Graduate Student Work
A collection of Graduate Student Work at the University of Northern Iowa.
Submissions from 2004
A preferred vision for leading the secondary school : a reflective essay, Chad David Wolf Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Retrospective miscue analysis : a positive approach, Lisa Marlene Wright Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Case Study of Organizational Change at Riverview Early Childhood Center, Jaclyn Yetmar Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I Believe about Educational Leadership: A Reflective Essay, Janet Young Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Visual Impact of the Illuminations of LCD Monitor Under Different Ambient Lightings, Yuichi Yuasa Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A vision of elementary school leadership : a reflective essay, Julia Lynne Zastrow Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Evolution of Distance Education: Bridging the Gap between Teacher and Students, Theresa Zeigler Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Investigation Into the Actual Transfer Efficiency of High Volume Low Pressure Spray Guns, William R. Zimmerle Jr. Open Access Graduate Student Work
Building a comprehensive energy model for off-highway vehicles with emphasis on vehicle thermal control systems, Ayhan Zora Open Access Dissertation
Abdominal Muscle Activation When Performing Abdominal Exercises on a Gym Ball and a Flat Surface, Wesley Brian Zwiefel Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2003
Selected Influences on the Smoking Behavior Among Female and Male College Students of the University of Northern Iowa, Evelyn Adom-Boateng Open Access Thesis
Family-centered early intervention : principles and process, Jody Albertson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effects of maternal depression on youth adjustment, Jennifer Alexander Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Coping with divorce, Amanda Sue Lawless Anderson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Automated Casting Cleaning, Chris Anderson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of social identity salience on the cohesion of demographically diverse groups, Michael Anderson Open Access Thesis 2004 Award
The motivating aspects of technology, Mary Ascher Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Literature Review of the Optimization of Cover Material Usage in Magnesium Treatment Tundish Process, Patrick A. Austin Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
A Simulation Application to Analyze the Utilization of Computer Laboratories, Mehmet E. Bahadir Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Writing in a second grade math class, Tammy Bakken Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Childhood depression and schools, Jeni Barry Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Supporting grieving students in schools, Erin E. Bartholomew Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Preparation for the role of baccalaureate nurse educator: Implications for development of nurse educator curriculum, Vickie R. Barth Open Access Dissertation
The role educational technology plays in student achievement and teacher preparation, Overton Howard Bean Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A philosophical explanation of education today : a reflective essay, Brant J. Bemus Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Student perceptions of ethics and professionalism in computer science: Does age, gender, or experience matter?, James Stuart Bohy Open Access Dissertation
Transformational leadership in higher education : From politics to porcelain, Bunny Brandis Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effects of divorce on adolescents : interventions, Abigail C. Buchan Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Parents as partners : the school-home connection, Jennifer Burkhart Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The fundamentals of a school web site, Jabari Cain Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Development and implementation of the University of Northern Iowa's “Students First” capital campaign: A case study, Cornelius Anthony Castain Open Access Dissertation
Relationship Between the Knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Disease and Sexual Behavior, Kong Chen Open Access Thesis
Advanced Oxidation System Applications in a Large Gray and Ductile Iron Foundry, Rick Christoffersen Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Solidification Modeling for Prediction of Microstructure and Micro-Porosity in Ductile Iron Castings, Sheila M. Christoffersen Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
An investigation of the concept of balance in children ages 6–9: Logic and protologic identifiable in making mobiles, Seon Chun Open Access Dissertation
Females and computer-mediated communication : new technologies, new challenges, Kelly Coleman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering K-12 schools : a reflective essay, Victoria L. Connelly Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering secondary schools, Christopher Cruise Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Culture from chaos: The formation of social norms from the dynamic self-organization of individuals' attitudes and behavior, Jerry G. Cullum Open Access Thesis 2005 Award
Portrayal of women in magazine advertisements targeted toward three age groups of women : a content analysis, Stephanie Lynn Cummings Open Access Thesis
Functional Hamstring:Quadriceps Ratio: Does It Differ Across Year of Athletic Eligibility?, Scott L. Dack Open Access Thesis
Are college students prepared for conflict? : a review on conflict resolution among college students, Marc J. Dalmasso Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Designing online courses : reflections from the cyber trenches, Cherie Post Dargan Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Incorporating classroom guidance into a comprehensive high school guidance program, Winifred L. Dewey Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using computer software to enhance instruction of early literacy skills in the kindergarten classroom, Janann Dostal Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Kaylen D. Dreyer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The discovery of extramarital affairs : clients in crisis and implications for counseling, Alyssa A. Drury Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Enhancing student learning styles through the use of technology, Mark A. Dugger Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading between the "signs", Sarah Durchenwald/Williamson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Motivating students with digital portfolios, Rochelle Christine Duwa Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Choosing