Graduate Student Work
A collection of Graduate Student Work at the University of Northern Iowa.
Submissions from 1991
Using children's literature to develop decision making skills, Marsha Koenig, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective secondary special education programs: Administrative and instructional practices in identified Iowa schools, Robyn Lynn Moen Kramer, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Dissertation
An analysis of research in approaches to instruction, modes of instruction, and foci of instruction in the teaching of writing at the community college, Karen Swenson Lee, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A talented and gifted language arts/reading curriculum for a rural school, grades 5-8: Goals, objectives, and suggested implementation, N. Patricia Long, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effects of preshot routine time and movements on free throw shooting performance, Mick G. Mack, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Reading comprehension: Strategies for intermediate whole language teachers, Elaine Madsen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Computers in post-secondary vocational business education, Carole Margery Maske, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Gifted underachievement: Causes and curriculum implications, Carol Mattox, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Investigation of Digital Microprocessor Algorithms in Active Suspension Systems, Toby L. McClellan Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering secondary schools: A reflective essay, Randy Alan Mead Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of extracurricular activities on student achievement and success, Timothy J. Means Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Accuracy of Food Portion Size Estimation by Obese Adults During Weight Control Efforts, Brenda T. Merritt, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Andragogy and community college education: An analysis of the importance of enhancing self-concept/self-esteem in the nontraditional student, Nancy Billings Meyer, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literature-based reading program for grade one, Lyn K. Nebel, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Portrayal of Characters with Physical Disabilities in Children’s Literature, Marilyn Newhouse Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The implementation of naturalistic evaluation of reading comprehension: A descriptive study of first graders in a Chapter 1 reading program, Beth Ann Hardy Nordmeyer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Thesis 1992 Award
Alternative teaching strategies for the at-risk student, Christina M. Nugent, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Gifted identification practices in five Southwest Iowa public elementary schools: Their impact on the gifted underachiever, Lauren E. O'Bradovich, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Portrayal of Sexual Abuse in Young Adult Literature, Mary Oelmann Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Small group counseling for stepchildren in elementary school, Margaret K. Oler Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Working with students with disabilities: The role of the school counselor, Teresa L. O'Meara Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Improving curriculum: An interdisciplinar approach to meeting the developmental needs of children, Connie Olson Osler, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and young children: A review of literature, Jenny A. Parkin-Werth, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Egocentrism and adolescent development, Rodney Payne Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The whole language approach to reading instruction: Strategies that enhance comprehension, Frances J. Pleak, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An overview of possible applications and the status of calculators in the public schools, David A. Podendorf, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of the use of a color code in graphic presentation and assessment on the reader's immediate recall and delayed retention, Peggy Ann Posekany Pruisner, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
A comprehensive approach to dropout prevention programs, Nancy A. Reising-Prohaska Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Surface treatment of cast iron by adding different alloying elements to form metallic glass structure layer using an industrial carbon dioxide laser, Mohammad Riahi Open Access Dissertation
Differentiating the curriculum for lower elementary talented and gifted students in the regular classroom, Sue Riggs, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Development of a discipline plan for secondary schools, Gary Lee Ross Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of teacher empowerment on student achievement, Michael Dean Sawyer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Survey of Rural Adult Iowan’s Perceptions About the Healthiness of Their Community, Jean Willey Scallon, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Investigation of Ceramic Valves for Application on the John Deere Foundry Baghouse System, Richard T. Schmitz Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Designing an effective identification model for preschool gifted and talented students, Jeanne Schoeller, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Impact of cooperative learning strategies upon mathematics achievement: An application of STAD in seventh grade mathematics, Mary L. Scholtes, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Comparison of Actual vs Reported Needlestick Injuries Among Nursing Staff in a Midwest Community Hospital, Nancy Kettman Schuler, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of curriculum content compacting upon student achievement in fourth grade mathematics, Christine Brunko Schultz, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Perceived importance of identified duties and tasks in the area of design/drafting management, John Edward Shultz Open Access Dissertation
Literature-based reading as a curricular option for the gifted reader, Sally Simdorn, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Exploring the Incidence and Predictability Problem of Dyscalculia in a School-Based Urban Population in a Rural State, Andrew Robert Smith, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Thesis
Predicting Success of Entering Freshman Biology Majors Taking either Biology or Biology and Chemistry, Sue Ann Smith, Department of Biology, Open Access Thesis
Relationship of Serum Low-Density Lipoproteins and Very Low-Density Lipoproteins to the Android Fat Pattern of Adult Males, Candace Jean Wilson Steele, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Determining an alternative organizational structure within two small/rural Iowa school districts: A case study of an innovative decision making process, David Wayne Stoakes Open Access Dissertation
Newspapers in the classroom: Why should educators use them?, Lisa M. Stone, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Beginning reading, Lora Swanson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Investigation Into the New Management Methods That Fully Utilize the Employees Potential, David R. Tink Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Anorexia nervosa: A family systems perspective, Mary Tonkin Open Access Graduate Research Paper
