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.
➱ Browse by degree name.
➱ If you are looking for works older than 2018, they may be on the shelves of the library and listed in the library catalog.
Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2019
The Impact of Cross-Age Tutoring on Letter Name Identification for Kindergarteners, Nicole Michelle Halbur
Word Study Instruction to Improve Spelling Accuracy, Chelsa Haney
Financial Analysis & Valuation of The Buckle, Inc., Danielle Hanneman
Executive Functioning Skills and Their Effect on Knowledge Acquisition in Kindergarten, Jessica Hansen
Developing a Curriculum for TEFL 107: American Childhood Classics, Kendra Hansen
Military Deployment- A Counseling Group for Children, Rosa Hayes
Power of Choice: Empowerment through Reading, Sarah Heise
The Impact of Mindfulness Procedures to Increase On-task Behaviors in High School Students, Peter Hendricks
Measuring the Application and Transfer of “Contrast and Contradictions” Comprehension Strategy, Amanda Henningsen, Michelle Fjeld, and Lisa Kangas
Placement Testing Instruments for Modality Streams in an English Language Program, Aimee Hilgers
Digital versus paper: Comparing the effectiveness of paper and digital resources in parent follow-through in Early Intervention home visiting, Suzanna Holper
The Impact of Extracurricular Activities on Middle School Student’s Academic Achievement and Attendance, Abby Holten
The Effect of Brain Breaks on Math Anxiety, Jedidiah Johnson
Curriculum Matters: Math Curriculum Review for Elementary, Jessica Kasprick
Use of the Social Explorers Curriculum with Four Kindergarten Students Who Have Social Skills Deficits, Adam Kessler
Goal Setting and Self-Assessment in the Elementary Music Classroom, Erin Kiefert
The Effects of Personalized Learning on Engagement and Academic Achievement in the Reading Standard of Phonemic Awareness, Stephanie Kotta
The Effect of the Second Step Curriculum on the Social-Emotional Development of Second Grade Students, Amy Kremer
Financial Analysis and Valuation of Regis Corporation., Joshua Lammers
Improving Number Word Sequencing in Kindergarten, Katie Marie Langer
Executive Function in Students with and Without Disabilities, Kristin Lee
How Does Video Modeling Affect Functional Skills Acquisition in a Preschool Setting?, Heidi Lindahl
Exploring Emotional, Physical, and Cultural Engagement Strategies within a Block Schedule, Samantha Link, Mary F. Kvebak, and Aaron E. Swenson
Financial analysis and valuation of Vista Outdoor, Inc, Cyrille Litche
The Effect of Repeated Readings on Oral Fluency, Prosody, and Comprehension in a First-Grade Classroom, Alyssa Macy
The Effect of Gearing Up For Kindergarten on the Development of Letter Recognition In a group of Kindergarten Students, Heather Mark
Parent Perception on 2nd Grade Math Homework, Ashley Marquart
Math to Mastery: Promoting Math Fact Fluency in a Child with ADHD, Sarah Mattison
A Brief Bystander Training Program: Promoting a Positive School Climate, Matt Meyer
The Experience of Counseling Interns and Their Perceived Preparedness of Multicultural Counseling: A Phenomenological Study, Bianca Maria Milz
Comstock House Tour Script Adaptation for Non-native Speakers of English, Aura Lee Mohror
The Implementation and Effects of Sign Language in the Households Of Children Ages Birth to Three Years That Struggle With Communication, Maranda Michelle Nelson
The Correlation Between Classroom Engagement Strategies and Student Behavior, Abby Neppl
The effect of PECS on Children with Social-Emotional Delays Being Able to Self-Identify their Emotions in a Preschool Setting, Amy Nielson and Brandon Otway
The Effect of Differentiated, Guided Math Instruction on Student Achievement and Student Engagement, Kari Norton
The Use of Self-Monitoring Strategies to Improve Success in Inclusive Settings, Tanner Oakes
Using the Zones of Regulation with A Kindergartener and Fourth Grader, Ariel Ostrander
Impact of Intervention on Learning Blends and Diagraphs, Rebecca Panka
A Survey of Teacher Attitude Regarding Self-Awareness and Inclusive Education of Special Education Students, Brooke Parvi
Effects of Yoga on Student Attention in Pre-K, Amanda Paulson
The Impact of Partner Reading and Conferring on Second Grade Students, Amy Pederson
The Effects of Movement on Reading Achievement, Shae Pepera
Rethinking Weekly Spelling Tests, Ashley Peterson
Using Phonics to Increase Reading Comprehension in English Language Learners, Lindsay Piekutowski
School Achievement Amongst Special Education Students Participating in the REACH Program, Kelli Rath
Cognitive Engagement in the Use of Print and Digital Texts in the Classroom, Andrea L. Ray and Brianna M. Hedges
The Effects of Mindfulness-Based Programming on Social-Emotional Learning, Evan Reller
Apogee Enterprises, Inc.: Valuation and Investment Decision, Dustin S. Rietsema
