Welcome to RED. RED is an open-access repository maintained by the Minnesota State University Moorhead Library to showcase, preserve, and provide access to the scholarly and creative work produced by the MSUM Community.
A copy of each Dissertation and Thesis written by a graduate student at MSUM as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the graduate degree is deposited in RED. Students registered for Dissertation (799) or Thesis (699) will upload their final approved papers.
For those graduate students that elect to do the Project/Action Research and have registered for 696 or 796, uploading the project is optional. The two options:
- Completion of the submission form only; no upload.
- Completion of the submission form and upload of project only when approved by project advisor.
Please discuss your options with your advisor.
Student submission guidelines are available on the left menu of this page.
Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2021
Using Differentiation Instruction and Multiple Intelligences to Motivate Students, Roberta Aakhus
The Effect of Vocal Exploration Exercises on Pitch-Matching Skills in First and Fourth Grade Students, Katie Hillestad
La-Z-Boy Inc A Financial Analysis and Valuation Report, DeAnn Jensen
Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2020
The Impact of Whole Class Word Mix-Up Phonics Intervention on Reading Achievement of 3rd Grade Students, Katie Aanstad
Token Economy as an Intervention for a First Grade Student Struggling With Aggression and Following Directions, Kaylee Abfalter
A History and Contemporary Analysis of the Standard Adult High School Diploma Program in Minnesota, Ray Michael Ades
Distance Learning for Students with Disabilities in a Rural Community, Heather Akerman
The Impact of Second Step on First Grader Self-Regulation, Yassmin AL-HADHRAMY
The Influence of Language Proficiency on Assimilation of Kurdish Immigrants into American Society, Zakaria Amin
Implementing Mindfulness: The Effect on Student Behavior and Focus at the Elementary Level, Brianna Anderson
Applying Interactive Structures in the Elementary EL Classroom to Support the Oral Language Acquisition of Emerging English Learners, Katherine Armstrong
Effectiveness of Increasing Decoding Skills through the Read Well Curriculum For Elementary Students with Learning Disabilities, Angie Augedahl
Teacher Perceptions of the Benefits of Flexible Seating, Ashley Bachmann and Destiny Mitchell
Marten Transport, LTD A Financial Analysis and Valuation Report, Nathaniel Belisle
Math Problem Solving Discussions: Increasing Communication for Students with Autism, Anna Benson
Attitudes Towards Inclusion of Students who are Identified as Developmental Cognitive Disability, Jamie Bernu
Progress Monitoring Through The Lens of Distance Learning, Jeremy Beulah
Transgender College Students: A Training Developing Inclusivity and Advocacy on College Campus, Kaitlyn Joanne Bjerketvedt
Examining Effects of Choice Assessments on Engagement and Achievement of K-12 Students with Self-Advocacy IEP Goals, Carly Shay Black
Using High Leverage Practices to Support Early Childhood Special Education Students and Families During Distance Learning, Anna Branham
The Effects of iPads on Student Engagement in a Middle School Classroom, Katherine Braun
How Teachers of Different Content Areas Use and Define Rubrics, Abigail Bremer
Family Engagement in Schools: A Training for School Staff, Noah Brenden
Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Learning Progress in Young Children Attending Head Start, Sam Brewer
Accountability and Literacy/Reading Interventions for Middles School Students, Britny Bucholz
Syncing Up On Satisfaction: A Mixed Methods Study Exploring Synchronous Online Classroom Learning Satisfaction in the Corporate Training Environment, Andrew Burklund
A Handbook for Developing Behavior Interventions, Erin Burns
Heartland Express, Inc.: A Financial Analysis and Valuation Example Report, Jordyn Card
Predicting and Perceiving Teacher Effectiveness of Novice Teachers, Kristen Carlson
Analyzing the Use of the Barton Reading System, Amanda Cassens
Mathematical Word Problems: Factors Causing Students Difficulty When Answering, Grant Christian
Neurocounseling and the Counseling Profession: Integrating Neuroscience into the Practice of Counseling, Sherri Clark
Surviving in School: A Correlational Study on Teachers' Social Emotional Learning, Self-efficacy, and Response to Students' Challenging Behaviors, Patricia Cummings
Reflection's Impact on Student Learning, James Dahlgren
The Effects of Stress on Medical Errors in Simulation-Based Training, Kerry Degen and Ximena Suarez-Sousa
The Impact of Guided Reading Instruction on First Grade Student Learning Growth, Jordyn DeGuiseppi
Short-Term Direct Reading Instruction for 2nd Grade Students Using Horizons Fast Track A-B, Emily Dempster
The Effectiveness of Visual Phonics to Promote Phonological Awareness in Preschool Children with and Without Speech Sound Delays, Katelyn Derby
Supporting Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families During a Pandemic, Alyssa Deyo
