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“According To Wikipedia…”: A Comparative Analysis Of The Establishment And Display Of Authority In A Social Problems Textbook And Wikipedia, Alexander A. Hernandez

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

In this study, I aim to examine (1) how authority is established and (2) how it is displayed. Through the use of content analysis, I investigate how the topics of "gender" and "race" within a contemporary social problems textbook compares and contrasts to corresponding Wikipedia articles. Through my research I wish to shed light on the social construction of knowledge within our modern society while also shedding light on the role that authority plays within knowledge. In order to examine how authority is established I examined the number of citations found in each topic, the publishing date of each reference …

The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 2009-04-10, Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice: 2001-2011

This edition of the College of Wooster's student run newspaper was published on April 10 of 2009 and it is eight pages long. The college will be opening a Center for Diversity and Global Engagement in the fall of 2009, likely located in the what will be a newly renovated Babcock Hall. On April 3, the Great Decisions Forum took place with a focus on the downfall of the economy. An article on the second page discusses how the class of 2009 will be emerging into one of the most difficult job markets. Three jaguars were born at the Akron …

The Murray State News, April 10, 2009, The Murray State News

Murray State University Collection

No abstract provided.

Penn State: Symbol And Myth, Gary G. Desantis

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This thesis will focus on the popular culture iconography of the Pennsylvania State University: the Nittany Lion-as a symbol and apolitical mascot; Happy Valley, the geographic area in which the university is located, as a kind of sacred place and utopia in the Keystone State; football-its hallowed shrines, legendary coaches, and heroic players; regional foods and delicacies-from the unique offerings of the area's diners to the University Creamery (where patrons yearly consume more than 750,000 ice cream cones); and Lion Shrine and the adjacent Nittany Lion Inn-where the faithful have made pilgrimages since the early-twentieth century. The sum of these …

Observer, Central Washington University

Student Newspaper

Student newspaper for Central Washington University for April 9, 2009

Commonwealth Times 2009-04-09

Commonwealth Times, 1969-

No abstract provided.

April 9, 2009, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2000-2009

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Differences In The Experiences Of Boys And Girls In A Camp Environment, Margaret Miltenberger, Jane Jopling, Martha Garton

Journal of Youth Development

Between the ages of nine and twelve, key developmental differences exist between genders. Boys’ and girls’ brains simply develop in a different sequence (Sax, 2007) and at a different rate (Hanlon, et al., 1999). Since the 1970’s a tendency toward gender blindness and a lack of understanding about the real developmental differences between boys and girls may have limited the ability of youth professionals to best serve all youth. This paper highlights a study of whether boys and girls differ in camp experience and in life skill development as a result of camp? Fifteen counties with 28 individual camps participated …

10th Unh Undergraduate Research Conference Features More Than 850 Students, Jody Record

Media Relations

No abstract provided.

Jazz Combos, Trey Wright

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

Kennesaw State University School of Music presents Jazz Combos.

Washington University Record, April 9, 2009

Washington University Record

No abstract provided.

On The Status Of Women In Philosophy Or Great Men, Little Black Dresses, & The Virtues Of Keeping One’S Feet On The Ground, Babette Babich

Working Papers

No abstract provided.

Prospecuts, April 8, 2009, Patrick Wood, Levi Norman, Chuck Shepherd, Chrissie Mckenney, Jesse Woodrum, Samantha Hylla

Prospectus 2009

No abstract provided.

The Rattler (Volume 96, Issue 10, Edition 1), St. Mary's University

The Rattler (Previous issues)

Founded in 1919, The Rattler is the student voice of St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. The newspaper documents campus life, academic and social issues, student opinion, and local and national events as they relate to the University community. Content typically includes news articles, editorial commentary, arts and culture coverage, sports reporting, and advertisements.

The Daily Gamecock, Wednesday, April 8, 2009, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

April

No abstract provided.

Poverty In The Texas Borderland And Lower Mississippi Delta: A Comparative Analysis Of Differences By Family Type, Tim Slack, Joachim Singelmann, Kayla Fontenot, Dudley L. Poston, Rogelio Saenz, Carlos Siordia

Faculty Publications

We provide a comparative analysis of county-level poverty in the two poorest regions of the United States - the Texas Borderland and the Lower Mississippi Delta - with a special focus on differences by family type. Our results reveal important regional variation in both the prevalence of poverty and the composition of the poor population across major family types. Using OLS regression models of family type-specific poverty we demonstrate three key findings: 1) There are no significant regional differences in poverty levels by family type between the Borderland and the Delta, net of important structural factors that characterize the regions; …

The Spinnaker Vol. 32 No. 26, University Of North Florida

Spinnaker

Student newspaper for the UNF community.