OSHA Compliance by Small and Medium Business, Bill W. Trammell Open Access Graduate Student Work
An analysis of reinforced concrete composites utilizing recycled polyethylene terephthalate thermoplastic, Jaroslav V. Vaverka Open Access Dissertation
Performance of the Chapter 1 preschool children in the Waterloo School District, Deanna M. Wagner, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Using interactive video in vocational training of mildly retarded students, L. Michael Wallace, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Benefits of preschool on at-risk student achievement, Marilyn L. Ward Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Childhood depression, Jonnie M. Webster Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teachers' sense of efficacy and their referral practices: An analysis of teacher preference for consultation versus referral support services, Robert C. Weires, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
An investigation of occupational stress as it applies to school band directors, Jane A. Whitehead, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Curricular differentiation for students who are gifted in language arts, Colleen C. Wilber, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering secondary schools: A reflective essay, Clayton Michael Wilcox Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Study to Identify the Elements of World-Class Lean Production Applicable to the Manufacture of Agricultural Tractor Transmissions and Axles, Bradford W. Wilkerson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Creative drama in the elementary classroom: An integrated literature review, Linda Lorraine Withers, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Planning a program for pregnant teens in schools: An overview, Lorraine C. Wolf Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Analysis of the Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) Process and Its Projected Impact on the Manufacturing Industry, Roger L. Woock Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Relationship Between Locus of Control and Self-Concept as a Learner: Does a Relationship Exist?, David B. Wood, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Thesis
Cooperative learning: Is it the approach for the minorities, Helen E. Wright, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Evaluation of a train-the-trainer workshop in hazard communication for the photofinishing industry, Judith Zaczkowski Dissertation (UNI Access Only)
Multivariate analysis of the Carex brevior group in Iowa, Scott C. Zager, Department of Biology, Open Access Thesis
Reading Interests and Attitudes of the Iowa Governor’s Summer Institute Participants, 1991, Rosemary Cortright Zimmerman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Theses/Dissertations from 1990
Anaerobic Power of a College Basketball Team Throughout One Season, Mark Frederick Ackerman, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Thesis
Graduate Piano Recital, Maximillan R. Antig, School of Music, Open Access Thesis
Assessment of the Implementation of Recommended Teaching Strategies at the College Level, Sandra Lee Baade, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Thesis
The Relationship between Verbal-Performance IQ and Locus of Control among Students with either a Learning Disability or a Behavior Disorder, Rick J. Bagnall, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Thesis
Psycho-social needs of patients with AIDS, Nancy Baker Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Job satisfaction & career alienation among teachers at a parochial high school, Kevin Michael Barnett Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Comparison of Body Fat Percentages of Lean Athletes, Lean Non-athletic Students, and Body Builders as Determined by Bioelectrical Impedance and Hydrostatic Weighing, Troy E. Becker, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Language and Identity in Sophie’s Choice, Elizabeth Ruth Bingham Open Access Thesis
The Nature and Extent of Health Promotion Programs in Bremer and Black Hawk Counties, Iowa, Barbara Nellis Bishop, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Identifying Factors Related to Computer Anxiety, David J. Bohlke, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Thesis
Comparison of locus of control and WISC-R profiles of delinquent and pre-delinquent adolescent males, Barbara Lynn Brainard-Patterson, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Role understanding between elementary counselors and school psychologists, Robert Lee Brookhart, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Are children really what they eat?, Jerry Brown Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Post-hoc Longitudinal Study of the Stability and Validity of Standardized Test Scores of Handicapped Children, Randal Dennis Brown, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Thesis
Realistic depiction of symptoms and consequences of parental problem drinking in young adult novels, Teresa A. Bunday Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Self-esteem as a predictive factor in juvenile delinquency, David D. Carlson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literature-based children's programs on Iowa Public Television, Rita Carney Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Sex and Age Differences in the Experience of Stress, Carmen M. Charles, Department of Psychology, Open Access Thesis
Leisure education in career counseling, Susan M. Schmitz Chizek Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teaching values through literature, Carla Jean Church, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Expenditures for collection development in Iowa's public school library media centers, Loraine C. Clark Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Improving instruction in middle level education, Richard Elvin Clipperton Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Child abuse and neglect: Support and preventative programs for parents, Carmen Collison Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effect of calculator use on standardized test scores of eighth grade mathematics students, Jennifer M. Corkrean, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Leadership: An Empirical Test of a Communication Competency Model, Sara Lynn Cornette Open Access Thesis
Integrating music with other content areas, Charlesetta Michelle Dawson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Gas exchange of four Viburnum species, Lisa Gayle De Berg, Department of Biology, Open Access Thesis 1991 Award
Curricular trends in four-year baccalaureate degree industrial technology programs, Clayton Ray Diez Open Access Dissertation
Family resources sought by Chinese student families in coping with stressful life events, Chun Dong, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Counseling family members of recently disabled persons, Ingegerd Downing Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Factors related to the occurrence of certain prairie graminoid species in Black Hawk County, Iowa, roadsides, Pauline Mary Drobney, Department of Biology, Open Access Thesis
The use of computerization in school bus routing and scheduling, Sharon Droste Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Intervention for men who batter women, Renee Else Open Access Graduate Research Paper