The Use of the Second Step Curriculum to Teach Resiliency: A Comparative Study of Two Midwestern Classrooms, Jessica Saba and Chelsey Hendrickx
The Effects of Growth Mindset on Student Adaptability, KayLee Saga-Krebs and Jacob J. Krebs
Using Direct Behavior Ratings with At-Risk Middle School Students to Improve Respectful Behavior, Jaclyn Salisbury
Students’ Ability to Identify Emotions Using Social Emotional Learning Strategies, Julia Sammon, Heather Markuson, and Alison Reinke
Speech-Language Pathologists’ Perspectives on Preparedness for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice in School Settings, Rachel Sawatzky
The Effect of Extended Day Services on Student Reading Achievement, Kirby Sayles
Stress Management: A Group Curriculum for Female Adolescents, Taylor Schaible
Delivery of Academic Vocabulary in Third Grade Mathematics Instruction, Robyn D. Schramm
The Effect of Self-Monitoring Instruction on the Behavior of Secondary Students with ADHD, Alexis Seiffert
Financial Analysis and Valuation of Daktronics Inc., Rakshya Shrestha
Check-In/Check-Out: Improving Behavior of a Second Grade Student, Susan Sickler
The Impact of Readers’ Theater on Reading Fluency and Prosody on First Grade Students, Abbie Skauge
Effects of Prompting on Skill Acquisition, Generalization, and Independence for Young Students with Autism, Amanda J. Snyder
An Effective Point and Level System for a Self-Contained Emotional Behavior Disorders Program to Decrease Challenging Behaviors, Serena Sorensen
Finding the Middle Path: Following My Natural Road, Cody Spears
Providing a Platform: An Examination of How Teachers Utilize and Practice Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, Hannah Storm
Effect of Repeated Readings and Positive Praise on Reading Comprehension, Lisa Stroeing
Improving Oral Reading Fluency Using Reading Interventions and Self-Graphing with Three Fifth-Graders, Claire Elizabeth Studt
The Impact of Guided Reading Instruction on First Graders Performing Below Grade Level in Reading, Lydia Suckow
Increasing Students’ Homework Completion by Implementing Planners in the Classroom, Amanda Swenson
Financial Analysis on Macy's, Inc., Emma Swenson
Effectiveness of Communication Using Standards Based Report Cards Versus Traditional Report Cards, Lisa Talberg
The Impact of Repeated Reading on Oral Reading Fluency Scores In Elementary Students with Learning Disabilities, Morgan Taus
Touchstones of Popular Culture Among Contemporary College Students in the United States, Margaret Thoemke
The Effect of Deep Breathing and Visualization on Negative Classroom Behaviors., Shea Thorwaldsen
Incorporating Systematic Whole Word Instruction (Edmark) into a Phonics Based Middle School Reading Instruction for Students with Cognitive Disabilities, Anna Travaglione
Financial Analysis of Otter Tail Corporation, Shawn Tykwinski
Impact of Group Arrangement on Academic Performance in Science and Social Studies, Brooke Umland and Candace Scott
The Relationship of Mindfulness and Student Homework Completion, David Vinje
The Effectiveness of Online Practice Platforms on High School Algebra Students’ Achievement, Joy Visto
Reader’s Workshop: Improving Academic Achievement in Reading, Jen Wahlin
Technological Intervention Programs to Improve Literacy Level in order to Increase Mathematics Comprehension, Brittany Waschuk
The Effects of the Second Step Curriculum on Challenging Behavior in First Grade, Haley Weber
The Effect of Direct Reading Instruction on Students’ Reading Growth, Lisa A. Wierschke
Teacher Influence on Motivation of Korean EFL University Learners, Marie Willyard
The Effect of Positive Reinforcement on Disruptive Behavior, Andrea Wilmer
Finding Myself, Kendra K. Wilson
Analysis of Michael Wiskow: An Exploration of Self-Awareness, Michael D. Wiskow
The Effect of Students Reading Digital Text Versus Print Text on Comprehension, Aubrie Ziegler
Dual Theory Approach to Working with BPD, Alecsis Zimmer
Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2018
The Effect of iPad Instruction on Capital Letter Recognition of Preschoolers, Jessica Adkins
Classroom Strategies to Increase Kindergarten Readiness of Preschool ELL Students, Cirissa Afonja
Effectiveness of Literacy Intervention Provided by School-Based SLPs: Roles & Impressions on Literacy Teams, Ashley Alvarado
The Role of an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) and its Relation to Physician Shortages and Rural Healthcare Survival: A State-By-State Analysis, Allen Anderson
Coca-Cola Co., Michael Anderson
Providing an Online Orientation Program for New Students, Nicole Askew
How Much is Too Much? Academic Correlations to Chronic Attendance Issues, Raina Askin
The Effect of Visual Activity Schedules on Task Compliance for Students with Severe Disabilities, Matthew Backlund
Verizon Wireless Communications: A Financial Analysis, MacKenzie Barry