Browsing Drake Theses and Dissertations by Title
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The Arts in Education: A Possible Key to Whole Brain Utilization and Positive Self-Concept
(Drake University, 1983-09)The problem. Questions to be Answered. (l) Is there a relationship between self-concept and curricular involvement in the arts? If so what is the direction of that relationship? (2) Is there a relationship between ... -
Aspects Of Italian-American Relations 1922-1935
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Aspects of the Economic Status of Teachers in Marion County, Iowa, in 1957
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Aspects of the Niche of the Common Snapping Turtle, 'Chelydra Serpentina Serpentina', in Iowa
(Drake University, 1978-10)The problem. Large gaps exist in knowledge of the niche of Chelydra s. serpentina in Iowa. Much of the literature is anecdotal and some is contradictory. Aspects of this turtle's niche investigated were growth and ... -
Assay and Purification of Coxsackievirus B3
(Drake University, 1991-02)The problem. Which of the available methodologies for the purification for Coxsackie virus B3 (CB3), a Picornavirus provide the highest degree of purity with the greatest yield. The procedure. Quantitative methods for the ... -
Assessing the Relationship Between IQ Scores and the Rate of Acquisition and Retention of a Simple Learning Task
(Drake University, 1976-06)The problem. The concept of intelligence has never been precisely defined, yet standardized intelligence tests frequently are employed in the public school system to predict academic performance and to place students ... -
Assessment of Chemiluminescent Detection System for Forensic DNA Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism Analysis
(Drake University, 1984-05)The purpose of this project was to determine whether a chemiluminescent detection system can give the sensitivity of 32P isotopic detection for human DNA restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) analysis and have ... -
An Assessment of Clinical Decision Making Skills Across a Physical Therapy Curriculum
(Drake University, 1996-08)The problem: Physical therapy faculty state as an objective that graduates will be competent in clinical decision making. As students progress through the curriculum, and out into the profession, clinical decision making ... -
An Assessment Of The Climate At Greenwood Elementary School, Des Moines, Iowa
(Drake University, 1977-01)The problem. There are a number of varied populations that a single school community finds itself attempting to serve. Students, parents, central administration, teachers and other staff members have different perspectives, ... -
Assessment/Sales Ratio Studies and Urban Residential Property Assessment in Iowa, 1968-69
(Drake University, 1971-12) -
Attendance at Activities with a Geriatric Population: Antecedets and Consequences
(Drake University, 1978-01)The problem. Participation in social and leisure activities enhances both physical well-being and satisfaction with life for elderly adults. However, few residents of nursing homes seem to take part in social and leisure ... -
An Attitude Assessment of First, Fourth and Seventh Grade Students Concerning the Relationship of Science Content to Art Content
(Drake University, 1977-05)The problem and purpose. Schools tend to implement a departmentalized system of education, but much literature, research and increasing numbers of educational models indicate the desirability of stressinq interdisciplinary ... -
The Attitudes of Alumni Non-Donors, Donors, and Consecutive Donors Toward Drake University
(Drake University, 1984-06)The problem. The purpose of the study was to determine if there were differences in the attitudes of alumni nondonors, donors, and consecutive donors toward Drake University. Specific areas which were examined included ... -
The Attitudes of Iowa Public School Board Members, Administrators and Students Toward Student Rights
(Drake University, 1975-07)Since the decade of the sixties, the constitutional rights of students have become a major concern of school board members, administrators and students. Because of the rulings of the court, existing school policies may not ... -
Attitudes of Principals in Iowa Public Schools Regarding the Desirability/Feasibility of Using Quality Circles Procedures with Professional Staff Members
(Drake University, 1985-05)The problem. Educators and laymen alike have expressed concerns regarding what appears to be deteriorating services of the public school system. Attention has focused upon the premise that educators are not operating in ... -
Attitudes Toward Women as Administrators in the Des Moines, Iowa Public Schools
(Drake University, 1974-10)The problem. In a profession dominated in numbers by women, few women find their way to the top. There are relatively few women in positions of leadership or administration in education. The purpose of this study was to ... -
Attributes And Characteristics That Contribute To Successful Female Leadership In Secondary Education
(Drake University, 2014)The current research indicates that gender underrepresentation in upper management is a broad, global issue. According to data from the Iowa Department of Education (2010), most female principals (50.4%) are at the ... -
Attributes of Successful School Improvement Teams: Participants' Perspective
(Drake University, 2011-02)The Problem: In light of the current political and economic pressure being placed on school districts, it is imperative for school leaders to implement initiatives which will contribute to the school improvement process. ... -
Audio-Visual Materials and Methods for Improving the Teaching of Fourth Grade Reading
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Auditory P300 In College-Aged Females At-Risk for Eating Disorders
(Drake University, 1999-06)Neurological impairment in eating disorders has been widely documented. The P300 component of event-related potentials has demonstrated efficacy in identifying individuals who suffer from mental disorders and cognitive ...
