Graduate Student Work
A collection of Graduate Student Work at the University of Northern Iowa.
Submissions from 1999
Integrating literature-based language arts and mathematics, Lora L. Irvine, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Helping children with difficulties learn : an overview, Sherry Marie Jack, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Yusef Komunyakaa: Questioning traditional metaphors of light and darkness, Katarzyna Jakubiak Open Access Thesis 2000 Award
The efficiency and effectiveness of self-monitoring for increasing fourth graders' work completion, Stacy S. Jeffrey, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Literature-based language arts extended to the science area : backyard unit, grade 2, Suzanne Jensen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literature-based language arts extended to mathematics, Carrie L. Johnson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Exploring social justice with third graders through the works of Mildred D. Taylor, Elaine M. Johnson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Parental and community involvement in reading education, Rhonda S. Johnstone, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The developmental implications of parental loss during adolescence, Dacni C. Jones Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Children's perceptions of older adults : past and present, Mary Kathryn Hatcher Jones, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Developing literacy through symbolic play, Lisa Kaiser, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Bully/Victim Problems in a Japanese Junior High School, Yukari Kajishima, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Thesis
Psychological maltreatment : the case of verbal abuse, Majedah Khalifah, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Providing services for a culturally and linguistically diverse student in a small midwestern elementary school : a qualitative case study, Candace L. Kist-Tahmasian, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Argument on Leisure and Spirituality: How Can the Line from the 46th Psalm, “Have Leisure and Know That I Am God,” Be Understood?, Tomoe Kitajima, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The use of RAPD to detect genetic variation in populations of Liatris aspera Michx., Duane Joseph Kitchen, Department of Biology, Open Access Thesis
Forgiveness Education as a Factor in Adolescent Adjustment to Parental Divorce, Amy L. Knupp, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Thesis
Ethical issues in experiential counselor training groups, Lisa Kramer Kukral Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An instructional development project in grade two : the theme of friendship, Trudy L. Lainson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Home schooling, Julie L. Lange, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Health Services in Community Colleges: A Review of National Programs and Needs, Joan M. Lang, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Development of the Iowa Communications Network and Current Patterns of Use, Stacey Lang, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portfolio Assessment in High School Chemistry, Mark M. LaPorte Open Access Thesis
The Process of Set Design: Desdemona- a Play About a Handkerchief by Paula Vogel, Jesook Lee, Department of Theatre, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
A Study of Service Programs at Selected Midwest Universities, Tammy Lee, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
School-to-work : What does this mean for our schools?, Amy K. Leonhart, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The use of art therapy in counseling children, Laura Longo Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Creating a web page for the Professional and Scientific Council at the University of Northern Iowa, Rochelle Lee Gehrke Loonan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The need for technology in homeschooling, Jonathan Luttenegger, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Gender, religion, causal attributions, and correctional orientations among juvenile justice personnel, Amy Lynn Lyons, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology, Open Access Thesis
Literature circles, Diane MacLennan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Circle of friends and attitudes toward children with ADHD and other disabilities, Joan E. McCrory, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
A Content Analysis of Information Process Models, Aileen C. Meyer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Pre-performance Routines and Rhythm: A Comparative Study, Blake Wade Miller, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Phonemic awareness : an action research study, Pamela Miller, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Factors That Influence Women’s Decision Regarding Hormone Replacement Therapy at Menopause, Judy Mixsell, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Creating a purposeful, powerful web site for the Cedar Falls Historical Society, Douglas B. Moore, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Value of self-talk in an early childhood setting, Althea Murphy, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Winter : a literature-based unit for kindergarten, Amy L. Murray, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Perception of Arabs and Media's Influence, Abdou Nader, Department of Communication and Media, Open Access Thesis
The Impact of Documentation Toward Electrical Mean Repair Time of CNC Machines, Gary D. Nagle Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading Recovery and its issues, Carole L. Neary, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
State-wide training sessions for county office personnel using the Blue Ribbon data management system, Rebecca L. Nibe, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Literature Review on Methods Being Used for Hot Tearing and Shrinkage Prevention in the Permanent Mold Casting of Aluminum Alloys, Matthew D. Nolte Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Helping students learn to spell : a look inside a second grade classroom, Carolyn J. Nuss, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literature Webs in the Literature Based Elementary Reading Program: An Annotated Bibliography, Nancy O'Keefe, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrated science unit : ponds and water, Evelyn K. Oliver, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Adolescent depression : further examination of gender differences, Elizabeth Marie O'Neill, Department of Psychology, Open Access Thesis
Creating a registration database using Microsoft Access 97, Darren A. Otte, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Characteristics of Highly Successful High School Football Programs in Iowa, Joe Peters, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A history of the development and implementation of a whole language curriculum in a rural Iowa middle school, Anthony M. Pieper, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Dimensions of roles, responsibilities, training background and needs, policies, and procedures for paraeducators dealing with students with special needs, Beverly Anne Plagge Open Access Dissertation
