Graduate Student Work
A collection of Graduate Student Work at the University of Northern Iowa.
Theses/Dissertations from 2001
Graduate recital in Voice, Joy Harell, School of Music, Open Access Thesis
Sojourn, John A. Heidersbach, Department of Art, Open Access Thesis
A preferred vision for administering secondary schools : a reflective essay, Kurt A. Hempen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Examination of Dynamic Postural Stability as Tested on the Biodex Stability System, Gina Marie Henkels, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Michael J. Herdliska Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Machine Learning in Euchre: A Comparison of Techniques, Michael J. Holmes, Department of Computer Science, Open Access Thesis
Adolescents’ Perceived Notions About Divorce Across Cultures, Dana Lynn Holtz Open Access Thesis
Mary McCarthy Writes Her Truth: Memories of a Catholic Girlhood and the Expansion of the Autobiographical Tradition, Roxanne H. Hughes Open Access Thesis
The merits of kindergarten readers' workshop, Janet K. Hurley, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Two Instructional Approaches - The Electric Maze And The Direct Instructional Model-For Teaching At- Risk Kindergarten Students Alphabet Letter Names, Sherry Marie Jack, Department of Special Education, Open Access Thesis
A vision and philosophy for educational leadership : a reflective essay, Brad J. Jacobs Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Assessing career indecision : a guide for practitioners, Jennifer Jakubek Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrative model for couples counseling, Annie Johnson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literature-based language arts extended to science, Jennifer A. Johnson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating "kindergarten technology activities" into the kindergarten classroom, Tania Johnson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literature-based language arts extended to the science area : a unit on spring, Kelly Jones, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Extending the dimensions of science through poetry, Tracey L. Jones, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Addressing peer mediation : conflict resolution in schools, Amy Junkermeier, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Status of Dance Education Programs in Public Leisure Service and Non-profit Youth Serving Organizations in the State of Iowa, Ranae Elaine Keane-Bamsey, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Best Books for Young Adults: Are Young Adults Reading Them?, Kathryn J. Bratland Kellner, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Survey of Selected Drinking Behaviors of Student-Koreans at Kook-Min University, Sangmin Kim, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Characteristics and Attributes Common among Selected Highly Successful Head Football Coaches in Iowa High Schools, Marc A. Klatt, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering schools : a reflective essay, Carol M. Knoll Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Plan for Implementing Cooperation Between Home School Educators and Public Schools in Buena Vista County, Iowa, Mary Kohnen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Distance education, Kathleen E. Krug, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Anorexia nervosa : a psychological perspective of etiology and current treatment procedures, Arlene LaGary Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The new social discipline : a critical analysis of federal drug-free workplace legislation and employee drug testing, Matthew T. Lammers, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology, Open Access Thesis
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder : diagnostic criteria using the Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (4th ed.) and Russell Barkley's 1990 model of ADHD, Justin Matthew Larson, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Dino Hayz at the Putnam Museum of History and Natural Science: Introducing Creative Drama, Theatre for Youth and Participation Theatre as Educational Tools in the Museum Setting, Tess Marlene Lassen, Department of Theatre, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Are black colleges necessary?, Mark B. Longley Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The major developmental skills necessary for emergent reading : a review of literature, Stacy B. Longley, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Optimum time to teach beginning reading, Lisa A. Ludwig, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of individual factors on punitive attitudes toward juvenile offenders, Jennifer Keely Mac Connell, Department of Psychology, Open Access Thesis 2003 Award
Digital Archives, Shari Herlein Manley, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literature Connections to Music, Elizabeth Lynn Wick McLean, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Discussion and literature circle study in the content area classroom, Deborah L. Meade., Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Susan M. Meehan Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An investigation to measure the performance of commercial printing firms for conducting business-to-customer activities on the Web, Devang Pranlal Mehta Open Access Dissertation
Constructivist education : developing a constructivist kindergarten program, Carol J. Menefee, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Non-technical issues involved in moving a college course from the traditional classroom to cyberspace, Dixie L. Mercer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Multidisciplinary team decision-making practices in Iowa schools, Debra S. Meyer, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Impact of family process and status variables on student academic achievement, Jennifer L. Meyer, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Moving students forward in spelling, Catherine Miller, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Profile: Global Health Corps Short-Term Health Education Missions, Linda K. Miller
Examining the Need for Improved Health Education for Underserved Populations in Selected Eastern Caribbean Basin Nations, Linda K. George Miller, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Authentic assessment in physical education: Prevalence of use and perceived impact on students' self-concept, motivation, and skill achievement, Joseph Kwame Mintah, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Dissertation
Teaching Effectiveness in an Introductory High School Honors Physics Course as Measured by the Force Concept Inventory, April Crawford Moore, Department of Biology, Open Access Thesis
The State of Worksite Health Promotion Programs in the Quad Cities, Heather Lyn Moore, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Ronald D. Morlan Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The design of web sites with quality user interface, Amery L. Moultry, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Health Assessment of Bosnian Refugees in Black Hawk County, Iowa, Clementine Mukeshimana
