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Possible Causes Of Underachievement In The Eighth Grade Of A Large Urban High School For Year 1962-1963, Ann N. Westlow

Master's Theses

There have been many causes for underachievement. These varied with the school, the type of instruction, the teacher, the classroom, the home background, and the student, but many causes were basically the same regardless of the situation or student involved.

Statement of the problem. This study was undertaken to find information that might reveal the possible causes of underachievement in the eighth grade of large urban high school for the year 1962-1963.

The Status Of The Virginia High School Assistant Principal, Leonard J. Rogers

Master's Theses

Early secondary schools were relatively small and made few demands on the principal's time. With the growth of the schools the responsibilities of the principal have grown proportionately. As these responsibilities increased, it became necessary for him to share these duties with an assistant. This assistant began taking over routine activities mostly those of a clerical nature. As the schools continued to grow he began assuming duties in the realm of supervision and administration. To be effective he needed to be as dedicated, as perceptive and as well trained as the principal himself.

Potential Pharmaceutical Derivatives Of Β-Aminoethylpiperazine, Brian A. Dementi

Master's Theses

This thesis is concerned with the design and preparation of certain organic compounds which are expected to have medicinal properties. A discussion will be given which has essentially a two-fold purpose. The first is to discuss somewhat briefly the currently accepted method of rug design, and the second to show to what extent this method has been followed in the design of the compounds prepared.

Revolt And Compromise : Steinbeck's Characters And Society, James Randolph Fitzgerald

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

A Study Of The Accelerated Program In The Chesterfield County School System, Charles Willard Krause

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

A Study Of The Infrared Spectra Of A Group Of Hydroxyalkylamine Hydrochlorides, Lawrence Ingram Briel

Master's Theses

The infrared spectra ot twenty amine bydroohlorides were obtained with the Perkin-Elmer Model 21 recording spectrophotometer. The positions of the absorption bands were compared with literature values for pertinent structural group frequencies. A system of coding the spectral data was devised so that an IBM 1620 digital computer could make the comparisons for a large number of' group frequencies. Good agreement was observed between the positions of the absorption bands in the experimental spectra and those of pertinent group frequencies reported in the literature.

Of the ten symmetrical diamines which were studied, six contained the primary hydroxyl group. Two …

Psychometric Correlates Of Deviant Responding: A Factor Analysis, Ernest L. Robinson

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

The Prospectus And Offering Circular As Sources Of Investment Information, Bernard L. Webb

Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is to determine the adequacy and reliability of information contained in the prospectus or offering circular issued in connection with new issues of common stocks. The study will be limited to issues of corporations that are just "going public." That is, the first public offering of securities by corporations that have previously been privately owned.

The study will be made from the viewpoint of the purchaser or prospective purchaser of such securities. Since most of the firms concerned in such issues are relatively new and untried, most purchasers are seeking price appreciation rather than income. …

Stock Ownership Plans For Employees, E. Elwood Ford

Master's Theses

The purpose ot this paper is to present a reasonably adequate presentation of some of the developments in Stock Ownership Plans for Employees.

Plans for employee stock ownership have developed into two categories, one more often relating to employees in general and the other more often relating to a restricted number of employees, usually executive.

A Case Study Of The Development, Installation And Operation Of A Standard Cost System For A Paper Converter, Ray Hall Havens

Master's Theses

It is the purpose of this paper to describe in detail the development, installation and operation of a standard co8t system for a paper converting operation and the utilization of the information gathered through the operation of the system. Beginning with the nature of the business organization and the physical operations performed, the general accounting records will be considered. Follow­ ing a brief description of various methods of cost account­ ing, several reasons will be given for selecting standard costs. The methods used in developing standards will be explained and the results will be interpreted. Various means of controlling the …

Self Diffusion In Sodium Single Crystals, Aiyawar Rama Murthy

Master's Theses

The diffusion coefficients of sodium tracers in single crystals of pure sodium were measured as a function of temperature over a range of 20-41^oC. The relation D=D_o exp (-Q/RT) was found with Q 11,000 +/- 170 cal/mole and D_o 0.313 +/- 0.018 cm²/sec. These values may be compared with Q=10,450 cal/mole and D_o=0.242 cm²/sec. reported for polycrystalline sodium.

A Survey Of The Counseling Service Of Thomas Dale High School And Seventeen Other High Schools Comparable In Size, Daisy Park Reames

Master's Theses

Statement of the problem. The problem is to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the counseling service at Thomas Dale High School in order to ascertain what changes are needed to make the service more effective. The problem actually is to reveal both the strong am weak points of the service so that they may be used as a starting place tor future planning. It is a ha.rd task as the effects of counseling may be felt for many years after the student has been directly exposed to them. Furthermore, the causes of behavior are multiple. Some are physical, some …

Transcendentalism In The Private Journals Of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Rachel Sherwood

Master's Theses

This paper is designed to interpret Transcendentalism by showing its origins and influences and to give the reader a view into the private journals of Ralph Waldo Emerson. The first chapter is devoted to a study of Transcendentalism and the question of its taking root in the Boston area in the 1830's. The second chapter presents a study of Emerson as he debated the forces of his universe and formulated a philosophy to explain the vicissitudes of life. It is necessary to relate Emerson's views with the events of his life. The years covered in the second chapter are 1820-1835.

