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Frank and Friendly Pressure : U.S. Liberal Interventionism in the Early Cold War

Creator:: Fuller, Kevin J.
Abstract:: U.S. foreign policy during the period between World War II and the Vietnam War has been described as part of a “nation-‐building” or “liberal” grand strategy. This thesis contends that understanding U.S. efforts to influence the internal affairs of sovereign states through the spread of liberal values and institutions during...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Kevin J. Fuller for the

“Avoidable Suffering” : Analyzing Healthcare Providers’ Perceptions of Climate Change Impacts

Creator:: Goodman, Rebecca M.
Abstract:: Recent scientific studies show that framing climate change as a health issue rather than an environmental issue were more persuasive with American audience members (Maibach et. al., 2010; Maibach et. al. 2014). Also in 2014, a survey on respiratory healthcare providers and found that a large percentage believed that climate...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Dr. Mark Moore, Dr. Michael Nelson, and Dr. Kevin Boston. I am grateful for their time and

African American/Black Upward Mobility through Sports : A Critical Analysis

Creator:: Smith, Michael D.
Abstract:: Research has shown that African Americans/Blacks, especially those with low socioeconomic status, acknowledge athletics as an avenue for upward mobility (Coakley, 2011). Although the chances of becoming a professional athlete might seem unachievable through sports, athletes develop tangible and intangible abilities that transfer and are useful in the years following...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Michael D Smith

Environmental Regulations Reconsidered : Identifying Incentives and Barriers to Environmental Performance

Creator:: Craig, Kathleen D.
Abstract:: Attention has been drawn to the observation that environmental benefits under the current regulatory approaches are diminishing with respect to increased pollution control costs. Regulators have begun to appreciate that while environmental gains can still be achieved under the current command and control system, the most significant environmental gains have...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: incentives and barriers to environmental performance AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Kathleen D. Craig for

The Schultz Fire: An Interdisciplinary Perspective on its History, Management, and Ecological Effects

Creator:: Ranseen, Susanne N.
Abstract:: This thesis examines the Schultz Fire as a case study to explain the complex history of fire suppression management in America’s forests, and to gain further understanding of how management practices have affected the increase in fire severity levels and how forests respond to such a disturbance. The thesis objectives...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ..................................................................... - 84 - APPENDIX D: PLOT PAPERWORK

Searching for Early Archaeological Sites Along the Central Oregon Coast: A Case Study From Neptune State Park (35LA3), Lane County, Oregon

Creator:: Jenevein, Steven A.
Abstract:: Locating archaeological sites that predate the arrival of modern sea level has been difficult along the Oregon coast. This is in part believed to be the result of geologic processes that have influenced the preservation, distribution, and visibility of sites within the Oregon coastal landscape. Because of these changes, researchers...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: my committee members Dr. Anne W. Nolin, Dr. Jay S. Noller, and Dr. Carmen D. Steggell. Thank you

An attempted standardization of a reading and writing skills test used at Oregon State University's Communication Skills Center

Creator:: Carman, Betty Lou
Abstract:: The objective of the investigator in carrying out this study is: to evaluate the reliability and validity of the ENGLISH SKILLS TEST-REVISED (EST-R); to construct local norms based on a small sample of subjects from Oregon State University's WR. 40X; to investigate the statistical terms and methods used in educational...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Placement Tests 13 D. Statistical Terms and Methods 18 III. THE ENGLISH SKILLS TEST-REVISED 24 A

Design Thinking as a Framework to Maximize Learning Foreign Languages in Online Environments

Creator:: Beged-Dov, Yael
Abstract:: In this qualitative case study, the implementation of a student-centered model of teaching, “Design Thinking, is explored to understand the difficulties learners experience when studying a foreign language in formal learning environments. This study suggests that excessive concentration on factors of grammar, translation, pronunciation, vocabulary, and lack of speech activity...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ................................................................................................. 121 Appendix D Detailed Course Assignments

Of dragons, palaces, and gods : a mormon perspective on C. S. Lewis

Creator:: Garrett, Christopher Edward
Abstract:: During his lifetime C. S. Lewis chose to speak to Christians in plain and simple language that they could understand. Lewis taught and defended truths that he felt were discernible through reason. Morality, free will, and the divinity of Jesus Christ were fundamental to his core beliefs and teachings. His...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Authority to cite Lewis during a public sermon in a Mormon conference was Marion D. Hanks. Called to the

Social Bonds Theory: Analyzing College Students' Mental Health

Creator:: Eklund, Destiny S.
Abstract:: According to the World Health Organization (2019), every 40 seconds, approximately one person from around the world dies from suicide. The highest percentage of adults with major depression and serious thoughts of suicide are between 18 to 25 years of age (Shen & Millet 2003-2012, p. 31). Studies have indicated...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Bingham, Welch, Luben, & Day, 2008). According to Khaw et al. (2008), “Even small differences in

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Frank and Friendly Pressure : U.S. Liberal Interventionism in the Early Cold War

“Avoidable Suffering” : Analyzing Healthcare Providers’ Perceptions of Climate Change Impacts

African American/Black Upward Mobility through Sports : A Critical Analysis

Environmental Regulations Reconsidered : Identifying Incentives and Barriers to Environmental Performance

The Schultz Fire: An Interdisciplinary Perspective on its History, Management, and Ecological Effects

Searching for Early Archaeological Sites Along the Central Oregon Coast: A Case Study From Neptune State Park (35LA3), Lane County, Oregon

An attempted standardization of a reading and writing skills test used at Oregon State University's Communication Skills Center

Design Thinking as a Framework to Maximize Learning Foreign Languages in Online Environments

Of dragons, palaces, and gods : a mormon perspective on C. S. Lewis

Social Bonds Theory: Analyzing College Students' Mental Health

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