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 2020
The Impact of Whole Class Word Mix-Up Phonics Intervention on Reading Achievement of 3rd Grade Students, Katie Aanstad
A History and Contemporary Analysis of the Standard Adult High School Diploma Program in Minnesota, Ray Michael Ades
The Influence of Language Proficiency on Assimilation of Kurdish Immigrants into American Society, Zakaria Amin
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
How Teachers of Different Content Areas Use and Define Rubrics, Abigail Bremer
Family Engagement in Schools: A Training for School Staff, Noah Brenden
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
Heartland Express, Inc.: A Financial Analysis and Valuation Example Report, Jordyn Card
Predicting and Perceiving Teacher Effectiveness of Novice Teachers, Kristen Carlson
Mathematical Word Problems: Factors Causing Students Difficulty When Answering, Grant Christian
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
The Effectiveness of Visual Phonics to Promote Phonological Awareness in Preschool Children with and Without Speech Sound Delays, Katelyn Derby
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
The Impact of Previous Educational Experiences on Self-Regulation Abilities for Kindergarteners, Abby 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
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
The Journey: A Counseling Group for Adolescents with Bipolar Disorder, Carlee Gebeke
Increasing Homework Motivation with Choice in a High School Mathematics Classroom, Danielle Girard
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
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
A Blended Math Classroom with Covid-19 Interruption, Jessica Illg
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
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
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
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
Using Mindfulness Techniques in Elementary Schools: Training for Staff, Mariah Linnell
The Impact of One-on-One Conferring on Students' Intrinsic Motivation for Independent Reading, Carrie Ludwig
A Longitudinal Fiscal Analysis of the K-12 Minnesota Funding Formula From the Fiscal Years 2012 and 2018, Brandon Lunak
Exclusionary Discipline Disparities: A Case Study, Isaac Lundberg
Perceived Adult Social Support During Adolescence and Well-Being Among LGBTQ-Identified Young Adults, Adrienne MacDonald
A Systematic Review of Graduate Student Wellness, Courtney Mallinger
Hoarding: Beyond the Mess, A Training for Mental Health Professionals, Kelsi McClaflin
Formative Assessment & the Connections to Student Learning in Beginning Drawing, Craig Mickelson
The Impact of Guided Reading Instruction on Second Grade Students’ Reading Levels, Brenda Moors
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. - A Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation Report, Hannah Nelson
A Study on Early Intervention Referrals and Eligibility of Prenatal Drug-Exposed Children, Holly Nelson
The Impact of Reading to a Therapy Dog in a Special Education Classroom, Hannah Oakes
Differentiated Homework Menus and Student Achievement in Math Fluency, Angela Ogilvie
Using SMART Goals in the 8th Grade Health Classroom to Increase Student Success in School, McKenzie Oistad
LSVT or SPEAK OUT!®: Clinical Decisions when Treating Clients with Parkinson's Disease, Amanda Olson
Express, Inc: A Financial Analysis and Valuation, Rana Opsahl
School Attendance Affects Student Outcomes: Resources to Impact Attendance, Nicole Ann Page
The Positive Impact that Therapy Animals have on Social Emotional Behavior and Academic Success among Middle School Students in Special Education, Baylie Peterson
Using Visual Schedules during Developmental/Adaptive Physical Education (DAPE) Sessions; Analyzing On-Task Behaviors, Amanda Pickett
Exploring views from parents and students: Why do most high school students struggle to complete math assignments in a timely manner?, Krishna Pokhrel
School Violence Threat Assessment: Professional Development Training for K-12 Educators, Christopher J. Potter
Utilization of Higher-Order Questioning to Improve Student Reading Comprehension in Sixth Grade, Stephanie Pulver
Factors Influencing Choice of Communication Sciences and Disorders Major for Students Who Are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Joanna Reinders
Understanding Personal Growth and Development: An Analysis of Self, Jordyn Roggenkamp
Digital Citizenship: A Training for Plugged-in Parents, Allie Marie Sannes
Motivation and Achievement: Measuring the Effect of Student Choice Boards in the Flipped Classroom, Susan Schaub
Big Lots Valuation, Tyler Schill
Cellphone Management: A Curriculum for Middle School Students, Devonie Smith
Financial Analysis and Valuation Report for the Company of Johnson Outdoors Inc., Maren Soupir
Measuring the Effects of Self Assessment and Reflection in the Middle School Math Classroom, Miranda Steer
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc: A Financial Analysis and Valuation Report, Julia Stenberg
Otter Tail Corporation, Heather Strese
Consideration Tools Impact on Special Education Professionals Confidence in IEP Team Assistive Technology Determinations., Mathias Sturtz
The Effects of Multiple Accommodations on Student Engagement and Work Completion in Fifth Grade Students with Reading Disabilities, Allison Ternes
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Group, Brooklyn Kennedy Thompson
Measuring the Efficacy of Math Homework: How Effective Is It?, Emma Wabbe
The Effectiveness of Token Economy Interventions on High School Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, Jordan R. Welle