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Quantitative Geomorphology And Hydrology Of The Cass River Basin, New Zealand, Frank J. Schulte

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The Cass River drainage basin is in the Southern Alps in the central part of the South Island of New Zealand. The Alps are composed of complexly folded greywacke which is still actively rising. The basin has been modified by several glacial advances during Pleistocene time.

The Cass basin has a temperate climate characterized by a steep precipitation gradient. Its vegetation includes plants of the forest grassland, shrubland, swamp, rock, and river-bed associations.

The Cass basin may be divided into four geomorphic areas: bedrock areas, high-angle fans, moderate-angle fans, and a low-angle fan. The bedrock areas consist of fractured greywacke; …

The Colonial History Text : A Comparative Study, Ronald V. Olson

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The Career Of Major James Mclaughlin Before His Prominent Years : The Period Prior To His Appointment To The Standing Rock Reservation, Curtis G. Eriksmoen

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The Application Of The Fox Diamond Consumption Model To A Milk Production Landscape In West Central Minnesota, Roger L. Jenkins

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A Study Of Selected Characteristics Of Division Of Vocational Rehabilitation Clients Residing In An Eight-County Area In Northeastern North Dakota, Rodger Clarence Swanson

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Some Determinants Of Social Conflict And Social Change In The Chilean Society, Max Anadon

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History Of The Valley City State College, Daniel Leo Hennessey

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Equality Of Educational Opportunity In North Dakota, Wayne E. Hansen

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Undergraduate Admission Policies Of Colleges And Universities In The United States With Implications For Vocational Education., Sandra D. Ubelacker

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A History Of The Genealogical Society Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints To 1970, Merrill S. Lofthouse

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This thesis is a study of the growth and development of the various departments of the Genealogical Society and how they contributed to the function of the total organization. The following was considered with each department: (1) the date of organization, (2) purpose for which organized, (3) methods used to carry out responsibilities, (4) function and interaction with other departments of the organization.

Activities of the Genealogical Society were evaluated on the basis of the following major roles: (1) as an agency for locating researchers, (2) agency to make records available to search, (3) a clearing house for records prior …

A Study To Determine Duplication, Gaps, Emphasis, And Location Of Lesson Concepts In The 1967-68 Religious Education Lesson Manuals For High School Age Lds Youth, Lowry K. Flake

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This study is an examination, in terms of critical areas identified by correlation, of the 1967-68 lesson manuals prepared for high school age LDS youth by the teaching organizations of the Church responsible for implementing a correlated religious education program for this age group.

Major findings center around the answers to the questions formulated to limit and analyze the problem of this study, and were obtained by examining the lesson manuals and identifying the major themes or concepts contained in them. These findings indicate: (1) that duplication or repetition of gospel concepts does exist in the lesson materials, (2) that …

The Involvement Of The Military In The Affairs Of Modern Mexico, Anthony G. Salerno

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Unlike other Latin American nations, the Mexican armed forces have not resorted to a coup d'etat in the last fifty years, and at the same time have maintained a strong influence in the affairs of the nation.

In this thesis, the writer has tried to explain reasons why the Mexican military has not found it necessary to try to overthrow the government.

The procedure used was to collect and analyze data on the Mexican armed forces, military, and non-military functions and roles to determine reasons for this situation in Mexico. The writer experienced great difficulty in collecting data, nevertheless, in …

A Study Of North Dakota Public Secondary Social Studies Teachers For The Academic Year 1969-1970, Maurice T. Russell

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Problem: This study examined the academic preparation, teaching assignments, and selected elements of employment of all 673 public secondary social studies teachers in the state of North Dakota for the academic year 1969-1970.

Method: There were 9 academic variables considered in the preparation of the social studies teacher: United States history, world history, American government, problems of democracy, economics, international relations, sociology, psychology, and geography. The examination of the preparation included the source of the highest degree earned and the distribution of degrees by accreditation levels and sex. Teaching assignments within and outside of the social studies fields were also …

A Taxonomic Comparison To Uta Stansburiana Of The Great Basin And The Upper Colorado River Basin In Utah, Lloyd C. Pack

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The lack of a comparative study between the Uta stansburiana of the Great Basin and Upper Colorado River Basin, and the fact that several reptile species have developed distinct populations in the Upper Colorado River Basin prompted this study. Twenty-one external characteristics of these lizards were compared, including several which had not been previously used in the separation of Uta stansburiana into subspecies. All of the statistical data were obtained from preserved specimens. Twelve of the twenty-one characteristics show significant differences between the Great Basin and Upper Colorado River Basin populations. The characteristics of back pattern and throat color show …

A Proposed Course Of Study For Prospective Secondary Education Teachers Of The Social Sciences In The Use Of Educational Media And Media Centers, Shelby Strand, Joe Abbott, Paulette Johnson

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Research has shown that prospective teachers have a very limited knowledge of educational media and media centers, and that little is presently being done to correct this deficiency. The intent of this study was to develop a course of instruction which would give the prospective secondary teacher of the social sciences the knowledge and acquaintanceship necessary to enable him to make intelligent and effective use of educational media and the school media center.

