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  • The distribution of geologic and artifact obsidian from the Silver Lake/Sycan Marsh geochemical source group, South-Central Oregon

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    Thatcher, Jennifer J.
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    Geochemical characterization methods are commonly used in the reconstruction of prehistoric raw material use and procurement systems. Trace element studies of lithic source material and artifacts, specifically those made of obsidian, can reveal important information about the environmental and cultural factors which influence the prehistoric distribution of raw material. The...
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    wish to express my sincere gratitude to my committee members: Barbara Roth, Craig Skinner, and Dawn

  • Sarah Grimke's Rhetoric for Empowerment : Her Life and Letters

    Creator:
    Hamilton, Susan E. Maier
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    In twentieth century America, women continue the age-old struggle for recognition as whole, intelligent individuals, not just an "other," less hearty, less deserving or less capable being than man. Sarah Grimke spoke of the inequalities over 150 years ago during the abolitionist movement when she compiled her major arguments into...
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    Sarah Grimke's rhetoric for empowerment : her life and

  • Autobiography as image repair : an analysis of Sarah Palin's restoration strategies

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    Canja, Elizabeth H.
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    The purpose of this study is to examine how autobiography functions as image restoration for a political candidate through the analysis of Sarah Palin's memoir, Going Rogue: An American Life. In particular, the study will identify and evaluate specific restoration strategies implemented by Palin in order to repair her image...
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    Analysis of Sarah Palin‟s Restoration Strategies. Abstract approved

  • Examining if and how the Sandinistas Democratized Nicaragua Between 1979 and 1990

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    Bolotin, Jacob L.
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    The Sandinistas embarked on a unique and controversial path of democratization between 1979 and 1990 that focused first on expanding human development due to Nicaragua's historical underdevelopment before holding elections. This differs widely from methods advocated still today that emphasize expanding civil and political liberties and holding elections. The purpose...
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    Sandinistas Democratized Nicaragua Between 1979 and 1990. Abstract approved: Sarah L. Henderson The

  • The Guess & Check: Evaluating the Usability and Effectiveness of a Primary Prevention Assessment Tool for Classroom Teachers

    Creator:
    Kittelman, Angus J.
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    Schools are continually faced with the challenge of providing students with a comprehensive system of support. Previous research based on the practices and systems of Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) suggests that having effective primary prevention measures in place can help to reduce problem behavior before it occurs (Ingram,...
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    acknowledge the above mentioned Dr. Teri Lewis, and Drs. Kristen Yax, Shelley Dubkin-Lee, and Sarah Nemanic

  • Affection in the Workplace : Personality, Perceptions & Affection

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    Spiegelman, Sarah
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    Humans have a desire for a connection among others, and they also have a desire for both giving and receiving affection, regardless of class, age, gender, cultural or religious backgrounds. There is a plethora of research on the health benefits for both giving and receiving affection in romantic and family...
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    Sarah Spiegelman for the degree of Masters of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies in Speech Communication

  • Reported Communication Experiences of Married Women Transitioning to Motherhood: A Case Study

    Creator:
    Hanna, Sarah Elizabeth
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    This thesis investigates the reported communication experiences of married women transitioning to motherhood. The study involves a series of focus groups in which new mothers share their communicative experiences, explaining how they are navigating their new roles as mothers while also performing roles as wives, daughters, and workers. Informed primarily...
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    OF THE THESIS OF Sarah Elizabeth Hanna for the thesis of Master of Arts in

  • The Effect of Emotional Valence on Memory for Face Identity

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    Herdener, Nathan
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    Previous studies using an incidental learning paradigm have found that facial emotion enhances subsequent face recognition. The present study examined whether emotion enhances only memory for the specific emotional features, or whether it also enhances general memory of that person's identity. Prior to the study, we had 20 participants validate...
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    ., and Sarah Emerson, Ph.D. for their guidance and support as committee members in Social Psychology

  • What Do Girls Learn from Dolls? Sexualized Stimuli and Girls’ Body Esteem and Academic Performance

    Creator:
    Lundeberg, Pamela J.
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    Although a significant amount of research has investigated the effect of sexualization on women's body esteem and cognitive performance, few researchers have examined the effect of sexualization on girls. Additionally, research that has been conducted regarding girls' experiences of sexualization has primarily focused on media influences. The effect of dolls...
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    . Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Aurora M. Sherman

  • Pandemic Narratives Navigating Pregnancy and Social Services in the Time of COVID

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    Ketsdever, Michael James
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    This creative writing project employs the use of ethnographic fiction to position the voices of newly mothering women within the literature surrounding gender inequality, access to social services, and pregnancy while being situated during the global COVID-19 pandemic. The voices of four women are brought to life within a broader...
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    the rest of my committee-Professor Sally Gallagher, Professor Sarah Cunningham, and Professor