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.
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Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2023
Impacting Student Self-Efficacy in English/Language Arts: Using Student-Generated Questions in Small Group Discussions, Heather Johnson
Throwing away the Late Work Penalty, Anthony Orttel
The Effect of Visual Arts on At-Risk Students, Nicole E. Seidler
A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study into International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Teachers' Lived Experience of Professional Growth, Rosamund Whaley
How do faculty and staff perceive the effectiveness of student support systems that promote the retention of First-Generation College Students?, David Shawn Wolff Dr.
Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2022
Self-Advocacy Perceptions of Special Education Students in the General Education Setting, Ann Anderson
Emotional Regulation in a Kindergarten Music Class, Jessica Anderson
Mental Health Education Curriculum Training for Staff in K-12 Public Schools, Tracy Athmann
Essential Components for Maximizing Paraprofessionals in the Special Education Field, Marissa Bader
Duluth Holdings, Inc A Financial Analysis and Valuation Report, Hannah Bankers
The Effect of Choice in Reading: Motivation, Engagement, and Enjoyment, Jennifer Barberg
Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A More Severe Posttraumatic Stress Disorder? A Training for Mental Health Professionals, Sadie K. Baxter
The Study of Morphological Awareness for English Learners, Jane Beeninga
Shoe Carnival, Inc. A Financial Analysis, John Beeninga
Flipping the Classroom: Flipped Learning and the Performance of High School Algebra 2 Students, Brett Bergeson
PERCEPTIONS OF RURAL SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS AROUND LEADING ONGOING TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES, Randal A. Bergquist
Using the Supplemental Heggerty Curriculum to Increase Phonemic Awareness in At-Risk Kindergarteners, Ellee Bergren
Developing Mental Toughness in Collegiate Football: A Phenomenological Study, Tarrah D. Bisch
A Qualitative Study to Further Explore Student Perceptions of Identities and Representations within A Social Studies Classroom, Jason Blanshan
Teacher Burnout: What an Educator Needs To Know., Evelyn Blum
Strategies for Creating an Inclusive Environment in Early Childhood Education, Jenica Boelter
Understanding the Role of Student Narrative in the Reinstatement from Suspension Process, Angela Bowlus
The Impact of Mindfulness on Attention and Behavior in a Kindergarten Classroom, Cheryl Bray
Urban Outfitters Inc. A Financial Analysis Report, Morgan Bruers
Analysis of Self, Amanda Bushaw
The Impact of Paired-Partner Reading on STAR Reading Scores, Brianna Byer
The Impact of Extracurricular Activity Participation on Student Academics and Connectedness, Carrie Carlson, Shawn Ford-Milligan, and Amy Haire
A Qualitative Study of Parental Needs in Supporting Home Literacy Environments and Child Literacy Interest, Leah Carlson
The Role of L1 Literacy in L2 Reading Development, Sunshine Clark
Using High Leverage Practices 1 and 12 to Positively Impact Students with Nonverbal Autism in an Inclusive Pre-K Classroom Increase Communication and Social Skills, Samantha Claviter-Tveit
Financial Analysis of Surmodics, Inc., Denver Colgrove
How Well Do Students Perform on A Five-Paragraph Analysis Essay When Writing Digitally Versus Handwritten?, Brittany Coryell
Collaborative Teaching and Data Collection in the Inclusive Classroom: Utilizing the Activity Matrix, Jamie L. Cota
Coeur Mining Inc. A Financial Statement Analyis, Justin Czech
The Impact of Video Modeling on Middle School Students with Autism, Lisa Dudley
More Time to Play? A Study on Free-Play and its Effects on Behavior and Academics in School, Emily Edland
Sheltered Math Curriculum for Middle School English Learners, Jasmine Ercink
A Slice of Teaching: Reading Comprehension Intervention, Kendra Erickson
Marcus Corporation Financial Statement Analysis, Leticia Esteves Rodovalho
The Impact of Extracurricular Activity Participation on Student Academics and Connectedness, Shawn M. Ford-Milligan, Carrie L. Carlson, and Amy C. Haire
