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The Abcs Of Communicating Results, Deborah S. Archambeault, Morgen Rose Dec 2010

The Abcs Of Communicating Results, Deborah S. Archambeault, Morgen Rose

Accounting Faculty Publications

Communicating results is an integral part of the internal auditor's job, and The IIA's International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing recognizes its importance by specifying in Standard 2420 that communications should be "accurate, objective, clear, concise, constructive, complete, and timely." In its 2009 survey. The Biggest Internal Audit Challenges in the Next Five Years, Protiviti, a global consulting firm, ranked communication with management and the audit committee as one of the biggest challenges facing internal auditing through 2012. Their subsequent 2010 Internal Audit Capabilities and Needs Survey identified presentation skills as the top "need to improve" personal …


Deafdigest: Deaf Sports News December 1, 2010, Barry Strassler Dec 2010

Deafdigest: Deaf Sports News December 1, 2010, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Sports 2010

No abstract provided.


The Impact Of Content Courses On Pre-Service Elementary Teachers’ Mathematical Content Knowledge, Michael Matthews, Janice Rech, Neal Grandgenett Dec 2010

The Impact Of Content Courses On Pre-Service Elementary Teachers’ Mathematical Content Knowledge, Michael Matthews, Janice Rech, Neal Grandgenett

Teacher Education Faculty Publications

In response to research documenting the mathematical deficiencies of pre-service elementary teachers, many teacher preparation programs are requiring mathematical content courses specifically focusing on the mathematics taught at the elementary level. This study considers what impact two such courses (one course focusing on Arithmetic, and the other course focusing on Geometry and Measurement) had on the mathematical content knowledge and attitude towards mathematics by comparing a group of pre-service elementary teachers who took these courses to a group of pre-service elementary teachers who took only a more general mathematics course (such as College Algebra). Results indicated that those teachers who …


Developmental Bibliotherapy In Practice: A Study Of Bibliotherapy Effects On Kindergarten Behavior, Courtney Hawley Dec 2010

Developmental Bibliotherapy In Practice: A Study Of Bibliotherapy Effects On Kindergarten Behavior, Courtney Hawley

Graduate Theses

Bibliotherapy is the use of books and other print media for the purpose of instructing the audience about a certain topic. Developmental bibliotherapy is a form of bibliotherapy in which a teacher or other facilitator presents a book to a group in order to help instruct a desired behavior. This study was conducted to determine the effects of developmental bibliotherapy instruction over the course of a six weeks time period in the Kindergarten classroom. I wanted to determine the effectiveness of the bibliotherapy program as it related to teaching problem solving behaviors for a small group of students. The students …


Estimating A Small-Scale Macroeconometric Model (Ssmm) For Nigeria: A Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium (Dsge) Approach, Charlse N.O Mordi, Michael A. Adebiyi Dec 2010

Estimating A Small-Scale Macroeconometric Model (Ssmm) For Nigeria: A Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium (Dsge) Approach, Charlse N.O Mordi, Michael A. Adebiyi

CBN Occasional Papers

This paper attempts to develop a small scale macroeconometric model for the Nigerian economy using dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) methodology. Particular attention is paid to using impulse responses to explain the dynamic properties of the model. This model incorporates expectation as an anchor in the forward-looking monetary policy objective of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). It captures most of the channels through which policymakers believe monetary policy can influence a small open economy with a managed floating exchange rate. The model was taken to the data by means of Bayesian estimation with the following major findings. First, although …


Is The Philips Curve Useful For Monetary Policy In Nigeria, Carlos J. Garcia Dec 2010

Is The Philips Curve Useful For Monetary Policy In Nigeria, Carlos J. Garcia

CBN Occasional Papers

The objective of this article is to determine if the Phillips curve is a relevant tool to conduct monetary policy in African countries wishing to adopt an inflation-targeting regime. I choose Nigeria as a case of study because it is in the early stage of the implementation of this regime. I estimate a medium-sized model for monetary policy analysis. The model reflects a synthesis between the New Keynesian and the Real Business Cycle (RBC) approaches. Then I estimate the model by using Bayesian econometric technique in order to overcome the shortage of data availability. The study concludes that there is …


