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  • A Narrative Analysis of Captain America’s New Deal

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    Ledbetter, Forest L.
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    In response to the events on September the Eleventh, various media attempted to make sense of the seemingly radical altered political landscape. Comic books, though traditionally framed as low brow pulp, were no exception. This thesis is a work of rhetorical criticism. It applies Walter Fisher's Narrative Paradigm to a...
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    realities of the world in which we all live. NOTES 1 Walter R. Fisher, Human Communication as

  • Inter-test Comparison of Three Preschool Language Tests : SICD, PLS, a d PPVT R

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    Hansen, Laura S.
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    Thirty preschoolers were tested for language skills using the Preschool Language Scale (PLS), Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-Revised (PPVT-R) Form L, and Sequenced Inventory of Communication Development (SICD). Each child's age scores on one test were compared to his/her scores on the other two tests. As a group, the children achieved...
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    : SICD, PLS, and PPVT-R AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Laura S. Hansen for the degree of Master of Arts

  • Metaphor and Bias : An In-Depth Look at CNN and Fox News Channel

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    Duncan, Sara R.
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    This study links together two very complicated, but very important subjects: media bias and metaphor. More specifically, this study investigates whether or not examining a media outlet's use of metaphor is an effective methodology for investigating media bias. Using cluster analysis, I identified the source metaphors most commonly used on...
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Sara R. Duncan for the

  • Bowling Together: The Making of a Documentary

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    Campbell, Casey R.
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    In an attempt to better understand documentary theory and production, I created Bowling Together; a documentary recounting the experiences of one bowling team and looking at the relationship between participation in bowling leagues and civil society. This thesis provided me a first-hand experience at producing a documentary, allowing me to...
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    ABSTRACT OF "i ik THESIS OF Casey R. Campbell for the degree of Master or Arts in Interdisciplinary

  • Innovative Coaching in Intercollegiate Athletics : Advocating for Cultural Responsiveness

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    Thompson, Mitchell D.
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    It has been established that intercollegiate sport is an important social institution for student athletes of color in the United States (Coakley, 2012). White intercollegiate coaches have a prominent influence on the academic, athletic, social and emotional development of student athletes and therefore must be tuned into variation in cultural...
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  • The Impact of Internet and Videogame Use on College Student Development

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    Calhoun, Benjamin W.
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    In recent decades, there has been a tremendous change in the college student experience. In many ways this change has been driven by developments in technology, which have in turn changed the way students conduct research, socialize, and recreate. This thesis seeks to gain an understanding as to how Internet...
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    Final (rev 8) AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Benjamin W

  • Outcome Evaluation of Inmate Recovery Program: Follow-Up Evaluations of a Jail-Based Substance Abuse Treatment Program Over a Five Year Period

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    Hughey, Raymond W.
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    Overcrowding is a serious problem in prisons and jails. Most people who are in prison and jail have substance abuse problems. Long-term, intensive, therapeutic community, substance abuse treatment in prison has proven effective in reducing arrests, amounts of incarceration and time until first arrest. Jails, with their shorter times of...
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    THESIS OF Raymond W. Hughey for the degree of Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies in Psychology

  • A Look into Spillover : The Effect of Supervisor Leadership on Subordinate Family Life

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    Hood, Jacob T.
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    According to Wang and Repetti (2013), American adults are working more hours per week than in decades past. Additionally, more people in each family must work to support their families (Patten, 2015). This has led to an increase in stress levels due to the strain that is placed on balancing...
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    : ______________________________________________________ Colin R. Hesse According to Wang and Repetti (2013), American adults are working more

  • Texting and driving : how the media shapes attitudes, behaviors, and information-seeking strategies

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    Saracco, Stephanie
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    According to the Center for Disease Control, 7-in-10 people use their smartphones while driving. This includes behaviors such as sending or reading text messages or emails, taking photos, or using social media. Despite its prevalence amongst drivers, using one’s phone while driving is considered one of the worst types of...
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    approved: ______________________________________________________ Colin R. Hesse According to the

  • East Meets East: Cross-Cultural Communication between Japanese Managers and Thai Subordinates

    Creator:
    Mekratri, Yaowarej
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    This research mainly examines the superior-subordinate relationship between Japanese managers and Thai subordinates working in joint ventures in Thailand, especially the management style of the Japanese and the reactions of the Thais, Cultural adaptation of Japanese expatriates and Thai subordinates is also explored. Through this study, we gain better understanding...
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    between Japanese Managers and Thai Subordinates. Abstract approved: ancy R. Rosenberger This research