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A Curriculum For The Gifted Kindergarten Program On The Lindenwood College Campus, Kay Hoffmeister

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The establishment of a kindergarten for gifted children on the campus of Lindenwood College, St. Charles, Missouri, created the need for a curriculum designed to meet the special strengths and weaknesses of those who would attend.

While these children often possessed advanced skills in reading and math, they were still five-year-olds with certain emotional, social and physical limitations due to their young age.

Also, research suggested that high IQ scores and accelerated cognitive, left brain learning did not usually exist with high levels of creativity. Yet futurists noted that creative, divergent thought skills would be essential in the world of …

Indecisions In Patti Scoffield, Larry D. Lean

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A thesis, for me, wasn't easy to produce. The embryonic ideas that led to its creation surfaced in the Fall of 1982. It began with "writing" that, for no other reason than to categorize, I called poems. These poems were the stimulus for the thesis that was displayed for one week in March of 1984. In the next few pages, I will try to unravel and explore some of the complexities that produced the thesis project, "Indecisions In Patti Scoffield".

Combining The Graphics Arts And Fine Arts For Artistic Expression Using The Medium Of Printmaking, Linda Condon-Howe

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This thesis is divided into two sections. The first deals with my development as a printmaker. In this section I will show how my education and work experience, which include both fine arts and graphic arts, have affected the growth of my imagery. The second section I am concerned primarily with the conception and creation of the images rather than the technical production details. only when the techniques are unusual or unconventional will I discuss them.

Medications, Patti Green

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Emas, Elton Pride

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The purpose of this thesis is to design a database for videotex from the view point of a Graphic Designer without ignoring technological aspects. I am dealing with a problem that has been overlooked and needs to be addressed the problem of database structure, search procedure, and retrieval of information for videotex. The goal is to design a database for videotex that will give the user ease of manipulation of information and better retrieval of that information with high interactivity and massive random access.

Thesis Photographs, Judith Hanlon

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Glass In A Slump, Peter Andres

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This thesis has been formed in two major segments. The first portion deals with glass information including processes and techniques. The second addresses my work in terms of personal issues, manner of approach, symbolism, composition, visual eclecticism and internal source of imagery. The subjects dealt with in the two sections are mutually modified in their working relationship. Each yields to the pressure of the other as I constantly want to do more than I am able. I have separated them for the sake of clarity, as I conceive them; the first being the means and the second the end. Even …

The Evaluation Of Models To Characterize Exposure Variation Due To Stress Birefringence In Pellicles, Charles Mondello

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A study of stress birefringence in models of pellicles has been conducted. Models have been examined in terms of their isochromatic lines of stress. The intensity variations in exposure due to these lines has been characterized for a pellicle model under diametral compression. It has been found that exposure variation due to pellicle stress birefringence is below one percent.

The Effect Of Aerial Haze On The Contrast And Resolution Of A Photographic Image In Direct Application To A Low-Altitude, Remote, Pilotless Imaging System, Todd Eric Pegelow

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A study of the effect of aerial haze on photographic images acquired through the use of a remotely-piloted imaging system has been completed. The project involved the design, construction, and implementation of a remotely-controlled airborne imaging system for the express purpose of collecting scientific data relating the contrast of an image to the altitude at which that image was exposed. Data was collected and analyzed and the results are presented here. The system was also evaluated with respect to its usefulness as a collector of scientific data. The conclusion drawn is that aerial haze had no effect on the contrast …

Dye Imagery, Linda C. Brown

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The Effects Of Benzotriazole In A Photographic Developer On The Covering Power Of An Emulsion, Kenneth Carlson

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Benzotriazole in a photographic developer has been determined to increase covering power. This is accompanied by a decrease in photographic speed proportional to the increase in covering power. Benzotriazole decreases the rate of development when measured by mass of silver developed, but may increase the rate of development when measured by density at D-max exposures because of the increase in covering power. The effect of benzotriazole on image color has also been determined. Possible explanations for effects are given.