Civic Courage: One Librarian’s Protest Against Web Filtering, Christine H. Murphy, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Web-based portfolios in higher education, Marilyn Murphy, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teaching the Concept of Electricity and Magnetism Through the Use of Manipulative vs. Traditional Textbook, Kim Ellen Nanke-Hurst, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Qualitative Textual Analysis of the Portrayal of Mexican Americans in Children’s Picture Books, Victoria Quijas Navarro, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effect of Backpack Carrying on the Gait of Young Children, San Fan Ng, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
An integrated technology project in one Iowa middle school, Beverly R. Nielsen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An investigation of eddy current analysis for laser surface treatment of steel, Ronald Edward O'Meara Open Access Dissertation
Beer before liquor, or liquor before beer : a research review of binge drinking escalation in Greek-letter societies on college campuses today, Thomas M. O'Shea Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Hot Tears and Shrinkage Prevention in Aluminum Permanent Mold Casting, Grigory V. Panteleev Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Correlation between Scholastic Reading Counts™ and Middle School Students' Reading Motivation, Lana Pitstick, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Terrie L. Price Open Access Graduate Research Paper
West Delaware County Community School District talented and gifted program handbook, Mary Quinlan-Kelley, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An investigation of cooperative consciousness-raising as an innovative teaching practice, and of reactions to its introduction into a high school, Sahoby Solo Raharinirina, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation 2002 Award
Coming out : implications for counselors working with gay, lesbian, and bisexual clients, Eric L. Rhodes Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An ABC of Painters, Lynette L. Risse, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating literature-based language arts and science : a unit on frogs for kindergarten, Ruth Rysta, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder : is it a behavior disorder or active childhood behavior?, Larry G. Scheel Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Divorce : a guide for counselors assisting children of divorce, Roxann R. Scheffert Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Alternate curriculum in reading for grade four, Julie A. Schmit, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Whales, Meg Gammon Schroeder, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Humanitarian Health Education Programming: Diffusion of Health Messages through Folk Media, Archana Daya Shankar
Play therapy, Melissa M. Sitzmann Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A study of attitudes and beliefs of teachers and site council members toward parental involvement within the framework of four models of home-school relations, Beverly Ann Smith Open Access Dissertation
Effect of Creatine on Performance, Tom Smith, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Overview of the Nature of Science for K-12 Science Teachers, William J. Soesbe III, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Fundamental Design Considerations For Creating Web Pages, Damon Staker, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Bridging the gap between fiction and nonfiction in the literature circle setting, Deborah L. Stien, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portrayal of Character Pillars Defined by Character Counts! in Children’s Bestselling Literature 1950-1999, Stephanie J. Stocks, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Underserved: Primary Grade Gifted, Michelle Sturtz, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Borderline personality disorder : instilling hope may reduce suicide, Kerry R. Sullivan, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Comprehensible input for elementary instruction, Comis Tang Loken, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Four Week Intervention Program at Albert Lea Medical Center: An Investigative Study of Employee Lifestyle Practices, Theresa Thorland, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
What Is Critical Thinking and How Critical Thinking Improves Student Learning, Madalina F. Tincu, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Brian J. Truax, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Portrayal of Stepfamilies in Young Adult Literature, Cynthia Buck Tuttle, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Demographics, Treatment Approaches, Experience and Knowledge of the Certified Substance Abuse Counselors in Iowa, Michelle R. Vogt, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
A preferred vision for administering secondary schools : a reflective essay, Elizabeth A. Wagner, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Marijuana dependence and the efficacy of various theoretical treatment approaches, Leah J. Weber, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An instructional project using physical knowledge activities as a catalyst to develop children's literacy skills in a constructivist preschool classroom, Patricia A. Wehr, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Group Contingencies and Classroom Applications, Eric Weichers, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Alternate reading curriculum for grade 4, Cheryl A. Werner, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Alternate Curriculum in Reading For Grade 4, Carolyn M. Wiezorek, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Minority dropout and prevention, Ryan J. Williamson, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Germination, emergence, and early growth of Spartina pectinata, Wade Herold Williams, Department of Biology, Open Access Thesis
A Look at the Possible Effects of Genial/Eclectic Learning Environments In Denmark and The United States of America, Annette Sigrid Wilson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of full implementation vs partial implementation utilizing the accelerated reading program in the reading classroom, Tamara Wilson-Saisa, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Review of the Research Literature Pertaining to the Effects of Student Nutrition Upon Cognitive and Behavioral Performance in the Classroom in Support of Nutritious Snack Interventions During the School Day, Patricia Annette Winblade, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Curriculum Differentiation in Practice, Twyla D. Wisecup, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
