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  • Digital Inclusion and Houselessness: A Qualitative Exploration of the Impacts of Internet Access on Low-Income Participants

    Creator:
    Easdale, Matthew
    Abstract:
    As the Internet has radically changed modern life, much attention has been paid to the outcomes produced by the diffusion of online access. In the modern economy, reliable Internet access is a crucial tool offering better access to information and opportunities, increasing work efficiency, and facilitating personal connection, leaving those...
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    Capstone Project
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    ) _______________________________________________________________ Christopher Stout, Political Science

  • Examining China's Cross-strait Economic Statecraft in the Mid-2000s

    Creator:
    Chi, Erik
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    In 2005, Beijing acted to court the farmers of Taiwan through a series of unilateral agricultural tariff reductions. This move was deliberately formulated to weaken the incumbent Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) by targeting the party's strong rural base. This paper seeks to investigate the effectiveness of China's use of interest...
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    Capstone Project
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    essay of Erik Chi presented on June 6, 2022 APPROVED: Hua-yu Li, Political Science Christopher Stout

  • ‘Uncle Ho’: A Rhetorical Analysis of U.S. Newspaper Coverage of Hồ Chí Minh

    Creator:
    Meyers, Kaden R.
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    This thesis is a rhetorical analysis of American newspaper coverage of Hồ Chí Minh from 1954-1969. My method is the Pragmatic Attitude, created by Elizabeth and Jay Mechling. My foci of study are the polls and letters to the editor from this same period. These foci of study are used...
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    Masters Thesis
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    . Gregg Walker, Dr. Christopher Stout, and Dr. Mario Magana for their help and flexibility with this

  • Coronavirus Narratives: Drawing Lessons for Effective Crisis Management

    Creator:
    Elmahdy, Maryam S.
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    Some critics claim that President Trump has downplayed the risks of coronavirus at the onset of the pandemic, describing it merely as flu at a time when other administrative officials in the CDC and HHS were warning of a very grave future with the virus and implored quick action. The...
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    Capstone Project
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    Solberg, Committee Member Christopher Stout, Committee Member Maryam Elmahdy

  • Tweets that Unite? An Exploring the Establishment of First Lady Identity Through Twitter

    Creator:
    Kolozsvari, Brooke R.
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    American first ladies have long used the media to promote their image. Michelle Obama, the first lady of the @FLOTUS Twitter account, used this government controlled platform to communicate, campaign and bring attention to important White House events. Using Chang Wan Woo et al. rhetorical purpose(s), this study conducts a...
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    Masters Thesis
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    , Dr. Christopher Stout, and Dr. Elliot, thank you for your help and flexibility with this process. To

  • A Program Evaluation of the BCC and CCCC at Oregon State University

    Creator:
    Yaites, Regine
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    Persistence, the ability for institutions to help students matriculate from their first year to completion, has been a major concern for underrepresented racial minorities (URMs). Among URMs, Black and Hispanic students are the least likely to be retained, graduating at 38 percent and 45.8 percent respectively (Shapiro et al., 2017)....
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    Capstone Project
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    ______________________________________________________________________________ Christopher Stout, representing Political Science

  • A Program Evaluation of the BCC and CCCC at OSU

    Creator:
    Yaites, Regine
    Abstract:
    Persistence, the ability for institutions to help students matriculate from their first year to completion, has been a major concern for underrepresented racial minorities (URMs). Among URMs, Black and Hispanic students are the least likely to be retained, graduating at 38 percent and 45.8 percent respectively (Shapiro et al., 2017)....
    Resource Type:
    Capstone Project
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    ______________________________________________________________________________ Christopher Stout, representing Political Science

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

    Creator:
    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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    the list goes on. Christopher Stout, what an exceptionally wonderful experience it was to connect