The course was first planned in advance and then actually taught to a group of secondary education majors in the social sciences. A day-to-day account of the …

An Analysis Of Parental Attitude In Regard To Physical Education And Athletics In The Harvey High School, Gordon R. Baumgartner

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The purpose of this study was to investigate parental attitude in regard to several areas in physical education and athletics in the Harvey High School.

The questionnaire-opinionnaire technique was used for obtaining the data. Copies of the opinionnaire were mailed to l£0 parents, and a return of 111 questionnaires, or 74 percent, was received.

A brief summary of the findings show:

1. Parents believed an adequate job of teaching physical education is being done today.

2. Parents believed their children are receiving a better training in physical education now than when the respondents attended school.

3. Physical education was rated …

The Conception Of Nationalism In Elementary School Children Of North Dakota, Robert A. Wheeler

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The major purpose of this study was to determine when children can internalize concepts concerning home, state, and nation.

Educators and psychologists have not in the past worked in harmony as new curricula and methodologies have been developed. It was the intent of this research to provide statistical data and verbal comparisons on selected research questions to determine the effect of children's chronological age on the ability to generalize social studies concepts.

The following research questions were investigated:

1. Do North Dakota elementary students differ from Swiss Children investigated by Piaget in their concept of nation?

2. Do North Dakota …

The Critical Thinking Ability Of New School Sixth Grade Students, Lowell H. Thompson

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Problem: The major purpose of this study was to determine if the teacher training program of the New School of Behavioral Studies in Education had been successful in preparing elementary teachers capable of creating a classroom environment more conducive to the development of critical thinking in the area of social studies.

In addition the study investigated the reliability of the Social Studies Inference Test and also determined what relationships existed between the Iowa Test of Basic Skills, the SRA Test, and the various sections of the Social Studies Inference Test.

Procedure: The research population consisted of 643 students enrolled in …

The Introduction Of Asian History Into Utah High Schools, Carol M. Hinckley

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Asian history is increasingly recognized by experts as a necessary part of a high school student's world history experience. Asia is important for them to study because of its great intrinsic value and because of Asia's relationship with the United States in the future. To date, however, in Utah there are no separate Asian history courses being taught and few teachers include Asia as an important part of the world history course.

Schools in other parts of the nation have instituted practical Asian history courses and Utah can follow their example. Teachers should consider how much time can be devoted …

A Study To Determine The Knowledge And Concepts Of Business Education As Understood By Minnesota School Board Chairmen, Virginia Moline Sundberg

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Fleas From Citellus Tridecemlineatus And Their East-West Distribution In North Dakota, Robert F. Kinzel

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A Study Of Selected Aspects Of Business Education In The Catholic High Schools Of Nebraska, Mary Laurette, Sister Quinn

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The Legal System Of The Red Lake Reservation, William J. Lawrence

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Petrography Of Xenolith Zones In The Black Face-Ames Plutons, Western San Juan Mountains, Colorado, Richard B. Moore

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The middle to late Tertiary Black Face-Ames plutons are irregularly-shaped, intrusive bodies located in the San Miguel Mountains of southwestern Colorado. The Ames pluton is generally a composite sill; the Black Face pluton is an asymmetric laccol1th. The two plutons are probably joined at depth, and together they form a crudely annular outcrop pattern, open toward the west. The principal rock type within the plutons is granodiorite porphyry, although part of the Ames pluton consists of porphyritic rhyodacite.

Two major zones of xenoliths of Precambrian rock occur within the Black Face-Ames plutons; scattered xenoliths are found at widely separated locations. …

A Study Of Instructional Efficiency And Graduate Production For Selected Major/Minor Curricula At The North Dakota State Colleges., Orlo Allen Sundre

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Farm Size In North Dakota, Song-Young Huo

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Implications For North Dakota Of A Regional Intermediate Unit Of School District Organization., Louis Murray Wangberg

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A Preliminary Investigation Of Contrast Enhancement Using Kodak High Contrast Copy Film 5069, Gregory K. Lee

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Computer Analysis Of Snowfall In North Dakota, Walter C. Murphy

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The Contributions Of George A. Smith To The Establishment Of The Mormon Society In The Territory Of Utah, C. Kent Dunford

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This study is an examination of the contributions made by George A. Smith (1817-1875) to the Mormon society in the Utah Territory. It is an historical exposition and appraisal of his work as a Church leader, colonizer, historian, military leader, and politician.

George A. Smith was one of the most distinguished Mormon leaders during Brigham Young's administration as Church President. He played a vital role in aiding the exiled saints living in Iowa to complete the long exodus to Utah. The first colonizing mission to venture south of Utah Valley was led by George A. Smith. He acted as an …