Graduate Student Work
A collection of Graduate Student Work at the University of Northern Iowa.
Theses/Dissertations from 2006
An investigation into microwave energy to soften scrap tire rubber aiding existing mechanical separation processes, Russell Jon Lucas Open Access Thesis
SHHHHH! The Negative Effect of Librarian Stereotypes on Junior High Students, Kerry Lust Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Relationship of Time Spent Training at Three Physiological Loads and Performance in Endurance Athletes, Nicholas L. Maas Open Access Thesis
Need, qualifications, training, responsibilities, and supervision of paraprofessionals in special education : a qualitative case study approach, Heather L. Marolf Open Access Thesis
A preferred vision for leading schools : a reflective essay, Tashona R. Marshall Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Athletic Training Education: A Review of Literature, Abigail S. McCorkel Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Children of alcoholics : a struggle through childhood and adulthood, Christina M. McGreevey Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What Does Research Tell Us About Coeducational and Single-Sex Physical Education, Jaimie McMullen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Brian J. Meaney Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Educational leadership in an age of accountability : a reflective essay, Laura J. Medberry Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Quality communication with parents, Michelle Meier Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Role-play and counselor education : bridging the practice-theory gap in prepracticum clinical training, Brian T. Merrick Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Professional portfolios : creating a framework for teacher accountability portfolios, Stephany K. Messer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What is the meaning of This!?: A Case Study of a Small, Public School in Iowa and its Acceptable Use Policy Interpretation, Patricia L. Miles Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Incorporating Reading Comprehension Tools into an Anatomy and Physiology Curriculum, Stephanie Monahan Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The role of emotional intelligence in counseling bilingual Latinos who avoid expressing or experiencing emotions, Mayra A. Montalvo Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Exemplary educational leadership : a reflective essay, Sarah E. Morgan Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Family, child, teacher perceptions of what African American adult family members think and do to assist their elementary school-aged children to become better readers, Shadrack Gabriel Msengi Open Access Dissertation
Separation Anxiety Within the School Context: A Qualitative Study of the Beliefs and Practices of Parents and Teachers, Lauryn C. Muller Open Access Thesis
Leading from within : a reflective essay, John C. Mutum Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The importance of vocabulary in the classroom, Sherri Neofotist Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effects of external rewards on elementary students' motivation to read independently, Benjamin David Olsen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effects of External Rewards on Elementary Students’ Motivation to Read Independently, Benjamin David Olsen Open Access Thesis
No Child Left Behind (2001) and high stakes tests : how they affect teachers' experiences in the classroom, Emily N. Olson Open Access Thesis
Child sexual abuse, Anna Maria Opperman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Correlation Between Acculturation and Health Promotion Behavior Among Hispanics/Latinos in Black Hawk County, Iowa, Ki-Hyung Park Open Access Thesis
Spirituality and counseling : an integration into practice, Nikole D. Paulie Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Exploring intersectionality in education: The intersection of gender, race, disability, and class, Amy J. Petersen Open Access Dissertation 2008 Award
There are no winners here: Teacher thinking and student underachievement in the 6th grade, Sue L. Pettit Open Access Dissertation
A Literature Review and Grant Proposal for a Women’s Wellness Program, Laura Poppen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Self-mutilation : a misunderstood behavior, Carmon Rasmussen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading comprehension strategies for students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Susan Reese Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher perceptions on professional study groups as an effective means to successful guided reading implementation, Melissa Kay Reimer Open Access Thesis
Online counseling : effectiveness, benefits, roadblocks, and ethical dilemmas, Julia Aguilar Reyes Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Providing appropriate social interventions for preschool-age children with mild autism spectrum disorders, Angela M. Riesberg Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Education must change : a reflective essay, Ryan K. Riewerts Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The lessons and experiences of my transformation into an educational leader : a reflective essay, Kelli Kathleen Rixner Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading PK-12 schools : a reflective essay, Derek L. Roberts Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Student Attendance and Its Relationship to Student Achievement in an Earth Science Class, Gregory Lee Schafer Open Access Thesis
Functional behavioral assessment : a new model for interviewing, Shelley K. Schafer Open Access Thesis
The high cost of bullying, Ramona J. Schmidt Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The practices of a successful educational leader : a reflective essay, Christopher K. Schmit Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Sign to learn : sign language as a teaching tool in hearing classrooms, Angela M. Schneden Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Direction of Ghosts by Henrik Ibsen: Theatre UNI, Spring Semester 2004, Megan E. Schumacher Open Access Thesis
Gender and policing : an analysis of police departments as gendered organizations, Kimberly L. Seavey Open Access Thesis
Attributing success and failure : attribution theory at work, Ellen M. Shay Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Collaborative leadership is a critical element essential for exemplary educational leadership : a reflective essay, William R. Sieck Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Constructivist education : exploring the constructivist theory and No Child Left Behind to develop an effective kindergarten program, Leigh M. Siegert Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Revision of the Carlisle Elementary preschool standards based on the Iowa Early Learning Standards, Marne M. Sievers Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Relationship of Perceived Physical Competence, Exercise Intensity, and Body Mass Index to Enjoyment of Elementary Students in Physical Education, Wei Mei Sin Open Access Thesis