Psychotherapeutic Skills Group for Parents and Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Co-Occurring Anxiety, Alexius R. Friesz
High School Social Emotional Curriculum, Misty Galvin
Intervention in Foundational Skills on Accelerating Reading Growth in Third Grade Students, Katie Grundstrom
The Effect of Homework Completion on Students’ Academic Performance, Morgan Gustafson
The Impact of Extracurricular Activity Participation on Student Academics and Connectedness, Amy Haire, Carrie Carlson, and Shawn Ford-Milligan
I Own My Zone, Emily Halvorson
A Standardized Reading Intervention with Three Students with Dyslexia, Amanda Hanevik
Self-efficacy in Small Group Settings, Mackenzie Heaton
FACTORS RELATED TO RURAL SUPERINTENDENT RETENTION AND TURNOVER IN NORTH DAKOTA, Wayne Heckaman
The Impact of Flexible Seating on Academic Performance within an Elementary Classroom, Austin Hendershot
Intrinsic Motivation of Middle School School Students After a Global Pandemic, Erin Hengel
Phonics Based Literacy Instruction in Middle and High School Special Education, Megan Hennen
NorthWestern Corporation Financial Statement Analysis, Dakotah Herrmann
Children of Divorce Parents Group Manual, Sheyenne Hokit
Career, Academics, Exploration, Shadowing, Application, and Reality Store: CAESARS, Brooke Hunstad
The Effectiveness of Practicums on Preservice Physical Educators’ Attitudes and Self-Efficacy Toward Teaching Individuals with Disabilities., Megan E. Johnson
Paraprofessionals in the School Setting: A Web Resource for Training, Strategies, and Professional Development, Taylor Johnson and Tyelyn Erickson
Music Therapy for Men with Co-occurring Disorders, Yolana Kaml
The Development of Critical Thinking Skills in Beginner Adult ESL Classrooms, Kwangmi Kim
The Effect of Increased and Varied Vocabulary Instruction on Science Content Acquisition, Emmelyn King
Analyzing Effects of SEL Curriculum of Elementary Students with Disabilities, Ashley Leadstrom
The Impact of Trauma-Informed Professional Development on Classroom Climate, Amber Lenz
Preparing Paraprofessionals to be Effective in Physical Education, Chelsey Lieffring
Supporting Executive Functioning in the General Education Classroom to Increase Academic Achievement, Abigail Lindquist
A Reflection of My Life, Amanda Link
Early Childhood Special Education: Increasing Family Collaboration, Adria Lund
Effects of Intentional Joint Planning with Caregivers in Early Intervention, Paige Lundberg
The Use of Check-In and Check-Out to Improve Behaviors in a Second Grade Student, Jonas Matzen
Analysis of Amy, Amy McIntosh
Parenting Isn't Easy: Parent Newsletters for Social/Emotional Learning in Early Childhood, Lauryn Meyer
The Link Between Play and Literacy Learning in Kindergarten, Rachel Modrow
The Effect of Daily Fluency on Algebraic Procedural Fluency in Students, Osman Mohamoud
The Impact of Morning Mindfulness during the Kindergarten Math Lesson, Terri M. Moser
SCIENCE TEACHER ATTITUDES AND PERCEPTIONS OF DISCIPLINARY LITERACY AND THINK-ALOUD EFFECTIVENESS – A CASE STUDY, Patricia Mueller
Analysis of Self, Christa Nakumuryango
Analyzing the Effectiveness of Different Media to Enhance Mathematical Discourse, Kyle Och
The Impact of Problem-Based Learning on Students Critical Thinking Skills and Peer Relationships, Rebecca Ostby
Classroom Inclusion Handbook for Students With Physical and Health Disabilities, George Ostrom
The Impact of Student Cell Phones on Standardized Test Achievement in the High School English Classroom, Jackie Otway
Addressing Teacher Attrition Through Trauma-Informed Practices in the Workplace, Amy Pahl and Amy L. Pahl
Differentiated School-Wide Training: Strategies to Increase Student Emotion-Regulation, Savanna Patrias
Paraprofessionals in the School Setting: A Literature Review, Tyelyn Pearson
Reducing Teacher Turnover: Factors of Teacher Retention Success, Karrie Pederson Rage
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc: Financial Analysis Report, Brooke Pfeffer
Literature Review: Trauma-Informed Classrooms for Middle School Students, Halea Picha
Affirmative Counseling with LGBQQIA Individuals: A Training and Resource Manual for Mental Health Counselors, Tena Prestidge
Diversity in Children's Books, Hala Qarini
LGBTQIA+ Training, Jazmin Reckmo
Native Language Attrition Among Immigrants, Fawzia Riji