Graduate Student Work
A collection of Graduate Student Work at the University of Northern Iowa.
Submissions from 2003
Never settle, keep exploring : a reflective essay, Brenton D. Shavers Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Counseling students with limited English proficiency, Michiru Shiraishi Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Factors Related to Physical Activity Behaviors in Young People, Julie Simonson, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Social experiences of African-American female students on a predominantly white campus, Guy Alexander Sims Open Access Dissertation
Implications of Face-To-Face And Web-Based Asynchronous Staff Development Approaches, John D. Solis, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Preferred Vision For Administering Secondary Schools: A Reflective Essay, Anne E. Speer, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Diabetes Education: Overview, Obstacles, and Opportunities, Mary Ann Steffensmeier, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effect of Life Stress and Coping Resources on the Occurrence and Severity of Athletic Injuries in Female Collegiate Athletics, Susan E. Stoker, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Self-perceptions, peer influence, social information processing and bullying behavior, Jaime Strickler, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using technology to provide more objective grading and compliance with "No Child Left Behind", Kevin Suhr, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Vicki M. Sullivan, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An administrative vision for secondary schools : a reflective essay, Chad A. Szabo, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Design and evaluation of a PDF print estimating system, Mengtsung Tai Open Access Dissertation
Internationalizing higher education: A case study of a Midwest comprehensive university, Irene Tan Ai Lian Open Access Dissertation
Teacher discourse in a culturally diverse classroom, Madalina Tanase, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating Technology to Enhance Reading Comprehension, Ryan Thole, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Educating African American children : breaking the silence, Bernadette Thomas, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Role of the Literacy Coach: The Challenge of Change, Janet Bargmann Thompsen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Working with gay and lesbian youth : the counselor as advocate, Kara L. Thompson, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Development of a "Guarded Hot Box" Type Thermal Conductivity Tester, Haig M. Vahradian Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Statistical Approach for Nodularity Assessment of Ductile Iron at John Deere Foundry Waterloo, Scott Vandenbos Graduate Student Work (Electronic Copy Not Available)
An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Fire P.A.L.S. Program on Fire and Life Safety Knowledge and Behavioral Intent of Selected Elementary School Students, Annette R. Vander Werff, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Ethical leadership--a search for self : a reflective essay, Deborah Fisher Vroom, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Minimizing the effects of the digital divide, Trevor Walker, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Body image, eating disturbance and estrogen levels across the menstrual cycle, Mei-Chuan Wang, Department of Psychology, Open Access Thesis 2004 Award
Establishing Standard Process Routings and Cost to Finish Castings at the John Deere Foundry, Tiffany D. Watson Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
An effectiveness assessment of the Quicktionary reading pen for grades 3 through 6, Barbara K. Waugh, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Accelerated Reader and its impact on reading comprehension and lifelong literacy, Julie Whiston, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using technology to encourage critical thinking, Tracy Wilkins, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading Recovery, Wendy C. Williams, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
The effects of aerobic activity on the self-stimulating behaviors of children diagnosed with autism, Jason Lee Witte, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
A preferred vision for leading elementary schools : a reflective essay, Alvin B. Wright, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Development and Application of Computer Aided Design in the Product Development Process, Yine Xue Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Orchestrating A Student's Reading Fluency in the Elementary Classroom, Sarah A. Yoder, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Best Practices in Balanced Early Literacy Instruction, Suzanne Yoder, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Automated Iron Pouring, Paul J. Youngblut Graduate Student Work (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Teachers' perceptions of the application of instructional design elements in the distance teaching process, Lihua Zheng, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
Adolescent depression : Implications for the high school counselor, Mary C. Zierke, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Copyright Policy and Enforcement in Higher Education: The Impact on Distance Education, Michelle Elizabeth Zilisch, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Cognitive-behavioral approaches to anger management for children and adolescents, Amy L. Zirkelbach Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2002
The importance of behavioral interventions and stimulant medication effects on reducing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Elizabeth Alvarez, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Organophosphorous insecticide contamination in streams: Insects as bioindicators, Brian M. Andersen, Department of Biology, Open Access Thesis 2003 Award
Creating and maintaining a safe environment in the public high school : a reflective essay, Chris Anderson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Helping families to capitalize on literacy in their homes, Paula K. Azinger, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering secondary schools : a reflective essay, Scott B. Bailey Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Representations of Motherhood: A Feminist Criticism of Indian Post-colonial Novels, Baishakhi Banerjee Open Access Thesis
Parents in education (PIE), Kathy L. Becker, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Female Athlete Triad, Deedra Mae Billings, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering secondary schools : a reflective essay, Kimberly K. Blakesley Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating New Technologies Into the Methods of Education (INTIME): Its impact on the professional practice of participating teacher educators, Marius Boboc, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