quality multicultural literature for use in a general classroom, Jill M. Dykstra Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Developmental process and outcome of McKinley K-5 Elementary School "Portrait of America 2001-2002" multimedia CD-ROM, Cheryl Edwards Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Lucy M. Evans Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Criticism of middle school curriculum integration : a review of the literature, Carrie Even Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Self-esteem : cognitive therapy and creative interventions, Barbara J. Fay Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Aligning technology and language arts standards, Catherine A. Feldmann Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Putting the best possible teacher in the classroom : through reflection and self-evaluation, Renee Fisher Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An administrator's vision for elementary schools : a reflective essay, Natalie A. Franke Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Technology coordinators : the relationship between employment responsibilities and need for ongoing professional development, Mary C. Frese Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Grief counseling with children and adolescents, Megan Funke Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Single custodial fathers : effects on families and implications for school counselors, Nicole M. Gebel Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The use of electronic portfolios for preservice teachers, Kimberly Gobble-Sengstock Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The design and evaluation of a PLC-based model predictive controller for application in industrial food processes, Bryan T. Griffen Open Access Dissertation
The digital media lab at Bainbridge College, Neil L. Griffin Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Year One in the writing workshop : a step in the right direction, Michelle L. Grimm Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Moral development of the characters of the Harry Potter series, Amy J. Grundmeyer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Analysis of Physical Activity and Two Forms of Self Defense Training and Their Impact on Women’s Sense of Self-Efficacy, Elizabeth Susan Guernsey Open Access Thesis
Costume design for Roosters by Milcha Sanchez-Scot, Theatre UNI, Spring Semester, 2003, Carmelita Tyson Guse Open Access Thesis
Using Mindtools to build information literacy and promote critical thinking, Matthew J. Haan Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A vision to lead elementary school : a reflective research paper, Chad D. Hageman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering secondary schools : a reflective essay, Timothy S. Harvey Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Combining science and reading materials to teach comprehension strategies, Melena Haskovec Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Group therapy for bereaved parents : sudden death of a child or adolescent, Jessica L. Heidecker Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literature response journals : successful implementation in a balanced literacy program, Michelle Heiserman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering secondary schools : a reflective essay, Timothy D. Hejhal Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Morning message : bringing interactive writing to life in a kindergarten classroom, Kay M. Hoffman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Constructivism in online learning : a literature review, Zishan Hong Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Christopher J. Hoover Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Textual Analysis of the Portrayal of Parents in Young Adult Literature, Kathryn L. Reisetter Houck Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Carnegie Library Buildings in Iowa Today, Terri Hudachek Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Active learning techniques to teach Spanish vocabulary, Sara E. Janssen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Rebecca Jensen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Training : what is training, identifying the need for training, methods of training, and how can trainings effectiveness be evaluated?, Michael Johnson Jr. Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Best practices in reading instruction, Becky Jean Jones Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Childhood depression and resiliency : an evaluation of the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment Program, Sarah Carroll Jones Open Access Thesis
Building effective school-based substance abuse prevention programs, Stephanie M. Juhl Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Resource consultation : a study of the relationship between an elementary mathematics teacher and the talented and gifted coordinator, Janine Kane Open Access Thesis
Pedagogical content knowledge—content area reading strategies: An analysis between teacher education and student teaching, Janet Kehe Dissertation (Electronic Copy Not Available)
A review of separation anxiety disorder with a focus on research based intervention strategies, Lauryn C. Kittleson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A comparative analysis of early childhood education in Kenya and the United States of America : Kenya's social and economic constraints, Peter Kibet Koech Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Baby boomer parents : challenges with their increasing involvement, Deborah E. Kosina Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Comparison Study of Cooling Fins and Chills Effectiveness in Aluminum Sand Mold Casting, Vladimir E. Kouznetsov Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Sand Reclamation for John Deere Foundry Waterloo, David R. Krueger Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Riser Design For Green Sand and Ductile Iron Castings, K. Michael Kuebler Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Character education program : an evaluation description, Hou Chun Kuong Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective models as instructional designs to build student motivation in learning, Karla S. Lammers Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating technology into the classroom through online projects : a fairy tale unit, Luann K. Langel Open Access Graduate Research Paper
ISSL standards : tools for an effective educational leader, Kimberly R. Latusick Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The introduction of interactive multimedia DVD to the electronis media studies, Randal L. Lau Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Building self-esteem with bibliotherapy, Jennifer L. Law Open Access Graduate Research Paper
