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A design-based research approach to the implementation and examination of a cognitive flexibility hypertext in a large undergraduate course
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
of research. The first major focus was on the impact the integration of a CFH had on students' learning. A second major focus was on the structure of the Design-Based Research (DBR) process and its impact on the design and implementation of the CFH. From a...
Development and initial validation of the Williams-Proctor Cultural Competence Scale : assessment for youth development professionals and paraprofessionals
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
represented 4-H, Girl Scouts, and YMCA. Instrument development included item development employing a focus group, related theory, content validity using experts, and testing for reliability and, discriminate and convergent validity. Exploratory factor analysis...
How communication impacts network structure and access to community social capital
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
This dissertation utilizes an interactional community perspective that focuses upon the networks of common experience within a place (Colclough and Sitaraman 2005). Little empirical research exists about how information and communication (ICT...
Effective leadership traits identified through protestant clergy leader conversations
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
the denomination under study. Two elite interviews were conducted with a Bishop and another national church leadership expert from the denomination. A focus group was held with the cabinet of the denomination under study. Examination of leadership theory involved...
The role of public relations education in preparing students for managerial roles
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
to advance to managerial positions? This study focused on practitioners with 5-10 years experience, because it represents a point in their careers when practitioners are both seeking and achieving career advancement. Participants were first screened through a...
A stroll through the park: evaluating the usefulness of phytolith and starch remains found on medieval sherds from Wicken, Northamptonshire, England
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
Survey artifacts are used by a variety of archaeologists studying any number of interesting topics. The focus of this masters thesis is to test the usefulness of plant remains found on artifacts recovered during archaeological survey and to study...
Blast resistant design for roof systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The design of structures to resist explosive loads has become more of a concern to the engineering community. This research focuses on the design techniques for the loading...
Conversational self focus in youths' friendships
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
The present research considered conversational self-focus, a previously unstudied variant of normative self-disclosure in which one conversation partner re-directs conversations to focus on the self. It was hypothesized that having a friend who...
Cognitive processes related to math disabilities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
-Clikeman, 2005; Swanson & Kim, 2007). Research focusing on core cognitive processes may lead to a better understanding and identification of specific learning disabilities. While each core cognitive processes is implicated in learning disability research...
A case study of transformational leadership characteristics of a principal in a high poverty high achieving school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)
through interviews, focus groups, document and artifact analysis, and onsite observation (Creswell, 2007; Yin, 2003). Data collections were comprised of interviews, focus groups, on-site observations, and document analysis. The interview and focus group...
The implementation impact of continuous quality improvement (CQI) on teacher perceptions of CQI categories
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
that had not implemented CQI. The study concentrated on teachers' perceptions of the seven characteristics of CQI: Leadership, Strategic Planning, Student/Stakeholder Focus, Information and Analysis, Faculty/Staff Focus, Process Management, and Results...
Development and validation of the Comfort and Conformity of Gender Expression Scale (CAGES)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
Gender roles and stereotypes have been shown to be deeply entrenched across race, class, age and location (Bem, 1993). Gender has been a focus of psychological measurement since the early 20th century (Terman & Miles, 1936). The Comfort...
Freewriting for fluency and flow in eighth and ninth grade reading classes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
This study examined the experiences of students in regular freewriting sessions.Freewriting is defined as nonstop writing during which the writer may freely move through topics but may not stop writing. This sustained ...
An evaluation study of an alternative middle school at-risk program
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
The study examined the effectiveness of a middle school alternative program, titled academic recovery, in improving student scores on the state assessment and student outlook on education. The quantitative component of ...
A case study on the use of focus groups as participatory research
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
for researchers as well as providing actionable and empowering information for participants. This thesis explores the proposition that the focus group interview is a research strategy that lends itself well to the principles and promises of participatory research...
Keeping your eyes on the prize versus your nose to the grindstone : the effects of level of goal evaluation on mood and motivation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
that took place over 8 weeks throughout which participants (n=113) evaluated their progress on a primary goal (Grade goal) or sub-goal (Study hours goal). Success or failure varied naturally for individuals. When progress was lacking, the primary goal focus...
A MEMS based Coulter counter for cell sizing
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
phenomena: 1) Passive mixing of the reagents, 2) Dielectrophoretic focusing of the cells and 3) Electrical impedance based sensing mechanism. This device improves upon existing macro-scale Coulter counter technology by allowing extremely small sample sizes...
Action research investigation into teaming in one school district
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
of the vertical teams in the organization learning to function from a radical transition during a top-down leadership to teaming? Cycle One was the implementation of district teaming focusing on district teaming structures and administrator professional...
Finding pseudo families in women's prisons: fact and fantasy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
This paper examines prison literature concerning women's facilities, focusing on the years 1960-1979. Sixteen specific pieces of literature are examined focusing on three claims in respect to sexuality among the incarcerated women: 1. If the sixteen...
Cultivating criticisms : how journalism students critique the news
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
Scholars note the importance of press criticism to the journalism-democracy framework, yet press criticism is underdeveloped as an academic pursuit. This study seeks to develop the study of press criticism by examining press criticism using focus...