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/Acton 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 2018
Effectiveness of Literacy Intervention Provided by School-Based SLPs: Roles & Impressions on Literacy Teams, Ashley Alvarado
Coca-Cola Co., Michael Anderson
Providing an Online Orientation Program for New Students, Nicole Askew
A Battle with Myself: A Self Analysis, Alexander James Brost
Pairing and Sharing: A Technique to Increase Engagement and Achievement with Struggling Middle School Readers, Patricia Cameron
The Walt Disney Company: A Financial Analysis, Sherry Carlsrud
An Emotion Regulation Group Manual for Adolescent Males, Sarah Connell
The Effect of Small Group Intervention Activities in an Enrichment Program with Second Grade Students, Kari Dahlgren
The Effect of Extended Intervention Time on Reading Growth for Middle School Students, Performing Below Grade-Level in Reading, Mary Jean Dehne
Nordstrom: A Financial Analysis, Naimanjin Erdenebileg
The Effect of Physical Activity on On-Task Behaviors in Developmentally Cognitively Disabled High School Students, Jennifer Fabbro
Support, Education, & Connections for Parents of LGBTQ+ Children, Taylor Ferderer
Using Subitizing as a Math Lesson Warm-up to Improve Automaticity Scores, Meagan Ferris
School Counselors’ Role in Providing Advocacy and Support to Homeless Students in Rural Communities, Jessica Gilsrud
Juvenile Delinquency and Trauma: The Missing Link in Rehabilitation, Emily Gobernatz
College and Career Exploration Group Manual, Kimberly Gunderson
Using Coaching Strategies to Build Caregiver Capacity, Beth Hadrava
Wide Open Spaces: Rural Counseling Competency in Counselor Education Programs, Jenna Halvorson
Mental Health Awareness for College Athletics, Andrea Hanson
Target: A Financial Analysis, Jordan Heinen
The Effects of Differentiated Small Group Math on Kindergarten Math Scores, Erica Hewitt
Pre-Orientation Program for First-Generation Students, Holly Hoeschen
The Effects of Implementing a Zones of Regulation Curriculum in a Third Grade Classroom, Jamie Hoffman
Effects of Music on Writing of Students with Disabilities, Mikaela Janicke
The Role of Homework in a Mathematics Classroom, Adam Johnson
Early Childhood Special Education: Service Model Advantages, Challenges, and Decision Making, Amanda Johnson
Moving to the Middle School: A Comprehensive Curriculum for Students Transitioning from Elementary to Middle School, Rebecca Johnson
Effects of Small Group Instruction on Oral Reading Fluency, Tiffany Johnson
The Effect of Paired Repeated Reading Intervention on Oral Reading Fluency, Nicole Kahler
Self Efficacy and Math Anxiety; Math Intervention Strategies for Future Paraprofessionals, Angeline Kallhoff
Suicide Prevention Program for School Employees, Jenna Kamholz
Active Learning in an Online Introductory Networking Course Using Collaborative Learning Communities, David Keller
The Effects of the Florida Fluency Intervention on Oral Reading Rates Focusing on Fifth Grade Students, Chelsie Kennedy
The Effect of Summer Vacation on Reading Level, Stacey Klinkhammer
Social Media's Impact on Relationships, Taylor Koberinski
An Integration of Trauma-Informed Schools and Social Emotional Curriculum, Brooke Kupcho
Self-Monitoring Strategy Instruction: Improving Reading Accuracy and Self-Correction for At-Risk Students, Melissa Kyser
The Effects of Implementing Play with Students' On-Task Behavior in a Developmental Cognitive Delay Classroom, Stephanie Larsen
The Positive Effect of 6-Minute Fluency on Reading Comprehension Using STAR Reading Assessment, Emily Livingood
Clinical Chemistry On-Call: Navigating Clinical Information Systems, Maria Lodermeier
The Effects of Positive Behavioral Supports and Student Participation in a Kindergarten Classroom, Sheri McKeever
The Effect of Words Their Way Spelling Instruction on the Acquisition of Second Grade Students' Spelling Skills, Vanessa Renae McNutt 5661972
Strategic Reading: Using Think Alouds to Increase Fluency in High School Students, Patricia Kate Mueller
Effects of Project Based Learning in a Third Grade Classroom, Samantha Neitzke
A Support Group for Adults with Children Suffering from Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Nicole Ogan
Worry Warriors: A School-Based Counseling Small Group for Elementary-Aged Students with Anxiety, Emily Ojanen
Using Technology in Literacy to Enhance Comprehension, Amber Olson
Improving Vocabulary of English Language Learners Through Direct Vocabulary Instruction, Brianne Olson
Casey’s General Stores: A Financial Valuation, Donovan Olson
The Effectiveness of Repeated Reading Techniques to Increase Fluency of Beginning Readers, Tori Olson, Laura Jorud, and Megan Martin
The Effects of Using Active Engagement Strategies to Help Improve Student Success on Spelling Tests, Andrew Ortman
Life with Max: A Self-Analysis, Max Pajari
Grade Retention: Knowledge and Attitudes of Teacher Educators and Preservice Teachers, Jenny Pearson
Avis Budget Group: A Financial Analysis, Tralonie Perkins
Incorporating AVID Readings Strategies into Content Area Classrooms, Jennifer Peterson
Mind-Body Approach to Treating Developmental Trauma in Adolescents: A Group Therapy Manual for Residential Treatment Facilities, Kayla Prosser
How Oral Reading Fluency and Reading Comprehension are Intertwined, Ivy Rath
Technological Resources versus Non-Technological Resources, Samantha Sapa
Token Economy Intervention for Task Completion in a Student with Autism: A Case Study, Lisa Schmidt
Effects of an Elementary Immersion Program on Academic Achievement in Core Subject Areas, Marlee Schmidt
Personality Type & the SLP’s Employment Setting: Is There a Pattern?, Ashley Ann Schurr
Effect of Paper vs Computer-Based Text on Reading Comprehension, Kelly Simon
Using Metacognition in the Online Classroom, Claire Stich
A Critical Media Analysis of Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Examination of Symptom Presentation on Sesame Street, Kaitlyn Suppa
The Effect of Preschool Attendance on Student Success in Kindergarten, Amber Tostenson
Better Together; A Guide to a School-Based Peer Mentoring Program, Elizabeth Underwood
The Effects of Using Technology and Other Teacher Created Activities to Help Improve Understanding Math Concepts, Katlyn VanHavermaet
Engagement Strategy Results on Student Participation, Ben Vickstrom
Assistive Listening Devices in Primary and Secondary Educational Settings: A Systematic Review, Paige Wagner-Skinner
Synchronous Online Learning and its Relation to Course Satisfaction, Carrie M. Ward
Self-Selected Reading: An Alternative to Formal Summer Reading Programs for Middle School Students, John Watkin
Marriott International, Inc: A Financial Analysis, Lai Wei
Existential Reality? An Analysis of Self from an Existential & Reality Therapy Theoretical Orientation, James Weinzirl
Tiffany & Co.: A Financial Analysis, Nicole Weiss
Dragon Ambassador Manual: A Guide for Dragon Ambassadors and Supervisors, Jamie Wepking
Factors Related to Successful Implementation of an AAC Device for an Individual With Autism, Michaela Worms