Graduate Student Work
A collection of Graduate Student Work at the University of Northern Iowa.
Submissions from 1997
Family storybook reading, Judith L. Ray, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Providing a positive campus climate for gay, lesbian, and bisexual students, Daniel Raymond Reed Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Investigation Into Optimization of Melting Processes Variables to Reduce the Scrap Rate of Aluminum Castings, Martin P. Renk Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Promoting gender equity in the elementary learning environment, Amy Elizabeth Roberts, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Latinas in higher education : no longer the invisible minority, Sheila Adele Rodriguez Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Factors that influence independent reading habits, Janice Rose Rosauer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A study of the current practices of school psychologists in the states of Iowa and Nebraska in the area of social skills, Stephanie Lynn Schmitz, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Women, mentoring, and the degree : tiptoeing through the academic tulips, Linda Marie Schneider Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Relationship Between Adolescent Alcohol Consumption and Selected Sexual Behaviors: A Retrospective Study, Linda L. Schoonover, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
An Effective Writing Program that Meets the Needs of Lower Elementary Students, Marita R. Schroeder, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Preservice Teachers’ Use of Curriculum-Based Measurement in an Informal Assessment Based Reading Clinic, Tina M. Schroeder, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Thesis
Using the Arts to Decrease the Educational Failure of At-Risk Students, Agnes L. Scott Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Policy recommendations for a multicultural curriculum for all elementary schools in the Republic of South Africa, Motladi Angeline Setlhako, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Correctional management : the systemic impact and consequences of truth-in-sentencing legislation, Timothy S. Sexton, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology, Open Access Thesis
A Comparison of the Speed of Two Defensive Step Patterns by Women Volleyball Players, Sergei Y. Sherstnev, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
A preferred vision for administering elementary/secondary schools : a reflective essay, Brad E. Small Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Perceptions of Problem Solving: Where's Waldo?, Darla Olk Stack, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Thesis
Increasing Students' Use of Descriptive Words and Figurative Language in Their Writing by Creating a Climate of Words in the Classroom, Mary Brigid Stanley, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using Interactive Home-School Portfolio Assessment Systems for Parental Communication, Nancy L. Stirm, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Issues and Treatment of Female Victims of Domestic Violence, Stephanie R. Stoehr, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Preparing for Web-based Instruction: An exercise in planning and design, Nicholle D. Stone, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Story Retelling in the Elementary Classroom, Kathy J. Struck, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Curriculum Lags Technology, Judy Suddendorf, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
User disorientation related to instructional hypermedia programs, Sandy S. Sutterer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An exploratory study: Reading and spatial visualization ability as predictors of success for technical drawing, Eldon Bruce Swanson Open Access Dissertation
Reading the Writing of a Five-Year-Old Through Three Perspectives about Early Literacy, Deena M. Tauber, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Children of divorce : implication to teaching, Lisa Timmerman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Preferred Vision for Administering Secondary Schools: a Reflective Essay, Michael K. Timmermans Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Native Americans and Type II Diabetes: A Review of the Literature, Tamara J. Tobin, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teachers' positive and negative effects on student effort, Jeanne Turner, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Information Literacy: Its Implications for Education, Lisabeth Underhill, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The use of solid waste materials as alternative compositions in the development of wood/cement blocks, Haig Mamas Vahradian Open Access Dissertation
A comprehensive review of treatment options for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Kristin Vanderah, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A comprehensive review of treatment options for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Kristin M. Vanderah, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Suicide and Family Survival, Nancy K. Veldey Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Technology Survey of Teachers in a Midwestern School District, Richard Vettraino, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Adolescent Suicide Prevention Programs: From a Suicide Victim to a Survivor, Chikako Webb, Department of Psychology, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Counseling Diverse Adolescents and Adults, Nicole Needham Wee Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Dynamic Visual Acuity and Batting Success, Randall John Wee, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Caregiver Burden: the Impact on Aging Parents who Care for Adult Children, Joan Klekacz West Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Night Travelers: The Underground Railroad in Iowa, Peggy Whitaker, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Strategies for Sprinkling Spice on an Elementary Physical Education Program: Thematic Instruction Comes to the Gym!, Kristine Lee Whitcher, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering secondary schools : a reflective essay, Darla Jean Williams Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Photographs to Enhance the Exhibits in Writing Portfolios, Carol R. Winterboer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Preferred Vision For Administering Secondary Schools: A Reflective Essay, Brent Winterhof Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Historical Review of National Service Programs in the United States, Junean Witham, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Research Paper Presented to The Department of Educational Administration and Counseling, Eric C. Wood Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Richard E. Wulf-McGrath, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Increasing the participation of minorities in talented and gifted programs, Denice Nickole Young, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 1996
