Graduate Student Work
A collection of Graduate Student Work at the University of Northern Iowa.
Theses/Dissertations from 1993
Determining the Effects of Environmental Issues Instruction on Iowa Teachers, Paul P. Torbert, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Factors Influencing the Frequency and Thoroughness of Breast Self-Examination, Loralee Klinger Torkelson, Division of Health Promotion and Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Values education: Empowering teachers, Mary J. Trousdale, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An evaluation of 15 studies concerning the effectiveness of tutorial CAI, Chin-Kau Tung, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Verbal rehearsal methods and their effects on expressive music performance: A comparison of verbal explanation and transformational verbal imagery, Leonard M. Upham, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Dissertation
Fostering children's literacy through the graphic arts, Mary A. Vandermillen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Communicating with parents about the whole language concept, Carolyn A. Visser, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The gifted child in Latin America, Dolores M. Shouse Vivas, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An examination of writing apprehension levels among student writers, Kim Yvette Walker, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A study to identify selected factors affecting the implementation of computer-aided design and drafting in industrial technology baccalaureate programs, Tsung-Juang Wang Open Access Dissertation
A Technical Paper on Automated Pouring and the Selection Process Used by One North American Foundry, R. Stanley Weaver Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Investigation Into the Role of Quality Within the Product Delivery Process at John Deere Waterloo, Teri Whitaker Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Les influences du milieu canadien sur le vocabulaire du français québécois, Carol A. Wilson, Department of Languages and Literatures, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Applicability of an Autodeposited Organic Coating as a Primer for Agricultural Tractor Hitch Assemblies to Improve Corrosion Resistance, Joseph Wayne Wilson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The regular education initiative: A collaboration between regular education and special education, Kathy Winters, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An investigation of the practices and perceptions of three regular elementary teachers regarding the integration of students with severe disabilities, Beth L. Wright, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
The importance of problem solving in the middle school mathematics curriculum, Beth A. Wycoff, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Theses/Dissertations from 1992
The Egypt-Palestine/Israel boundary: 1841-1992, Thabit Abu-Rass, Department of Geography, Open Access Thesis 1993 Award
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Janie M. Adams Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Under the Canopy of Heaven, Ellen Ann Albanese, Department of Art, Open Access Thesis
An investigation of performance appraisal with recommendations for white collar and blue collar workers, Mark W. Alberts Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering secondary schools: A reflective essay, Besmellah Alekozai Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Metaphors: An avenue to other techniques, Kelley J. Algoe Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Health Interests of Ninth Grade Students in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia, Jamel F. Al-Rashad, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Thesis
A Survey of Certain Food and Alcohol Related Behaviors and Selected Psychosocial Characteristics of Adult Female Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse, Kristine Kay Ama, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
An investigation of selected at risk factors in rural high schools in the Midwest, Kevin M. Anderson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
Learning achievement related to the use of microcomputers, Yolanda Anderson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Assessing children's emerging literacy through anecdotal records, Reva R. Arends, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Selected Personal Health and Physical Activity Behaviors of Elementary School Physical Educators in Iowa, Ann Renae Arms, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Value of reading aloud to children, Sandy K. Aronson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Vocal Recital, Nicole Jahara Bachman, School of Music, Open Access Thesis
Revising and editing in writing workshops : teacher-student conferencing, peer conferencing, self-conferencing, Miriam Baker, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Graphic Design: Eastern and Western Design Elements in Visual Communication, Li-Ying Bao, Department of Art, Open Access Thesis
Influence of Physical Fitness Level on Susceptibility to TTS as Measured by Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions, Lisa Renee Battani Open Access Thesis
A Comparison of General Electric Price M Parametric Model to Collins Avionics & Communications Division Cost Approach as it Relates to the Product Line (Production Cost), Joseph L. Baumert Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Reader-text match: The interactive effect of reader ability and text difficulty on comprehension monitoring, Kathryn Maelou Baxter, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
A preferred vision for administering secondary schools: A reflective essay, Tara A. Beau Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effect of Experimental Alterations in Excess Weight on Vertical Jump Performance, Bobbi Becker, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
An Investigation Into the Recovery and Reclamation of Used Industrial Lubricating Oils, Fredric G. Becker Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Educating baby: Preparing children for future school success, Jill R. Bergman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portfolio assessment in kindergarten, Deanna J. Berry, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The influence of academic advising and retention programs on minority students' matriculation, Celeste F. Bland Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Stream microcosm toxicity tests: Colonizing test organisms and predicting the effects of fenvalerate on riffle insect communities, Dan H. Breneman, Department of Biology, Open Access Thesis 1994 Award
An Analysis of the Variables in the Torque Formula for Threaded Fasteners, Cal Brody Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effects of Sport Participation on Self-Concept Among Mentally Retarded Adolescent Athletes, Jennifer Denise Brookins, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Using portfolios to assess academic progress and academic self-concept, Cynthia A. Burger, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Leann R. Burkholder Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Development of an automated ultrasonic inspection cell for detecting subsurface discontinuities in cast iron, John Scott Burningham Open Access Dissertation
