Graduate Student Work
A collection of Graduate Student Work at the University of Northern Iowa.
Submissions from 2004
Using an African Centered Educational Model and Technology to Improve African American Children's Performance in School, Tehia Venise Starker, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Fluency Instruction in the Second-Grade Classroom, Kati L. Stephens, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Loss and grief : implications for mental health professionals, Lila K. Stephens, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Counseling couples in domestic violence, Krista L. Strauser, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Ceasing or Reducing Participation in Leisure: A Study of International Students in Japan, Tomomi Sukigara, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Creating and using wordless picture books to stimulate fictional writing in first grade students, Kathryn Nicol Thompson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Vision for Administering An Elementary School, Karen L. Thorpe, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effects of Stretching Prior to a 25-Yard Sprint in Female Swimmers, Melissa Lee Tippet, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
The relationship between social skills and resiliency among preschool children, Kathleen M. Twohig, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
School counseling and confidentiality, Amy R. Usher, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Writing as a New Component of English as a Second Language Programs For Young Russian Children, Elena Voronina, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A case study of a child presenting reading/writing and behavioral difficulties, John Daniel Warrington, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Review of 3D Visualization Tool Usage for Select Manufacturing Firms, Damarius J. Washington Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Students who self-injure : how can counselors help, Martha Watter, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using a school-wide diversity program to promote tolerance, Daniel J. Weichers, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Chest Compression-Only CPR as an Alternative to Traditional CPR in Adult Cardiac Arrest: A Review of Literature, Karin L. Wille, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading the secondary school : a reflective essay, Cory Williams, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading elementary schools : a reflective essay, Ellen M. Williams, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Considerations in counseling international students, Michael L. Williams, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Methamphetamine use and adolescents : treatment options and implications for counselors, James J. Wilwerding, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading the secondary school : a reflective essay, Chad David Wolf, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Retrospective miscue analysis : a positive approach, Lisa Marlene Wright, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Case Study of Organizational Change at Riverview Early Childhood Center, Jaclyn Yetmar, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I Believe about Educational Leadership: A Reflective Essay, Janet Young, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, 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, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Evolution of Distance Education: Bridging the Gap between Teacher and Students, Theresa Zeigler, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Master's Piano Recital, Yuhua Zhou, School of Music, Open Access Thesis
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, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, 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, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Family-centered early intervention : principles and process, Jody Albertson, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, 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, Department of Psychology, Open Access Thesis 2004 Award
The motivating aspects of technology, Mary Ascher, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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)
Memorization of Piano Music: Instrumental Sub-Context Alteration within the Same Room among Community College Students, William Wayne Backlin, School of Music, Open Access Thesis
Adsorption and Reaction of Benzaldehyde on Porous Glass Studied by FTIR and TPD, Steven Michael Badger II Open Access Thesis
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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
The role educational technology plays in student achievement and teacher preparation, Overton Howard Bean, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A philosophical explanation of education today : a reflective essay, Brant J. Bemus Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Instructional Influence on Clinicians’ Performance and Attitudes in Authoring Clinical Software Using Microsoft PowerPoint, Lisa Ann Berna Open Access Thesis
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Participation Rights of the Child and the Role of Youthwork, Yaw Somua Boateng, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Student perceptions of ethics and professionalism in computer science: Does age, gender, or experience matter?, James Stuart Bohy, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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
The Effects of Gender, Gender-Role, and Type of Relationship on Self-Reported Intimacy, Keith Karl Buhr, Department of Psychology, Open Access Thesis
Parents as partners : the school-home connection, Jennifer Burkhart, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The fundamentals of a school web site, Jabari Cain, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Depression and Cognitive Changes in Dementia of the Alzheimer’s Type and Normal Aging, Emily A. Carr, Department of Psychology, Open Access Thesis
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, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Master’s Piano Recital, Lan-Yi Chen, School of Music, Open Access Thesis
From Realism to Minimalism and Back Again: A Comparison of Anton Chekhov and Raymond Carver, Olga Olegovna Cherchesova 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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
Females and computer-mediated communication : new technologies, new challenges, Kelly Coleman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, Department of Psychology, Open Access Thesis 2005 Award
Portrayal of women in magazine advertisements targeted toward three age groups of women : a content analysis, Stephanie Lynn Cummings, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology, Open Access Thesis
Functional Hamstring:Quadriceps Ratio: Does It Differ Across Year of Athletic Eligibility?, Scott L. Dack, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Breaking the Stereotypes: Influences and Characteristics of Academically Talented Women, Joy Leigh Daggs, Department of Communication Studies, Open Access Thesis
Are college students prepared for conflict? : a review on conflict resolution among college students, Marc J. Dalmasso, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Designing online courses : reflections from the cyber trenches, Cherie Post Dargan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effects of Pesticides and Their Combinations on Human Fibroblast Cells, Yijun Deng, Department of Biology, Open Access Thesis
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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Agricultural Land Evaluation in Black Hawk County Using Geospatial Technologies, Elisha Jasper Dung, Department of Geography, Open Access Thesis
Reading between the "signs", Sarah Durchenwald/Williamson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Motivating students with digital portfolios, Rochelle Christine Duwa, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Choosing quality multicultural literature for use in a general classroom, Jill M. Dykstra, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effects of Nitrates/Nitrites on Lymphocyte Proliferation and Cytokine Production, Lu Fang, Department of Biology, Open Access Thesis
Graduate Recital in Piano Performance, April 2003, Anna A. Fateeva, School of Music, Open Access Thesis
The Effects of Music Paired With Story Book Reading on Kindergarten and First Grade Children’s Comprehension of Narrative Text, Karen Kay Fatka Open Access Thesis
Self-esteem : cognitive therapy and creative interventions, Barbara J. Fay Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Aligning technology and language arts standards, Catherine A. Feldmann, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Putting the best possible teacher in the classroom : through reflection and self-evaluation, Renee Fisher, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Grief counseling with children and adolescents, Megan Funke Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The educational thought and practices of Padre Luís Alberto Hurtado Cruchaga S. J., Justo Gallardo, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
Single custodial fathers : effects on families and implications for school counselors, Nicole M. Gebel Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effects of Hands-on Science on Student Achievement, Christopher Andrew Gersitz, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The use of electronic portfolios for preservice teachers, Kimberly Gobble-Sengstock, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Question of Sanity: Women and In/Sanity in Bessie Head’s a Question of Power and Sylvia Plath’s the Bell Jar, Amanda Lynn Graeber Open Access Thesis