A View Of The Creative Process Influenced By The Philosophy Of Susanne K. Langer, Robert E. Sitro, Robert Johnston

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My thesis work consists of a series of figurative paintings that began as direct responses to the female nude model and then were completed without her presence, utilizing glazing and palette knife techniques. This approach allowed more freedom for creative resolutions. The creative process involved is highly personal and this paper represents an effort to gain a greater understanding of its complexities. The emphasis will be on the creative process in the visual arts. The direction of my research has been strongly influenced by the philosophy of Susanne K. Langer. I have found that her concept of what constitutes a …

A Comparative Study Of Second Grade Students On The Effects Of The Use Of Manipulative Aids On The Operational And Recall Skills In The Multiplication Of Three, Kell Brown

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The purpose of this experimental study was to investigate the operational and recall ability of second grade children, after instruction and the use of manipulative aids , to understand the multiplication of three. Multiplication of numbers at the early stages, in most mathematics programs, provides for rote memorization and drill instead of concept understanding. Most practices and drills require only answers to the facts, which provide little indication that a student can explain or show how that answer was obtained. Memorizing the multiplication facts is important, but at this early age the operation on those numbers to obtain an answer …

The Development Of Verbal Expression In Children 3 To 5 Years Of Age Using The Fine Arts As A Catalyst, Margaret Massey

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Verbal expression is very important to young children for idea exchange, expression of knowledge, and socialization. Young children learn to talk, but need to be stimulated through experiences to motivate the children's self-expression into verbal communication. The visual fine arts give such motivation to children.

This arts-experienced based curriculum was developed to use with children, age 3 to 5 years. The primary emphasis is the general need of young children to verbalize. The necessity of young children to experience and their enjoyment of the visual fine arts ,;.,ere also fundamental in the development of this curriculum. This curriculum works toward …

Development And Experimental Verification Of A Revised Granularity Equation In Electrophotography, Kenneth Riehl

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An equation to describe the granularity of an electrophotographic imaging system has been developed to include the density variance attributed to the paper and toner surfaces. Granularity, G=(JA, D measurements from two conventional electrophotographic copiers were used to validate the relationship. The results show good agreement with the overall shape of the G versus density curve, however the values are not consistent with estimated toner particle size. Clustering of the toner particles is suggested as the cause of the high G values.

A Stability Test Of Dry Silver Microfilm, Christopher Edwards

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A research project has been completed, in which experiments involving temperature and humidity were performed on 3M experimental microfilm samples. The experiments dealt with humidity levels usual to file storage conditions and elevated temperatures to allow for accelerated aging studies. Arrhenius plots were used to extrapolate the results obtained to normal room temperatures. The data obtained indicated that the film has a life expectancy of 62 years at 30% relative humidity and 53 years at 50% when stored at 24 C.

Digital Font Design: Alice, Lynne Garell

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Adult Retardates Work Together: A Group Mural Project, Robin L. Collins

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An Investigation Of The Effects Of Required Homework Versus No-Homework On The Achievement Level Of Third Graders In Mathematics And Language, Dorothy L. Winton

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Purposes of the Study: The purposes of this study were to examine the effects of two types of homework on the achievement level .of third graders in language and mathematics. Specifically, the study was designed to answer the question: Is there a significant difference in the achievement of students who have homework and those who do not have homework? Does the subject matter make a difference?

Procedures: In this study, twenty students from one classroom were randomly placed into two experimental groups of ten students each. Each experimental group was used as a control group for the other.

Both groups …

The American Manager In Saudi Arabia, Sharif F. Luwe

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This study was designed to investigate the managerial environment, attitude, and experience of the American employees who were involved in the American multi national corporation which operates in the Saudi Arabia . Due to the multicultural nature of t his kind of global business setting many problems were generated because of cultural differences in values, belief systems, education, and economics.

The instrument used in the study was a survey designed by the author and arranged to secure data that would give a broad spectrum of the whole operation, in its varied and different components. The survey was distributed through the …

Is Nutrition Cai [Computer Assisted Instruction] An Effective Substitute For An Instructor, Deborah Falls Lockhart

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Archetypal Art Therapy: A Jungian-Transpersonal Perspective, Barbara Cary

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Art therapists are well trained in t he Freudian psycho- analytic approach to the unconscious . The expression of the non- verbal symbolic language is often viewed as an act of repression or defense . In this paper, theory and psychotherapy from a Jungian- transpersonal perspective are examined , including Jung's theory of the collective unconscious and archetypes. Inner experience and the symbolic language of psyche are viewed for their positive qualities and their healing potential.