Photoperiodism And Other Factors Affecting The Germination Of Statoblasts Of Lophopodella Carteri (Hyatt), Elizabeth Ann Bergin

Master's Theses

Sample groups of the statoblasts of Lophopodella carteri (Hyatt) were pretreated by drying, cooling, freezing, immersion in water and combinations of these conditions. Then, they were subjected to 24-hour dark and 8, 12, and 24 hour light photoperiods . A control was maintained under natural dark-light (day-night) conditions. The analysis of variance and Newman-Keuls tests were used to analyze the data. The cool wet pretreatment gave the best germination for the statoblasts. For the photoperiods, statoblasts in 8 and 12 hour light periods and the control had the highest germination rate.

When sodium hypochlorite was used to surface-sterilize the stato­ …

"Equilibria In Solution" : 2,2,8,8-Tetrakishydroxymethyl-3, 7-Diaza-1, 5,9 -Nonanetriol And 2,2,8,8-Tetramethyl-3, 7-Diaza-5-Nonaneol With Copper (Ii), Ronald Weston Davis

Master's Theses

The chelating agents, 2, 2, 8, 8-Tetrakishydroxymethyl1-3, 7-diaza-1, 5, 9-nonanetriol (''Disec") and 2, 2, 8 ,8-Tetramethyl1-3, 7-diaza-5-nonaneol ("Symaminol") were prepared and investigated with respect to their Basicity and Stability Constants.

The compound, "Disec," investigated in earlier work was again studied using more precise and controlled conditions of temperature (30.000 + - 0.002°C), measured pH readings and volume readings.

Tbe compound, "Symaminol," was prepared in the laboratory and studied in the same manner as "Disec." Examination of the literature yielded no evidence of "Symaminol" having been previously investigated.

By means of a digital computer, the data was correlated in a manner …

Traveller's Comments On Virginia Taverns, Ordinaries And Other Accomodations From 1750 To 1812, James Walter Hosier

Master's Theses

This paper will attempt to point out the comments or the various travellers in Virginia concerning the functions of public houses from 1750 to lP.12. The travellers as individuals had their prejudices, inaccuracies, and contradictions, but their remarks, on tho other hand, help to give a valuable on the scene picture of this area of early Virginia history. Traveller's comments on hospitality and transportation, two areas which greatly influenced the state's public houses, will also be included to form e better perspective, and on occasion laws, newspapers and other articles will be used to clarify and expend various topics mentioned …

The Pyrolysis Of Menthol, John James Westbrook Iii

Master's Theses

Research on the pyrolysis or organic compounds has received an increasing amount of attention in recent years. The pyrolysis of terpene hydrocarbons has been of interest primarily because of their wide-spread and abundant natural occurrence. In addition terpenes have been investigated because of their interesting stereochemistry.

Menthol is a C₁₀ monocyolic terpene alcohol. Its thermal decomposition at temperatures greater than 500°C has not been investigated previously because of inadequate methods of analysis.

The pyrolysis of other terpene hydrocarbons has revealed new routes to useful intermediates from relatively cheap source materials. Menthol, however, has never been considered as a possibility …

The Influence Of Stimulus Size And Binocular And Monocular Vision On Visual Reaction Time, Ralph F. Dunn

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

The Phenomenon Of Language In The Thought Of Maurice Merleau-Ponty, Rolland Francis Smith

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

The Nature Of Reasoning In John Henry Cardinal Newman's Grammer Of Assent, Lawrence D. Roberts

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

Histological Study Of Reattachment Of Masseter Muscle After Its Surgical Detachment From Its Bony Attachment, Virendra K. Seth

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

Formulation And Administration Of An Attitude Scale For Orthodontic Patients, Michael F. Gannon

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

A Study Of The Tort Liability Of The School Districts And The Illinois Common Law Principles, Amado Garcia

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

The Conditions Of Laborers In South Korea, Pahn K. Oh

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

Personality Differences In Alcoholic And Nonalcoholic Brothers, Laurence Miller

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

Labor Philosophy Of Albert John Hayes, International President Of The International Association Of Machinists, Theodore G. Mazarello

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

Major Philosophical Implications Of Carl Rogers' Theory Of Personality, Daniel Artley

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

Problem Solving Processes Amd Grades In Mathematics, Mira H. Bhandari

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

The Attitude Of College Students Toward Heterosexual Relationships As Expressed On Thematic Apperception Test Stories, Patricia Diane Dore

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

A Descriptive Analysis And Comparison Of Some Catholic Sophomores With Different Types Of Education, Mary Leander Dell

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.