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A Rating Scale For Evaluating English As A Second Language Reading Material, Ezra L. Stieglitz

Faculty Publications

In the last decade, a wide variety of commercial materials has been published for use in developing the speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills of second language learners. This article focuses on the selection of instructional materials for the reading component of an English as a second language (ESL) program.

Acer Newsletter No. 46 November 1982, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)

ACER Newsletter archive

No abstract provided.

Fact Book 1982, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness

Fact Book

This initial issue of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Fact Book was designed to contain a variety of information about the University in a concise, easily-used format. We hope this provides a profile of UNO that will expand your understanding of our institution.

The Civil War In Kentucky: The Slave Claims His Freedom, Victor B. Howard

Faculty Research at Morehead State University

An article by Victor B. Howard published in the Fall 1982 issue of the Journal of Negro History, pages 245-256.

Design, Construction, And Operation Of An Industrial Type Robot, Meade S. Roberts

Faculty Research at Morehead State University

A report by Meade S. Roberts submitted to the Faculty Research Committee in September of 1982 on robotics, involving the design, construction and operation of a robot.

Current And Projected Socioeconomic Conditions Of The Levisa Fork Of The Big Sandy River Basin Of Kentucky And Virginia, Gary Cox

Faculty Research at Morehead State University

This study Is an analytical assessment of the social and economic situation in the 11 county area. The major focus of the study is directed toward the impact of increased mining activity on population, settlement patterns, land use, and the economic structure of the coal-rich basin. While this assessment is primarily concerned with the present socio-economic situation along the Levisa Fork and its tributaries, considerable effort has been given to projecting the future impact of continuing growth in coal production. It is assumed that the nation's need for energy will continue to stimulate the coal-based economy of the region for …

Lincoln Slave Policy In Kentucky: A Study Of Pragmatic Strategy, Victor B. Howard

Faculty Research at Morehead State University

An article by Victor B. Howard published in the Summer 1982 issue of the Register of the Kentucky Historical Society, pages 281-308.

Acer Newsletter No. 45 July 1982, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)

ACER Newsletter archive

No abstract provided.

The Development & Study Of A Competency-Based Vocational Education Drafting Program, Kenneth Mussnug

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The purpose of this curriculum project was to develop, revise, and field test a competency based vocational drafting program which was accomplished in four phases. An existing CBVE drafting program, developed by this author, was revised prior to the field test. New modules and audio visual presentations were developed, the program was tested in two vocational programs, and the program evaluated again after the test.

Twelve modules were revised and one new module developed. Nine new slide tape presentations were developed to supplement the modules and existing slide tapes.

The program was tested at the Russellville Vocational School, Russellville, Kentucky, …

Acer Newsletter No. 44 April 1982, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)

ACER Newsletter archive

No abstract provided.

Property Tax Ellort In Eastern Kentucky Counties: Implications Lor Financing Public Services, Douglas Dotterweich

Faculty Research at Morehead State University

The eastern portion of Kentucky has long had insufficient tax revenues available to provide quality public services for local residents. Frequently, the response by legislators and others within the region has been to request additional resources from the state and federal levels of government for service provision. Particularly in present times of limited resources, the higher units of government would do well to ask the question: "Is this region truly poor, or are its residents simply unwilling to tax themselves at the same level as the rest of the state?" The purpose of this report is to provide a method …

An Investigation Into The Monotype-Ink Resist / Relief Etching Technique, Robert Franzini

Faculty Research at Morehead State University

A report by Robert Franzini to the Faculty Research Committee on January 15, 1982 on working with the monotype-ink resist / relief etching technique.

Finance 1982-83, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness

IPEDS Finance

IPEDS Finance annual report contains the following information: • Revenues by source (e.g., tuition and fees, government, private gifts) • Expenses by function (e.g., instruction, research, plant maintenance and operation) • Scholarships, physical plant assets and indebtedness • Assets, liabilities and net assets • Different formats are used based on the institution’s accounting standards

Human Resources 1982-83, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness

IPEDS Human Resources

IPEDS Human Resources annual report contains the following information: • Employees by primary occupational activity, faculty status, full and part time (collected separately for medical schools) • Full-time instructional staff by academic rank, gender and function • Total salary outlay and number of months covered by academic rank and gender

Enrollment Report - Fall 1982, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness

Enrollment Reports

The Enrollment Report provides administrative and delivery-site information on enrollment headcount and student credit hours, as well as the demographic characteristics of enrolled students. The purpose of this profile is to provide the undergraduate and graduate enrollments and student credit hour information by college or equivalent academic unit, class, gender and ethnicity.

Fall Enrollment 1982-83, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness

IPEDS Fall Enrollment

IPEDS Fall Enrollment annual report contains the following information: • Full- and part-time fall enrollments by level, by race/ethnicity and gender of student • Number of students engaged in distance education, by level and location • Age distributions by student level (odd-numbered years) • State of residence of first-time first-year students (even-numbered years) • Total number of students in the entering class • Fall-to-fall retention rates of full-time and part-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students (less than 4-year institutions), and first-time bachelor’s degree-seeking students (4-year institutions)

Neurochemical Involvement In The Behavioral Effects Of Brain Damage, Bruce A. Mattingly

Faculty Research at Morehead State University

A report by Bruce A. Mattingly submitted to the Faculty Research Committee in 1982 on how septal lesions affect the performance of rats.

Characterization Of Steroid Hormone Binding By The Synthetic Steroid, Danazol, To Cytoplasmic Receptors Of Target Cells, David Magrane

Faculty Research at Morehead State University

A report by David Magrane submitted to the Faculty Research Committee in 1982 on the intracellular mechanisms underlying steroid regulation of target cells.

Decline Of A Presidency: Woodrow Wilson And The Inflation Issue, 1919-1920, John J. Hanrahan

Faculty Research at Morehead State University

A report by John J. Hanrahan to the Faculty Research Committee in 1982 on the presidency of Woodrow Wilson prior to the 1920 presidential election.

Basic Social Studies Skills, James Hantula

Faculty Publications

Twenty successfully field tested learning activities are designed to help junior high school students develop skills in reading social studies materials; critical thinking; geography; and history. Each self-contained activity includes background information; examples; and student exercises. Activities for improving content readings focus on key words; sexist words; social studies terms; important facts; and who; what; where; when; how; and why questions. To develop critical thinking skills; students complete exercises using flow charts; objective questions to ask for specific information; ratings; and sources of information concerning the achievements of significant persons. Activities to develop skills in interpreting maps and globes focus …