Parking Management For Silicon Valley–A Guide For Planners, Decision Makers, And The General Public, Tracy Wang Dec 2010

Parking Management For Silicon Valley–A Guide For Planners, Decision Makers, And The General Public, Tracy Wang

Master's Theses

The crisis of climate change has jumpstarted a renewed interest in environmental sustainability. The growing awareness of the problem and the ensuing intense search for solutions called for a scrutinizing reexamination of the relationships between transportation, land use, and greenhouse gas emissions. Major publications such as The High Cost of Free Parking by Donald Shoup in 2005, and Parking Management, Strategies, Evaluation and Planning by Todd Litman in 2008, have identified parking as a crucial link. Parking issues are intrinsic to planning because parking facilities are a major land use type that affects how we design and build our commercial …


Easterner, Vol. 62, No. 10, December 1, 2010, Associated Students Of Eastern Washington University Dec 2010

Easterner, Vol. 62, No. 10, December 1, 2010, Associated Students Of Eastern Washington University

Student Newspapers

This issue of the Easterner contains articles about proposed budget cuts, police escorts to provide safety for students, Pence Union Building (PUB) remodel planning, scholarships, new Board of Trustees members, police opinions of counter protesters to the Westboro Baptist Church demonstration, a faculty art exhibit, fighting in hockey, and the football team's championship run.


Checkouts By Patron Type: December 2010, Ruth E.. Souto Dec 2010

Checkouts By Patron Type: December 2010, Ruth E.. Souto

HELIN Monthly Loan Statistics

Borrowing by patron type - December 2010


Analysis Of A Database Insider Threat Model, Andrea Samuel Dec 2010

Analysis Of A Database Insider Threat Model, Andrea Samuel

Computer Science and Computer Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses

According to Silicon.com's CIO Insight - Beware the Insider Security Threat, insiders are bigger threats to corporate security than external threats such as denial of service attacks or malware. Statistics show that 70% of fraud is perpetrated by staff and that the main data security threat comes from poorly trained or disgruntled employees who are authorized to have access to data and file stores [4]. This research project focuses specifically on the problem of insider threat in relational database systems. The project involves simulating research conducted in Qussai Yaseen and Brajendra Panda's research paper, Predicting and Preventing Insider Threat in …


Summary Report Of The Mainecare Listening Sessions, Anush Yousefian Hansen Ms,Ma, Katherine Rosingana, Nadine Edris Msw Dec 2010

Summary Report Of The Mainecare Listening Sessions, Anush Yousefian Hansen Ms,Ma, Katherine Rosingana, Nadine Edris Msw

Disability & Aging

In September of 2010, the Muskie School of Public Service conducted four Listening Sessions with MaineCare members to gather in-depth information about their experiences on MaineCare, their likes and dislikes, and suggestions, needs and wants for improving the program. The overall goal of these sessions was to provide rich information to help inform DHHS in their design of a new managed care initiative. Funding for this project was provided by the Maine Health Access Foundation (MeHAF).


The Burden Of Motherhood: The Effect Of Reproductive Load On Female Lizard Locomotor, Foraging, And Social Behavior, Michele A. Johnson, J. L. Caton, R. E. Cohen, J. R. Vandecar, J. Wade Dec 2010

The Burden Of Motherhood: The Effect Of Reproductive Load On Female Lizard Locomotor, Foraging, And Social Behavior, Michele A. Johnson, J. L. Caton, R. E. Cohen, J. R. Vandecar, J. Wade

Biology Faculty Research

The costs of reproduction, involving demands associated with both current and future reproductive efforts, may place a substantial burden on females. However, animals may minimize these costs by modifying their behavior across the reproductive cycle. We examined the effects of reproductive load on three types of behavior (locomotion, foraging, and social displays) in green anole lizards (Anolis carolinensis) by comparing egg, follicle, and oviduct mass and volume with field observational data. We found that female locomotor and social display behaviors decreased as reproductive load increased, suggesting behavioral modification in these traits, but we detected no relationship between foraging and …


Vol. Xlvii, No. 5: Cecilia Woloch: "Dreaming The Long Carpathian Dreams", Lynnell Edwards Dec 2010

Vol. Xlvii, No. 5: Cecilia Woloch: "Dreaming The Long Carpathian Dreams", Lynnell Edwards

The Hollins Critic

No abstract provided.