The relationship among sex-role categories, self-esteem, and achievement: A preliminary study of Taiwanese youth, Chun-hwei Chang, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Voice technologies in advanced computer systems, Jodie M. Cone, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A comparison of cognitive abilities test scores of second graders from four different preschool backgrounds, Judy A. Conner, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Listening comprehension analysis in a midwestern community college, Mary M. Conrad, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Investigation into the Disposal of Low Level Radioactive Waste in Outer Space, Michael S. Cook Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering secondary schools: A reflective essay, Mark T. Core Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Survey and Comparison of Selected Health Behaviors of Student-Nonathletes and Student-Athletes at the University of Northern Iowa, Raul Costero, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Thesis
An Investigation of Infrared Thermography Used in Predictive Maintenance Programs to Detect Electrical Motor Failure, Mike Courts Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Demonstration of Machine Control Using the SLC-150 Microprocessor Programmable Controller, Mike Courts and Richard Schmitz Open Access Graduate Student Work
A personal vision for quality leadership: A reflective essay, Wendy R. Cruse Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering school business management: A reflective essay, Joseph B. Daley Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Development of self-concept in elementary school guidance and counseling programs: Counselor as leader, Jack L. Darland Jr. Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Meeting state mandates for gifted and talented : a survey of Iowa undergraduate teacher preparation programs, Judy Carol Davison, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading Recovery: An early intervention program. An investigation of Chapter 1 coordinators' interests in implementing Reading Recovery, Sandra Kay Davis, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A new leadership vision for secondary school principals: A reflective essay, Dana C. Deines Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Aftercare following treatment for aging alcoholics, Rebecca S. Despenas Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effect of expository writing in mathematics with middle school sixth grade students, Rebecca J. Dickinson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Standardization of the Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90) for an Occupational Health Population, Laura Lynn Diemer, Department of Psychology, Open Access Thesis
Learning disabilities: Educational considerations, Juana F. Domínguez, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The importance of teaching problem solving, Edward Dvorak, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The relationship of attitudes between advisors in advisory roles and advisees of these advisors, Kathy J. Dvorak, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Fostering spelling ability, Beth Dykstra-Van Meeteren, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An investigation of the types of support perceived necessary by Iowa elementary classroom teachers for the integration of students identified as severely disabled, Katheryn Ann Kinnard East, Department of Special Education, Open Access Dissertation
An Investigation Into the Effect of Gasket Compressibility on Load Distribution in a Bolted Joint, Bruce L. Ehlers Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Administrative leadership vision: A reflective essay, JoLeen Eiklenborg Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Split- and multiple-images in filmic presentations: Concise information or multiple confusion?, Barbara J. Erickson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Status of diagnosis of childhood depression, Kay L. Erland Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The role of the school counselor in assessment and treatment of attentional problem students, Carole Eslinger Open Access Graduate Research Paper
North American Social Values in Costa Rican Corporate Advertising, Nuria Estrada, Department of Communication Studies, Open Access Thesis
WISC-R and WISC-III aptitude scores: How comparable are they?, Timothy John Fisher, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Distance learning via interactive instructional television, Darrell Gene Fremont, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Investigation on the Skill Requirements of a Manufacturing Engineer in a Computer Integrated Manufacturing Environment, Wayne E. Frost Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Comparative Analysis of Family-Oriented Personnel Policy and Programs in Non Profit Human Service Organizations, Staci E. Fry, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Philosophies and Practices Regarding Youth Physical Fitness Testing in Iowa Schools, Amy Elizabeth Fuller, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Early childhood education in Japan compared with developmentally appropriate practice guidelines in the United States, Nancy B. Gaies, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Survey of Consumer Satisfaction in Residential Treatment Centers in Iowa, David Allen Gates, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Spelling and whole language, Rosemary C. Geiken, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Alcoholism and perceptions of family of origin, Sonne K. Granquist Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The relationship between actual and perceived aerobic fitness and self-concept, Matthew Bruce Green, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
An investigation of the responsibilities of secondary principals serving shared and nonshared superintendents, Dale E. Greimann Open Access Dissertation
Attitudes and understandings: The meaning of school to at-risk ninth grade students in a midwestern urban area, Judith Brush Griffith, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating writing into a Chapter One reading program in grades seven and eight, Avis C. Grundman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Inventory of Negative Thoughts in Response to Pain and the Pain Cognition List: Norms and Psychometric Properties of Two Measures of Pain Cognition, Timothy John Haines, Department of Psychology, Open Access Thesis
An examination of the six roles of the dental hygienist in relation to the field dependence-field independence construct, Melanie R. Hamer, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
General and Specific Job Satisfaction, Work Content, and Work Group Size, Heidi Hamilton, Department of Psychology, Open Access Thesis
Extending children's literacy through a thematic unit, Sally A. Hamilton, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effect of cooperative learning on student social attitudes, Mary Hampton, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Art therapy in elementary school counseling, Jennifer S. Handeland Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Distance education: The re-emergence of the telecourse, Sarah Hanuske, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Parallel Form Test-Retest Reliability and Predictive Validity of a Curriculum-Based Measurement Academic Readiness Test, Stanley F. Hanus, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Thesis
An Analysis of the Basic Assumptions About Psychology of Teachers and School Psychologists, Timothy James Harmon, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Thesis
Publication Design, Lanette Kay Harmsen, Department of Art, Open Access Thesis
