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
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
Anxiety in Young Children: Resources for Parents and Educators, Danielle Lucia
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
The Effects of Video Lectures On Student Performance, Amanda Murphy
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
The Importance of Social Skills Instruction for Students With a High Number of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Alexis Olerud
LSVT or SPEAK OUT!®: Clinical Decisions when Treating Clients with Parkinson's Disease, Amanda Olson
Teaching During the 2020 Global Pandemic, Covid-19: An Autoethnography, Carin Omonuwa
Express, Inc: A Financial Analysis and Valuation, Rana Opsahl
School Attendance Affects Student Outcomes: Resources to Impact Attendance, Nicole Ann Page
The Impact of Retrieval Practice on Student Achievement in a Middle School Science Classroom, Rob Perala
The Impact of the Flipped Classroom Model: A Study of 5th Grade Students, Kyle Petermeier
The Positive Impact that Therapy Animals have on Social Emotional Behavior and Academic Success among Middle School Students in Special Education, Baylie Peterson
Effects of Oral Assessments on Engagement and Academic Achievement in an Algebra I Intervention Class, Marnie 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
Plan B-Analysis of Self: Journey of My Life, Cianna Rabbithead
Why Students Seek Help, Blake Rasmussen
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
High Leverage Practices in Early Childhood Special Education, Katie Rommesmo
How Self-Monitoring With Technology Impacts Work Completion Rates for High School Students, Alison Rose
Transition Planning in Rural Schools, Emily Ruml
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
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. A Financial Analysis and Valuation Report, Kathryn Sistrunk
Cellphone Management: A Curriculum for Middle School Students, Devonie Smith
Visualize and Verbalize Effect on First Grade Writing Quality and Conventions, Amanda Snyder
H. B. Fuller Company's Financial Analysis and Valuation Report Period: (2016 - 2019), Minara Sooriyaarachchi
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
Use of a Visual Schedule to Decrease Work Completion Time During COVID-19 Distance Learning, Ellen Stevenson
The Impact of Self-Management Skills in Elementary Classrooms, Kailee Strand
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