Monitoring of prairie bushclover (Lespedeza leptostachya) in south-central Iowa, Paul J. Bockenstedt, Department of Biology, Open Access Thesis
Piagetian Developmental Reasoning Levels of High School Students in Differentiated First Year Chemistry Courses, Pamela Kay Brewer-Michael, Department of Biology, Open Access Thesis
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Brad Bridgewater Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Relational aggression in early adolescent girls, Sara M. Bucknam Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Trends, patterns, and characteristics of young adult horror fiction, Melissa A. Buelow, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Middle school art and the Internet, John F. Bueltel, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Christian Parent’s Guide to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Gina Louise Burkart Open Access Thesis
Using authentic learning to teach basic technology skills, Steven Burken, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Prints and Installations: Clinical Essence, Karla Kaye Burkhardt Oler, Department of Art, Open Access Thesis
Experiential learning in webcasting for peace through tourism, Courtlandt Butts, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Health Promotion Evaluation and Needs Assessment in the Transylvania Region of Romania, Bryan C. Byrd, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Open Access Thesis
Strategies Against Architecture, B. Justin Sanhueza Campoy, Department of Art, Open Access Thesis
Adult distance learners in distance education : a literature review, Yu Cao, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Vocabulary : a building block in reading, Lisa L. Capper, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A qualitative inquiry into why and how special educators leave the field, Jane E. Caraway, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Dissertation 2003 Award
Web publishing using MS Word, Christie Carlsen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Urban Traffic Externalities and Housing Value, Michael Owen Carpenter, Department of Geography, Open Access Thesis
The role of invented spelling in early literacy, Nancy Carper, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Models of integrated student services, Roland A. Carrillo Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Preventing childhood depression by building resiliency in children, Sarah Carroll, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Student Worry Questionnaire-30: Further Examination of Gender Differences, Janet A. Carter, Department of Psychology, Open Access Thesis
Creating a user friendly website for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Black Hawk County, Kimberly M. Carter, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering secondary schools : a reflective essay, Maria Trese Cashman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A simulation program for electronics skill knowledge instruction at a selected community college in Taiwan, Hung-Jen Chen Open Access Dissertation
Masters Recital in Piano Performance, Ji-Young Chung, School of Music, Open Access Thesis
Co-cultural Communication on the Internet: A Sociolinguistic Analysis of rec.arts.bodyart, Matthew C. Coe Open Access Thesis
A preferred vision for administering secondary schools : a reflective essay, Dan J. Conner Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Academic Attribution Style Of Tenth Grade Students With Attachment Problems, Kimberly Conrad, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Philosophical perspective on educational leadership : a reflective essay, Parrish Copeland Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Suitability of HSP70 as a Biomarker for Pesticide Contamination of Aquatic Systems: A Laboratory Investigation Using Chironomus tentans as a Model, Lori Rae Covington, Department of Biology, Open Access Thesis
Classroom success using online distance education : methods for maximizing the effectiveness of online distance education, Deborah Rae Crane, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Leisure Constraints Among Residents of a Remote and Isolated Island Environment, Andrea Teresa Criste, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Music and software piracy : issues and solutions for music teachers and media intensive educators, Chad Criswell, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The use of electronic technologies in the Cedar Rapids Community Schools' physical education programs, Nicholaus J. Daniel, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Improving after-school programs : a literature review, Harriet A. Davis, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Retention in the new millennium, Pat Davison, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Meeting the needs of gifted primary readers, Lori K. DeBoer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Student perceptions of satisfaction with school climate in relationship to their involvement in an extracurricular activity program for the promotion of intercultural harmony, Dana Charles Deines Open Access Dissertation
The Syntheses and Characterizations of Samarium Arsenic Sulfide Compounds, Chad Michael Delp Open Access Thesis
Graduate Recital in Piano: April 22, 2002, Allison Rae Dencklau, School of Music, Open Access Thesis
Developing a quality parent program for Dunkerton Preschool, Jolene Denner, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective bilingual practices for early childhood reading and language arts :/ a professional development seminar and model thematic unit for English-Spanish bilingual educators, Priscila Palomino de Piper, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
DVD technology for educational purposes, Donald J. Devore, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Hazards, Marc Dickinson Open Access Thesis
A reflective essay about philosophy of education, James Dostal Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Every Waking Moment: A Young Adolescent Novel Exploring the Effects of Sleep Deprivation, Jeff Dyer, Department of Teaching, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Evaluating the effectiveness of team-teaching involving general and special education teachers in early childhood programs, Lesley Janelle Ehlers, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Developing literacy through storybook reading events, Linda Eitmann, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Perceptions of high school principals on instructional leadership and implications for practice and professional development, Dianna K. Engelbrecht Open Access Dissertation
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Tonya Englund-Wilkins Open Access Graduate Research Paper
