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  • Scenes of language

    Creator:
    Duerst, Gretchen
    Abstract:
    In this creative non-fiction thesis, I present a collection of personal essays that examine my significant moments of awkwardness with failed communications or frustrated relationships when I wanted to draw people closer with language, but was unsuccessful. In the twelve stories, I discuss these issues in my interpersonal communication interwoven...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    discuss these issues in my interpersonal communication interwoven with sections of metadiscourse and

  • Beyond "Clear Transmission" : Commercial Aviation, Communication and Crew Resource Management

    Creator:
    Robarge, Mary Alida
    Abstract:
    This exploratory study looks at communication perspectives and applies them to the transcript of USAir Flight 427, a flight that crashed while attempting to land. Researchers calculate that 60% to 80% of the accidents can he traced to pilot error. Many of these errors occur through a single communication event...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis

  • 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
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    The impact of a relaxation exercise on communication

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

    Creator:
    Hanna, Sarah Elizabeth
    Abstract:
    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...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Interdisciplinary Studies in Speech Communication, Speech Communication, and Business Administration presented on

  • Nonverbal communication and restaurant personnel

    Creator:
    Drago, Carleen
    Abstract:
    Servers in a small college town were asked to take part in an interview to assess perceptions of their use of nonverbal communication, how they believe nonverbal communication affects tipping behavior, and whether or not they received formal training in nonverbal communication tactics. The study also links nonverbal communication with...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Communication, Speech Communication, and Education presented on June 5, 2007. Title: Nonverbal Communication

  • An exploration of information and communication technology use on the part of Eritrean refugees in Rome, Italy

    Creator:
    Opas, Matthew E.
    Abstract:
    Thesis explores the ways in which Information and Communication Technology (ICT)use, specifically that of telephones and the Internet, impacts the lives of Eritrean refugees in Rome, Italy. Informal interviews, semi-structured interviews, and participant observation were carried out in a 'center of second reception.' Results show that information obtained through the...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    and Communication Technology Use on the Part of Eritrean Refugees in Rome, Italy Abstract approved

  • Accepting your feelings

    Creator:
    Oregon State University. Extension Service
    Abstract:
    In many ways, losing a job is like losing part of yourself. Your lifestyle suddenly changes. Schedules and routines that controlled a large part of your time are no longer there. You lose contact with former co-workers and friends.
    Resource Type:
    Technical Report

  • Non-technical factors and success after college

    Creator:
    Ruegg, Robert G.
    Resource Type:
    Undergraduate Thesis
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    - Psychological Factors and Success A. The Extent of Psychology in Success B. We Have the Necessary Things C

  • The effect of concentrated color on student performance

    Creator:
    McKean, Doris Spears
    Abstract:
    A study of student performance in relation to concentrated color in the environment was conducted in an elementary school near Portland, Oregon. Third grade classrooms served as laboratories, with the total third grade student population of 83 students serving as subjects. The project covered a four week period of time....
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    psychological factors associated with human response to color. About the same time, around 1900, Jastrow and

  • Relationship between the similarity of food preferences among parents and children and parental attitudes

    Creator:
    Dean, Ailene Deanna
    Abstract:
    The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships between the similarity of food preferences among parents and children, and parent attitudes. Thirty-five children of preschool ages and their parents served as subjects for this study. All children were enrolled in preschool programs established by the = Family Life...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    forms of malnutrition are associated with decelerated mental development and psychological