessment approach on student achievement in mathematics at the middle school level, Toni Andersen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of a word-study spelling curriculum on spelling instruction and student spelling achievement, Jan Baker Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Manifestation Determinations: How Do Iowa's AEA Adopted Procedures Compare To Federal And State Requirements And Expert Guidelines?, Keely J. Beam Open Access Thesis
Suicide risk assessment and implications for counselors, Shannon L. Beelner Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Modeling and measuring the dispersion of odors from hog confinements, François Béra Open Access Thesis 2005 Award
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Maurice D. Betzel Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Measuring the success of ClassWorks computer instruction, Susan J. Boatwright Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Educational change process: A case study of a rural school district's reading reform, Barbara M. Havel Bohach Open Access Dissertation
The sounds of silence : music education and academic achievement, Donny Brazile Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Women alcoholics and addicts : an examination of the role of gender-specific treatment programs in substance abuse counseling, Adarienne L. Burrow Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using technology to enhance writing in primary grades, Lisa Butler Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating the six traits of reading into literature circle discussion groups : moving towards thoughtful literacy in a Title I classroom, Kristin N. Carew Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Music that teaches, Susan L. Carroll Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Cheri Thomas Cederlund Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Protecting us from pictures : gender and support for legal restrictions on pornography, Elizabeth Lynne Chivers Open Access Thesis
Chronic medical illness : the counselor's role, Diana J. Cira Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Todd M. Coulter Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A vision of middle level administration : a reflective essay, Wendy R. Cunningham Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Use of Herbal Medications by Patients in a Conventional Health Care Setting: A Health Education Challenge, Jill deLaubenfels Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Bullying in elementary school, Jennifer P. Dixon Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Importance Performance Analysis of U.S. Army Lieutenants’ Perceptions of Morale, Welfare and Recreation Services, Jaime Sue Duncan Open Access Thesis
A preferred vision for leading secondary schools : a reflective essay, Brian E. Duwe Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A vision of elementary school leadership : a reflective research paper, Dawn R. Embretson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The guidance counselor's role in helping children and adolescents deal with grief and loss, Brandie Erickson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Professional development : the missing component in education, Brett C. Ernst Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A case study of senior students' perceptions of factors that shape aspirations in one low-income rural Iowa high school, Louise Elizabeth Esveld Open Access Dissertation
A Comparison of Land Use and Nonpoint Source Pollution in the Cedar River Tributaries in Iowa, Chad Levi Fields Open Access Thesis
The transformation of a middle school industrial shop to a modular industrial technology lab and communicating this transformation to the local community, Lynn Figg Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Working with children suffering from abuse and neglect : the elementary school counselor as an advocate, Bernice A. Fischels Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Is inclusion working at one middle school in Iowa?, Brett Alan Fischels Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administrating secondary schools : a reflective essay, Travis J. Fleshner Open Access Graduate Research Paper