Addressing diversity: A case study of teacher educators' views and instructional practices at a Midwestern university, Alina Slapac Open Access Dissertation
Character education, Kim Slater Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Children of incarcerated mothers, Kisha Smith Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Incorporating interactive writing throughout the day in a kindergarten classroom, Amy Sobaski Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Job satisfaction of Iowa public school principals, Boris Sodoma Open Access Dissertation
Speech recognition: The interpretation of training and using speech recognition software from the perspectives of postsecondary students with learning challenges, Delann Soenksen Open Access Dissertation
Where are the Girls in Young Adult Sports Fiction Books?, Sara Stark Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Educational Leadership, Aaron J. Stecker Open Access Graduate Research Paper
M is for Marshalltown, Beth S. Steffa Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Narrative therapy treatment for adolescents with drug abuse, Julie F. Stevens Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The contribution of socio-economic status and maturity on injury risk in youth soccer, Kristin Noel Stoneberg Open Access Thesis 2007 Award
Self-Perceptions and Peer Influence on Bullying Behavior, Jaime Strickler Open Access Thesis
The advantages and disadvantages of recess, Nicole Sullivan Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Keys to Effective Leadership: the Principal's Role - a Reflective Essay, Amy R. Sulzbach Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Understanding the Effectiveness of Sponsorship: A Review of Literature, Xiaoyan Su Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Relationship Between Pre-Service Physical Education Teachers’ Value Orientation in Curriculum Decisions and Attitudes Towards Teaching Students With Disabilities, Wing Yin Tai Open Access Thesis
Problem Based Learning, Susan Tebbe Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Voicing women's resistance within religious studies: An interrogation of rational choice theory, Anne E. Tedore Open Access Thesis 2008 Award
Empowering Families From the Start: Kindergarten Family Nights, Melissa M. Teggatz Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effects of the use of soybean oil as cutting fluid on the surface finish for turning operations, Carlos Alberto Terán Yengle Open Access Thesis
Cohort Study of Nitrate Exposure From Drinking Water, Mhg Level, and Implications on Possible Recovery Oxygen Uptake by Age-Grade, Patricia Teran Yengle Open Access Thesis
A preferred vision for leading schools : a reflective essay, Neal E. Thompson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Year-Round Education, Kara Trentz Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Examining Coaching Efficacy, Amanda Marie Truax Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher autonomy : a review of the research literature, Jaime A. Usma-Wilches Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Critical elements for leading secondary schools, Darci J. Wagner Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effects of Dietary Intervention, Specifically the Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet, on the Behavior and the Learning Abilities of Children Who Have Been Diagnosed with Autism., Amy Wallace Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Comparing Computer Aided Drafting Curriculum of Maquoketa Community School District in Relation to Twenty Other Schools' Computer Aided Drafting Programs in the State of Iowa, Rhonda S. Welford Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Nebbe's Nature Nest : a summary of an animal assisted therapy camp, Nicole A. Whisler Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Influence of Significant Others on High School Students’ Expectancies, Task Value, and Motivation in Physical Education, Skip M. Williams Open Access Thesis
Effect of Economics on the Health Determinants of Fruit and Vegetable Consumption, Dan Winder Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Importance of eHealth in the Education of Underserved Populations, Shanel L. Winfield Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Impact of music education in early childhood classrooms, Melissa J. Wolf Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Uncovering perspectives and attitudes toward inclusion : a study of parents, students and teachers, Rea-Eleene Woolley Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Self-harm : a review of its nature, assessment and treatment, CJ Yerington Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Sending Children Who Are Medically Fragile to School, Aulanda L. Zenner Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Gender Differences in American Children's Oral Narratives, Nadezda M. Zernova Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using American Library Association's Current Notable Literature for Younger and Middle Readers to Help Enhance the 6 + 1 Trait Writing™ Model in the Elementary Classroom, Debra Zwank Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2005
Preventing Tax Filing Frauds in the Used Automotive Sales Industry, Nasir K. Al-Otaibi Open Access Graduate Student Work
English language learner program at Irving Elementary : finding a life preserver for sink or swim education, Pamela Argotsinger Open Access Graduate Research Paper
GIS-Based Site Suitability Analysis for Planning Confined Animal Feeding Operations in Iowa, Brian Lance Bakker Open Access Thesis
The mind is the tabernacle of the consciousness soul: A journey visiting the roles of consciousness, communication, education, and technology in human and curriculum development by integrating Dewey, Gebser, and Steiner: Past, present, future, Daniel Joseph Kazim Bardy Open Access Dissertation
Effective Advising in Student Organizations, James Wyman George Barnes Open Access Thesis
Effects of a Skilled Videotape Model with or without Attention-Focusing Cues on the Performance of a Basketball Foul Shot, Steven Edward Beard Open Access Thesis
The Subjectivity of Visual Inspection: Variables That Influence Inspector Decisions About Quality at a Cabinet Manufacturing Business, Bradley R. Bechthold Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A vision of educational leadership, Cheryl J. Bentley Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Value stream mapping for the core department in foundry of a tractor manufacturing firm, Narendra Bhati Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Case-Control Study: Past Chemical Exposures and the Measurement of the Red Blood Cell Acetylcholinesterase Reactivity in Vitro When Challenged at Various Dosages by Chlorpyrifos-Oxon, Naomi J. Bienfang Open Access Thesis
A preferred vision for leading secondary schools : a reflective essay, Al Blocker Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Examination of Amount of Time Spent in Heart Rate Zone During a Cup Stacking Unit in 4th-Grade Students, Kimberly Jo Boelke Open Access Thesis
