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.
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Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2020
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
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Group, Brooklyn Kennedy Thompson
Measuring the Efficacy of Math Homework: How Effective Is It?, Emma Wabbe
Launching a Parent Support Group for Children with Disabilities, Melissa A. Washnesky
The Effectiveness of Token Economy Interventions on High School Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, Jordan R. Welle
Mathematical Discourse: Impacts on Seventh Grade Student Learning and Feelings About Mathematics, Courtney Weston
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: Healing Mindfully, Taylor Kay West
Social Skills Instruction in Preschool Settings, Megan Whelchel
The Long and Winding Road: The Life Experiences and Resiliency to Become a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Jenessa Whitmore
Developing Self-Regulation Strategies for Elementary Aged Learners, Melissa Williams
Modifying the Curriculum for Students with Disabilities, Whitney Windschitl and Whitney Windschitl
An Analysis of the Second Step Early Learning Program, Kelly Wuollet
Self-Control Training Using an iPad with a Third Grade Student, Alyssa Yorek
Professional Guide to Restorative Practice, Hannah Zurn
Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2019
Anxiety: A School-Based Counseling Group for Adolescent Students, Angel Aakre
Student Involvement in Formative Assessment, Benjamin Aastuen
Effectiveness of Sight Word and Repeated Reading Interventions in the Primary Classroom, Jordan Ackerman
The Effect of Teaching Goals and Scales to Enhance Writing Achievement in Kindergarten, Jessica Adamski
The Effects of Instruction (Direct Instruction Flashcard Procedure and Letter Writing) on Letter Name Fluency in Preschool Children, Sara Affield and Michelle Hanson
Financial Analysis and Valuation of Hawkins Inc., Samantha Alvarado
Teaching Multiplication Facts Through Choice and Games, Danielle Andvik
The Effects of Writing Instruction on Reading Accuracy and Comprehension, Emily Rebecca Ascheman
The Impact of Inclusion on the Attitudes Towards School of Students with Disabilities, Shelby Bachmeier
Overcoming Adversity: My Journey of Personal Exploration and Professional Growth, Laura Melinda Jean Baker
Financial Analysis and Valuation of Christopher and Banks Corp.,, Mona Barhouma
The Inclusive Environment and its Effects on All Learners, Jamie Bartz
Helping Yourself to Help Others, Janet Bechtold
Exploring the Experiences of Communication Partners of People with Parkinson's Disease: A Qualitative Study, Jacqueline Bell
The Effects of Daily Fluency Practice in Primary Settings, Kylie Bengtson and Melissa S. Fritchman
Understanding the Effects of Childhood Trauma: Strategies for educators, Trista Bentler
The Impact of Intentionally Teaching Cooperative Learning, Tucker Bergmann, Reed Hefta, Christina Hein, and Mark Whiting
Anxiety and Behavior: Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in School With a Ten-Year-Old Boy Using the Coping Cat Program, Sarah Bernhardt
The Effects of Parent/Guardian Engagement on Student Success in Middle School, Katelyn A. Biggar and Zachary J. Biggar
Valuation of ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Carmen Borgen
Using Total Physical Response Approach and Enhanced Vocabulary Instruction to Impact Vocabulary Retention, Elissa Braaten, Cara Herzog, Ingrid Johnson, Annette Rice, Rachel Shane, and McKinzie Tangen
English Learner Advancement in AVMR Structuring, Kristina Bradley
Financial Analysis: Sleep Number Corporation, Trevor Brandner
Self-Regulation Skills Instruction: The Role of Self-Regulation in Behavior of Children, Heather Brasel
Effects of Social Emotional Learning, Grace Brennan
Reflections of Growth as a Counselor Trainee, Rachelle Brown
21ST CENTURY SKILLS: INTEGRATING ARTS IN EDUCATION AND CORE CURRICULUM USING HYBRID CLASSES, Linda A. Bruning
Analysis of Self, Cassi Buchite
Vocabulary and Word Acquisition Through Cooperative Learning, Cody Burington
Effects of Project-based Learning on Collaborative Skills in Elementary-Aged Children, Sarah Cegla-Reed
Exploring Effective Classroom Management Techniques in a 1:1 Classroom Setting, Paige Cermak
A Play Based Intervention to Develop Literacy: Using Foundations for Literacy to Help Students with a Developmental Delay Learn to Read, Brittany Coalwell Escobedo
The Journey of a Teacher: Adjusting to a New and Larger School District, Lauren Conroy
Incremental Rehearsal for Spelling: A Spelling Retention Intervention With a Fourth Grade Student, Dylan James Curto
The Impact of Increased Classwork, Reduced Homework, and Shortened Lectures on Student Engagement, Thomas DeBoer and Bradley Haugen
Flipping the Focus: Flipped Learning in a Geometry Classroom, Christina Dittus
Motivation in Male Adolescent Readers, Rachel Dockter
Financial Analysis and Valuation of Duluth Holdings, Inc., Joshua Drewlow
Factors Related to the Selection of a Service Delivery Model: A Survey of School Speech-Language Pathologists, Meredith Ann Egeland
The Impact of Inclusion Within the Secondary Career and Technical Educational Classroom, Cynthia Evenson
Guided Reading Framework Needs for ELL Students at the Emergent, Early and Transitional Levels, Elizabeth Evenstad
Effects of Guided Reading on Phonics Skills, Anna Elizabeth Fick
Measuring Effectiveness of Using Fountas & Pinnell Word Study Components: Word Sorts, Manipulatives, Word Maps and Explicit Instruction to Build Vocabulary, Kelsey L. Fode, Tyler J. Fode, Susan L. Jordan, and Nicole A. Shepler
Increasing Basic Math Fact Fluency Using Flashcard Drills with a Second Grade Student, Peyton Gale
Plan B Analysis of Self, Desirae Ganje
Financial Analysis and Valuation of ANI Pharmaceticals, Inc., olaoluwa gbolahan
The Effects of Critique and Feedback on the Quality of Artwork, Kassandra Gibbons
Financial Valuation and Analysis of Deluxe Corporation, Sara Gilbertson
Running Through Chaos to Find Myself: A Self Analysis Presented to The Graduate Faculty of Minnesota State University Moorhead, Gayle Gordon
Training for Secondary Educators to Decrease School Violence, Katie Grosz
Effects of Reading Mastery on Teaching Comprehension Skills to a Student with a Specific Learning Disability, Alyssa Gutzmer