Use of learning theories in media design, Janet Adams, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The development of a multi-dimensional component for a kindergarten program, Tina M. Martinez Adix, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of herbicides on microbial and mycorrhizal populations in native prairie, corn, and non-native prairie vegetation, using the Biolog technique, Susann E. Ahrabi-Fard, Environmental Science Program, Open Access Thesis
A Survey of Pedagogical Techniques for the College Jazz Program, Eric D. Allen, School of Music, Open Access Thesis
New computer software, CD-Roms, and videodiscs in K-12 music education: What music educators and media specialists need to know : A selected annotated bibliography, Brent A. Andrews, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Metaphors of Memory, Mary Alice Applegate, Department of Art, Open Access Thesis
Electronic databases and electronic storybooks in K-12 schools, Margie Argotsinger, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Athletic student services: Enhancing the educational experiences of student-athletes, David Wayne Aspelmeier Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The school counselor's role in facilitating the development of gay and lesbian students, Rob Bahl Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Maintenance conditions and occupant behavior in government provided housing in Lagos, Nigeria, Paul Abayomi Bajere Open Access Dissertation
Validation of the Reasons for Living Inventory-II (RFL-II) in a College Sample, Monty T. Baker, Department of Psychology, Open Access Thesis
The Study of Optimism in a Freshman College Student Population: An Analysis of the Optimism about College Life Scale, Patrick John Barlow, Department of Psychology, Open Access Thesis
Bat Boy: A Novel for Grades 3-6, Ryan Basye, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Is library automation feasible for all elementary schools?, Tiffany Bayless, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A literature-based thematic unit for a multi-age classroom, Diane C. Beard, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A critical overview of intrafamilial sexual abuse: Recognition of symptomology and the efficacy of group treatment, Laurie J. Belz Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Trumpet Recital, Bryan Wendell Bennett, School of Music, Open Access Thesis
Orientation: Meeting the needs of students, Robin Jean Bennett Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Graduate Recital in Voice, April 16, 1996, Christine Bergan, School of Music, Open Access Thesis
Analyzing student feedback : a case study of the new evening degree program at UNI, Gary L. Bergen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering secondary schools: A reflective essay, William D. Boevers Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implementation of writing portfolios into a fourth grade classroom, Patricia A. Branning, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher Efficacy: A Construct Validation with Alternative High School Teachers: A Replication, Lisa Marie Bries, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Thesis
Elementary Teachers’ Perceptions of Computer Applications in the Classroom, Angela S. Briley, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Thesis
Influence of Physical Fitness on Susceptibility to Noise-Induced Temporary Threshold Shift in Females, Stacy Claire Bukatz Open Access Thesis
Ultrasound Modified Ferric Hydroxide/Cupric Ion Adsorption and Sequestration at Varying pH Levels, Humberto Campos Open Access Thesis
Methods and Materials of Music Composition, Philip H. Carver, School of Music, Open Access Thesis
Children's book sharing through computer technology, Julie A. Ceilley, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Assertiveness training for women, Carol L. Charles Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reasonable Accomodation: What It Is, What It Cost, Cynthia A. Chatfield, Division of Leisure, Youth and Human Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An investigation of the energy and transportation component for junior high school technology education programs in Taiwan, Chang-Cheng Chen Open Access Dissertation
Multimedia in education, Shouh-Chang Chen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Computer anxiety, Tien-chen Chien, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Six publishing goals to validate authors: Success and beyond in an elementary school publishing center, Judy Chihak, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher's Influences on Sex-Education Programs, Chao-yin Chiu Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Gifted education and the Middle School Reform Movement : finding the basis for collaboration through interdisciplinary instruction, Sandra H. Christ, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integration of language arts and science programs through a literature base, Charlene E. Clark, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Investigation of Service Quality Perceptions Held by Selected Customers of Area VII Job Training, John Clopton, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Is there time for elementary school science?, Sharon K. Coltvet, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
RN and LPN perceptions of front-line delegation, Martha E. Colwell, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis 1997 Award
The Provision of Educational Programs for Adolescent Parents: A Survey of the Literature, Susan L. Cook, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effects of Working in a Selected Camping Program on Locus of Control of First Year Camp Counselors, Darlene Karen Cooper, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Advocates for students with learning disabilities: Student affairs responsibilities, Christine Linda Crews Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A vision of a successful secondary principal : reflective essay, Gregory A. Criswell Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Writing portfolio implementation in a fifth grade classroom, Lora L. Daily, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using the Winnebago Circ/Cat. program for collection analysis in a small school library, Pati Jo Daisy, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Point to point protocol connections to CedarNet for Windows 3.x systems, Michael J. Dargan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The presence of developmental role models in Iowa Teen Award fiction, Ann Jenette Dea, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Cooperative learning: Benefits, drawbacks, and viability, Drew DeLong, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering secondary schools: A reflective essay, Tashi D. Dholotsang Open Access Graduate Research Paper
School libraries Instructional materials centers Instructional materials personnel, Janice E. Dickerson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