Attitude s of the therapist toward the image and toward the client are re- examined from this alternate viewpoint . The Jungian-transpersonal perspective provides …

An Art Therapy Program Designed For Women Recovering From Alcoholism In An Extended Care Treatment Center, Mary Jo Chapman

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The problem of alcoholism is a major health concern in our society . I t is considered to be a disease that is treatable, but not curable . The number of women entering treatment for alcoholism has increased steadily in t he past few years . Since statistics indicate that there is a high rate of relapse and recidivism within this group, treatment methods that can aid in the recovery process are important.

Art Therapy is a non-verbal approach to traditional treatment methods. It aids the therapeutic process by transforming unconscious and conscious material into symbols rather than words. The …

Vortex In A Cauldron Of Evil: A Set Design For Macbeth, Vincent T. Niehaus Jr.

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This thesis, Vortex in a Cauldron of Evil: A Set Design for Macbeth, explores the creation of a theatrical set inspired by the themes of Shakespeare’s Macbeth and the macabre imagery associated with Charles Manson. The set design emphasizes Macbeth's descent into chaos and his struggle against forces he cannot control, symbolized by the theme “Vortex in a Cauldron of Evil.” The project incorporates elements like barren trees, lifeless skulls, and bloodied imagery to parallel Manson’s infamous legacy with Macbeth’s moral corruption. The thesis also details the design process, historical context, and artistic techniques used to evoke this dark …

A Systems Analysis, Design And Implementation Of The Centralized Inventory Management System For Low Volume Products (Cims/Lv), Sandra A. Harris

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Gottman's Communication Skills Training: Its Effects On Marital Communication And Marital Satisfaction, Mary Lou Sandstrom

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This study assessed whether married couples increased marital satisfaction and effective communication by participating in a marriage enrichment program based on Gottman's communication skills training. Forty-two couples were given the Marital Adjustment Test (MAT), The Marital Communication Inventory (MCI), and a demographic questionnaire at the beginning of the study. Two control groups, a waiting list and a no-treatment, were used in the study. The experimental group participated in four communication training sessions. The communication skills were incorporated through discussions, role plays, and practical application by the couples during the sessions. Following training the MAT and MCI were readministered to the …

The Effects Of Race On The Attitudes Of Children Toward Television Advertising, Kathleen S. Wallis

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The purpose of this study was to determine if there are any significant differences in the attitudes of black as compared to white children toward television advertising.

Several researchers have previously concluded that the race of a child is a contributing factor to his or her attitude toward television advertising. However, these researchers compared black and white children in extremely different environments and from extremely different backgrounds. This study attempted to compare the attitudes of black and white children toward television advertising when those children live in similar environments, attend the same school, and are from similar socio-economic backgrounds.

A …

A Validation Study For Four Tests Of Behavioral Cognition, Kenneth J. Kish

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This study is a predictive validity study employing subjects who were currently employed as psychiatric nurses on the four locked psychiatric units at Barnes Hospital, in St. Louis, Missouri. The purpose of the study was t o examine the relationship of four tests of social intelligence or behavioral cognition, and on the job performance, looking for a correlation between test scores and successful job performance . The criteria of job performance employed in the study were five scales designed by the researcher according to the behaviorally anchored scales model of performance reviews. Employees were rated by their respective supervisors using …

Wrestling With Angels, Robert Cooper

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Relational-Like File Structure, Robert A. Fabbio

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The currently operational relational-like structure, as well as a primitive database management system is described. The proposed file structure integrates a B-tree variant, inverted files, and other structures to provide the underlying facility. The database management system supports multi-user, multi-database retrieval through relational views of both data and documents, as well as the interface to non-procedural languages. Emphasis regarding design decisions and tradeoffs were related to: 1) the Unix* operating system; 2) the access methods supported; 3) future development, such as document processing (information storage and retrieval), concurrency control and recovery.