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An empirical investigation of critical thinking, dogmatism, and gender

Creator:: McKee, Mollie A.
Abstract:: Many educators are currently revising their curricula to include critical thinking. However, there are factors which apparently allow some students to become better critical thinkers than others. Such factors are the concern of two mentors of this researcher: Ron Manuto and Lloyd Crisp. Both the Manuto and Crisp (1987) and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Benton County Economic Development: Supporting the Community’s Vision

Creator:: Klupar, Sydney A.
Abstract:: Local economic development can help lessen the impact of large-scale shocks on small communities as it provides them with resilient systems that do not require as much support from global supply chains. In smaller communities, shared governance, interactive and adaptive planning, and evidence-based policymaking strategies can facilitate resilient systems. The...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: the Community’s Vision by Sydney Klupar A THESIS submitted

The Impact of a Relaxation Exercise on Communication, Apprehension in the Classrogm

Creator:: Hitchcock, Romi C.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a deep breathing and stretching exercise on communication Apprehension, Cohesiveness and Attentiveness. An empirical method was used in this study. All of the subjects involved in the study were students in beginning public speaking courses, Speech 112, at Oregon...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: The impact of a relaxation exercise on communication

Off-shore oil exploration in the Arctic Ocean a comparative analysis of newspaper information and public attitude

Creator:: Tombropoulos, Charles B.
Abstract:: This research questions the effectiveness of newspapers as a vehicle of environmental information by determining whether the public attitude in Alaska towards off-shore oil exploration was consistent with that expressed in the local newspapers. All newspaper articles about off-shore oil exploration published in Alaska between 1980 and May 1987 were...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Off-shore oil exploration in the Arctic Ocean a

“Don’t Choke ‘Em, Smoke ‘Em” : Lloyd “Tony” Stevenson and the Long Reach of History in “Post-Racial” Portland

Creator:: Ewens, Elise N.
Abstract:: Despite Portland’s progressive reputation, the response of city officials, police officers, and the community as a whole to the killing of the black man, Lloyd Stevenson, in 1985 at the hands of Portland police, demonstrates that the long racially discriminatory history of Oregon shaped public policy and popular thought about...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: community as a whole to the killing of the black man, Lloyd Stevenson, in 1985 at the hands of Portland

Rogers, Perls, and Ellis in Three Approaches to Psychotherapy: A Corpus-based Study

Creator:: Miranda, Roberta A.
Abstract:: Counselor education programs traditionally have student counselors role-play therapy sessions to enhance skills in rapport building, aligning with a theoretical orientation, and other essential communication skills. Students, however, are often left to determine their own choice of words when engaging in these practice sessions, and consequently, experience uncertainty regarding how...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Roberta A. Miranda for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy

Family Deed : A Collection of Original Poetry

Creator:: Jones, Stephen Robert
Abstract:: This Thesis is a collection of fifty original poems with an Introduction completed during the Oregon State University academic year 1980-81.
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Original Poetry Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy Profetsor Roger Weaver This Thesis is a

Design and Implementation of a Capacitive Touch Children’s Guitar

Creator:: Sullivan, Erin
Abstract:: The Capacitive Touch Children’s Guitar is a fully functional electronic toy demonstrating an application of Cypress Semiconductor’s CapSense touch sensing technology. It was developed as a senior design project by myself and two other engineering students. I was responsible for the guitar’s LED lights, main microcontroller and sound storage and...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: presented on June 1, 2010. Title: Design and Implementation a Capacitive Touch Children’s Guitar

A comprehensive integration of first year engineering education

Creator:: Shuman, Matthew W.
Abstract:: Retention of engineering students is a problem for many universities, especially during the first year. The problem of introducing students to engineering while increasing retention rates has recently been addressed by many different universities. Implementing novel lab structures, adjusting the lecture to incorporate more effective teaching techniques, and using orientation...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Abstract approved: Roger Traylor Retention of engineering students is a problem for many

Rototyper: A Novel Solution to Low Cost Three Dimensional Prototyping

Creator:: Postman, Jacob Olund
Abstract:: In the continuing effort to reduce time spent in the product development cycle many industries have realized the benefits of rapid prototyping. Within a few hours a design engineer can turn a computer model into an actual three-dimensional object allowing customers, engineers and marketing agents to evaluate a product early...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Engineering presented on June 6, 2008. Title: Rototyper: A Novel Solution to Low Cost Three Dimensional

ScholarsArchive@OSU

An empirical investigation of critical thinking, dogmatism, and gender

Benton County Economic Development: Supporting the Community’s Vision

The Impact of a Relaxation Exercise on Communication, Apprehension in the Classrogm

Off-shore oil exploration in the Arctic Ocean a comparative analysis of newspaper information and public attitude

“Don’t Choke ‘Em, Smoke ‘Em” : Lloyd “Tony” Stevenson and the Long Reach of History in “Post-Racial” Portland

Rogers, Perls, and Ellis in Three Approaches to Psychotherapy: A Corpus-based Study

Family Deed : A Collection of Original Poetry

Design and Implementation of a Capacitive Touch Children’s Guitar

A comprehensive integration of first year engineering education

Rototyper: A Novel Solution to Low Cost Three Dimensional Prototyping

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