Sexuality education in the schools : the psycho-social development of relationships, intimacy, and sexuality in children and adolescents, Brian C. Poncy, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The teaching of digital vs. traditional photography, Carolyn Prins, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading in the kindergarten, Christine E. Resch, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A study of the motives, barriers, and enablers affecting participation in adult distance education classes in an Iowa community college, Roger Joseph Rezabek Open Access Dissertation
The Impact Behavior of Austempered Ductile Iron at Sub-Zero Temperatures, Mikhail V. Riabov Open Access Thesis
The Reasons for living inventory for adolescents (RFL-A) : validation in three adolescent populations, Joe S. Rich, Department of Psychology, Open Access Thesis
A study of the effects on academic achievement of the summer orientation program at the University of Northern Iowa, John D. Rider Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Investigation into the Skills Needed for the Workforce in the Year 2005 for Midwest Manufacturing, George A. Ritland Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Perspectives on early literacy : the Monroe School, Mona S. Rosdail, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Student satisfaction of Educational Media Reference Guide for courses 240:020 and 240:031 at University of Northern Iowa, Velma M. Sallis, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Bullying in schools : students' perspectives, Amy L. Schiltz Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Nurturing at-risk students' writing abilities, Carol A. Schmidt, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Bibliotherapy : the use of books as an intervention with children and adolescents, Jennifer R. Schmidt Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Secret pain : understanding and treating self-injurious behaviors in women, Eva Schoen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of IDEA 1997 on teachers' beliefs and collaborative practices as participants on IEP teams at one middle school, Mary Ann Walsh Schroeder, Department of Special Education, Open Access Dissertation
School Violence and Its Implications for Gifted Children, Nancy Schuldt, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using the Internet to Increase Student Motivation and Improve Communication Skills: Creating an Unusual Jobs Web Site, Deanna Schultz, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Writing portfolios in a second grade classroom, Cheryl R. Schwery, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Computer Use in K-12 Classrooms, Terry J. Shaw, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Exploration of Namibian Adolescents’ Sexual Knowledge, Attitudes and Behavior, Shamani-Jeffrey Shikwambi, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Thesis
Integrating Spelling Instruction in a First-Grade Balanced Literacy Classroom, Michele Smith, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Commonweal in the heartland: Charles T. Kelly and Iowa's industrial army, Ryan James Sprau, Department of History, Open Access Thesis 2000 Award
Alcohol Education for Elementary School Children, Pam R. Stamper, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Social class depiction in selected award-winning children's narrative fiction, Edward L. Starkenburg, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Dissertation
The ethics of intimate student-faculty relationships, Brian Craig Steinberg, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating Technology Into a 1st Grade Classroom, Kimberly Swartz, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Literature Review of the Effect Hot Reduction Has on the Structure, Mechanical Properties, and Fatigue Performance of Continuous Cast Steel, Stanley J. Syhlman Open Access Graduate Student Work
Impact of Fatherlessness on a Child's needs based on Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Ivy S. Thompkins, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Spelling: A Review of Literature, Tammy Uhlenhopp, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Vida Dutton Scudder's quest for cultural fellowship, Kristi Van Gorder, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Technology Coordinators' Web Site Project, Jason Allen Vetter, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Dramaturgical perspective in modern police work : an analysis of interviews and observations, Michael P. Wagner, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology, Open Access Thesis
Management and Leadership: Two Important Concepts that Together Make and Excellent Administrator, Stacey J. Ward Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Preferred Vision for Administering Secondary Schools: a Reflective Essay, Robert S. Weaton Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A qualitative analysis of the Dakota in histories of the late nineteenth century written for middle school students, Mary Lou Weber, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Student Perceptions of Distance Learning using WebCT, Nicole M. Weber, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Internet Project Involving Elementary Students and Pre-Service Teachers, Helen Westcott, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
In their own words : women's caregiving experiences, Loralie L. Wiebold, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology, Open Access Thesis
An Extended Literature Base for an Integrated Unit: Forest Regions of the United States, Barbara R. Wild, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Educating Parents on the Reading Recovery Program, Amy Colette Williams Sorenson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Development of a Bilingual Program in the Heart of Iowa, Lisa Wymore, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Treatment strategies used to teach adults diagnosed with mental retardation appropriate interpersonal skills, Laurie S. Youngblood, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Theses/Dissertations from 1998
Network Security: An Evaluation of Security Policies and Firewall Implementations, Melanie L. Abbas, Department of Computer Science, Open Access Thesis
Gender, Gender Role Socialization, and the Tripartite Model of Anxiety and Depression in Male and Female College Students, Sarina E. Abel, Department of Psychology, Open Access Thesis
Inactivation of Soybean Peroxidase During Sodium Azide Oxidation: A Comparative Study, Mohamed Yehia Zakaria Aboul Eish, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Open Access Thesis
Looking at children looking at art : teacher response to aesthetic journals in art, Julie A. Alden, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Awareness of Deficits in Dementia of the Alzheimer’s Type and Normal Aging, Jay D. Anderson, Department of Psychology, Open Access Thesis
Electronic job searching : suggestions for educators, Jan Andreesen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