The Value of Project Based Learning: Motivation and Self Regulation in Students with Learning Disabilities, Stephanie Dinnel
Exploring school counseling students’ unpaid internship experiences in their personal lives, Tatiana Eggum
Creating Trauma Sensitive Classroom in the Early Childhood Setting, Janelle Elke
Using Inquiry to Raise Engagement During Third Grade Instruction, Andrew Ellingson
The Impact of Previous Educational Experiences on Self-Regulation Abilities for Kindergarteners, Abby Erickson
The Effects of Self-Regulation Interventions on Math Students, Michael Erickson
The Perceptions about ASD’s Rising Rates: A Comparison between the General Public and ASD Professionals., Anna Ernst
The Investigation of the Effectiveness of the Application Super Why in Preschool Literacy Skills, LeeAnna Fabin
Heartland Express, Inc. A Financial Analysis and Valuation Report, Daniel Franco
TF-CBT-A Counseling Group for Adolescents with PTSD, Kristen Ganske
Factors that Influence the Success in Higher Education for Students with Autism, Elizabeth O. Gardner
Virtual Classroom: Orthopedic Impairment Resources and Services, Samara Garrison
The Journey: A Counseling Group for Adolescents with Bipolar Disorder, Carlee Gebeke
Helping Parents Navigate Early Childhood Special Education, Marissa Ann Geist
Collaboration in Early Childhood Special Education: School, Staff, and Parents Becoming One Team, Elizabeth George
Increasing Homework Motivation with Choice in a High School Mathematics Classroom, Danielle Girard
Special Education Tools for Individuals With Cerebral Palsy, Shalom Grandy
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports in an Early Education Center, Karisa Gratton
The impact of a SmartLab implementation on rural schools in North Dakota, Tonya M. Greywind
Focused Note-Taking Instruction: Impact on Reading Comprehension for Fourth-Grade Students, Kristina Grossinger
Motivation and Engagement in the Choral Classroom: Does Repertoire Make a Difference?, Katy Haltvick
Advantage Mathematics Recovery (AVMR): Building Foundational Skills for Upper Elementary Students using Small Group Interventions, Allison Hanson
Using Teach Me to Talk Interventions to Improve Language in Children Birth- Three Years Old, Hannah Hendry
Inclusion in the Classroom: Addressing Antecedents of Challenging Behaviors, Justin Heskett
Trauma-Informed Practices: Mitigating the Effects of Trauma and ACEs During Childhood, Shaina Hess
Kindergarten Games to Support Words to Know Retention, Ryan Heyer
The Impact of the Four-Component Lesson on Student Retention and Transfer of Reading Strategies in a Fourth Grade Classroom, Shannon Hogan
THE IMPACT OF A FRESHMAN ACADEMY ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND ENGAGEMENT, Victoria A. Honetschlager
A Blended Math Classroom with Covid-19 Interruption, Jessica Illg
Growing Parents, Growing Children: Newsletters for Read Aloud Tips & Activities in Early Childhood, Diane Jacobsen and Angela Klingfus
The Impact of Social and Emotional Learning: Implementing Second Steps © In a Kindergarten Classroom, Chelsea Jaeger
Financial Aid Curriculum for Post-Secondary Education Planning, Jeana Janzen
Comparing Traditional and Electronic Vocabulary Instruction in a Seventh Grade Classroom, Brooke Johnson
Examining the Effect of Cornell Note-Taking Strategies on Student Comprehension in 10th Grade Dual-Enrollment College Biology, Nancy Johnson
Increased Prompting: Special Education Students and Independent Usage of Assistive Technology, Emily Jones
The Beehive: A Counseling Group for Children Who Have Endured Out of Home Placement, Britni Joubert
A Handbook of Evidence-Based Practices for Inclusion of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Garth Kirkham
Growing Parents, Growing Children: Newsletters for Read Aloud Tips & Activities in Early Childhood Tips & Activities in Early, Angela Klingfus and Diane Jacobsen
Spectrum of Light: An Online Support Group for Families of Children with Autism Support Group Families, Sadie R. Kluver
Plan B Project: Analysis of Self, Rachel Kranda
The Theory of Dispositions in Filmmaking and Leadership, Kyja Kristjansson-Nelson
Otter Tail Corporation: A Financial Analysis and Valuation Report, Courtney Lachowitzer
Financial Analysis and Valuation of H.B. Fuller Company, Kevin Laluyan
Flipped Instructional Model and Cognitive Student Engagement in Math Class, Chad Larson
Utilizing the Emwave to Teach Self-Regulation Skills to K-2 Students with Disabilities, Elizabeth Lempola
Positive Behavior Supports and Culturally Responsive Practices, Camille Lepp
A Comparison of Screening Tools Resulting in Referrals: Ages and Stages Questionnaire and Battelle Screener, Becky Levenhagen
Preparing Students for Rich Mathematical Tasks: An Analysis of Middle Level Students and the Impact of Problem-Solving Strategies and Growth Mindset Qualities, Tanner Lilienthal
Number Sense Intervention: The Impact on Low-Achieving Primary Grade Students vs. COVID-19, Randi Lindemann
Student Success in Virtual Versus In-Person Learning During a Direct Instruction Math Intervention Course, Christina Lindmeier
Using Mindfulness Techniques in Elementary Schools: Training for Staff, Mariah Linnell