Volume 46, Number 33: April 08, 2009, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

We’Re Here, We’Re Hopeful, And We Can Do Well: Conceptions And Attributes Of Positive Youth Development Among Immigrant Youth, Yulika Forman, Dan Du, Megan Kiely, Jennifer Carrano

Journal of Youth Development

Using qualitative and quantitative information from Grades 8 and 9 of the 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development (PYD), we describe the conceptions of thriving youth present within adolescent immigrants to the United States, and interrelate these conceptions with quantitative scores for PYD, contribution, and positive future orientation. Conceptions of thriving that included positive future orientation were associated with higher quantitative scores for PYD and Contribution. Conceiving of thriving as making contributions to themselves or their communities was associated with higher quantitative scores for Contribution. These findings suggest that immigrant youth whose qualitative definitions of thriving include the U.S.-based conceptions …

Naccs 36th Annual Conference, National Association For Chicana And Chicano Studies

NACCS Conference Programs

¡El Movimiento Sigue!
April 8-11, 2009
Hyatt Regency Hotel

Online Learning Success: Underlying Constructs Affecting Student Attrition, Sandra Porta-Merida

Graduate Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios

With the advent of the Internet, distance education has achieved a new meaning. Online delivery has become one of the most convenient ways to impart knowledge and education, and it has opened new educational possibilities for some who prefer this method of learning, rather than the traditional classroom setting.

The purpose of this critical analysis of theoretical and empirical literature is to explore the relationships among, online student progress, student characteristics of successful online completers, and to identify areas of future scholarly inquiry. The review examines how social and academic integration are predictors of course performance and course persistence in …

It's Happening At State: April 08, 2009

It's Happening at State

Provides summary information of news and events of interest to the faculty and staff of NDSU.

Campus Assembly Minutes 04/07/2009, Campus Assembly

Campus Assembly

No abstract provided.

Francophone African Immigration To The United States: Causes And Implications For American Social Work Practice, Whitney R. Henderson

Social Work Theses

Francophone, or French-speaking, West Africans immigrants within the United States are of particular interest due to their choice of relocation. It is noteworthy because they are choosing not to immigrate to France, where there is excellent healthcare offered and the language commonality between France and the immigrant. This research studies why members of this population were choosing the United States over France. This exploratory research of Francophone West African immigration to the United States was conducted via face-to-face interviews with three members of this particular population in Providence, Rhode Island. Results from the interviews indicated that there are various reasons …

Dealing With The Unsuccessful Cases: An Assessment Of The Experiences And Process Of Coping With Patient Suicide In Mental Healthcare Professionals, Jennifer Heinemann

Social Work Theses

Mental health care professionals will inevitably encounter all types of “unsuccessful cases” in their line of work. Patient suicide is the extreme of these cases and can have a negative impact on their personal and professional life. This study sought to continue and expand research in this area by investigating the experiences and impact of patient suicide on all mental health professionals, the services available to them, and their opinions on best practice methods. Twenty- eight in-patient and five out-patient mental healthcare workers in Rhode Island were surveyed for this study. Analysis confirmed the impact of patient suicide on professionals …

Campus Assembly Agenda: Curriculum Committee 04/07/2009, Curriculum Committee

Curriculum Committee Reports

No abstract provided.

Campus Assembly Minutes 04/07/2009, Campus Assembly

Campus Assembly

No abstract provided.

Democracy And Equity In Schools Is Topic Of Next Unh Sidore Lecture April 21, Lori Wright

Media Relations

No abstract provided.

The New Hampshire, Vol. 98 [99], No. 44 (April 10, 2009), The New Hampshire

The New Hampshire Print Edition

An independent student produced newspaper from the University of New Hampshire. This volume was printed as 98, but it is the 99th volume in the series. This was corrected in pencil.

Digging It: A Participatory Ethnography Of The Experiences At A School Garden, Branimir Cvetkovic

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This case study of a school garden focuses on concepts of community that are fostered and embodied at this setting. By utilizing participatory ethnographic methodologies, this research explored gemeinschaft and gesellschaft concepts of community. Data reveals that students are able to learn mastery, belonging, generosity and independence while participating in the garden work. Teachers manage students who attempt to challenge the boundaries of this community by utilizing and ethic of care which allows teachers to de-emphasize authority and to first consider the networks of relationships and how to mend and improve them. Students are able to experience governmentality and an …