Sr Visits: The Donald C. & Elizabeth M. Dickinson Research Center At The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Benjamin R. Harris Dec 2010

Sr Visits: The Donald C. & Elizabeth M. Dickinson Research Center At The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Benjamin R. Harris

Library Faculty Research

Situated atop Persimmon Hill on Oklahoma City's northeast side, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Center has spent forty-five years as the crown jewel of the city's attractions. Aside from exhibits featuring world-renowned art works, authentic western memorabilia, and informational displays, researchers and visitors can take advantage of the Donald C. & Elizabeth M. Dickinson Research Center. The archive includes books, serials, films, image collections and more, and curators depend upon this resource in the development of new exhibits. Serials Review learns about the history, materials, and services associated with the Dickinson Research Center.


Learning That Is Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts: Efforts To Build An Integrative Learning Model In Music Management, David Chase, Keith Hatschek Dec 2010

Learning That Is Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts: Efforts To Build An Integrative Learning Model In Music Management, David Chase, Keith Hatschek

Conservatory of Music Faculty Articles

How can music industry programs best prepare students for the near constant change and ambiguity engendered by the rapid pace of technological and structural change to the global music and entertainment business? For the authors, the answer to this question has been to develop a new model for teaching and learning in the Music Management degree program they direct. This article provides an explanation for the process of developing this revised program. It is structured in two parts, which follow a brief introduction: the fi rst part looks at the changing landscape of approaches to student learning and its meaning …


Testing Shock Absorbers: Towards A Faster Parallelizable Algorithm, Christian Servin Dec 2010

Fundamental Physical Equations Can Be Derived By Applying Fuzzy Methodology To Informal Physical Ideas, Eric Gutierrez, Vladik Kreinovich Dec 2010

From Single To Double Use Expressions, With Applications To Parametric Interval Linear Systems: On Computational Complexity Of Fuzzy And Interval Computations, Joseph A Lorkowski Dec 2010

Reducing Over-Conservative Expert Failure Rate Estimates In The Presence Of Limited Data: A New Probabilistic/Fuzzy Approach, Carlos M. Ferregut, F. Joshua Campos, Vladik Kreinovich Dec 2010

Least Sensitive (Most Robust) Fuzzy "Exclusive Or" Operations, Jesus E. Hernandez, Jaime Nava Dec 2010

Adding Constraints -- A (Seemingly Counterintuitive But) Useful Heuristic In Solving Difficult Problems, Olga Kosheleva, Martine Ceberio, Vladik Kreinovich Dec 2010

Adding Constraints -- A (Seemingly Counterintuitive But) Useful Heuristic In Solving Difficult Problems, Olga Kosheleva, Martine Ceberio, Vladik Kreinovich

Departmental Technical Reports (CS)

Intuitively, the more constraints we impose on a problem, the more difficult it is to solve it. However, in practice, difficult-to-solve problems sometimes get solved when we impose additional constraints and thus, make the problems seemingly more complex. In this methodological paper, we explain this seemingly counter-intuitive phenomenon, and we show that, dues to this explanation, additional constraints can serve as a useful heuristic in solving difficult problems.


Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, And The Federal Role In The Secondary Mortgage Market, United States: Congress: Congressional Budget Office (Cbo) Dec 2010

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, And The Federal Role In The Secondary Mortgage Market, United States: Congress: Congressional Budget Office (Cbo)

Documents

Includes the Overview of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Secondary Mortgage Market, Possible Rationales for a Federal Role in the Secondary Mortgage Market, Weaknesses of the Precrisis Model for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Alternative Approaches for the Future of the Secondary Mortgage Market, History of the Secondary Mortgage Market, and The Federal Home Loan Banks.


25-Year Club, John M. Dunn Dec 2010

25-Year Club, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.


Ict In The Teaching Of Science And Mathematics In Year 8 In Australia: Report From The Iea Second International Technology In Education Study (Sites) Survey, John Ainley, Frances Eveleigh, Chris Freeman, Kate O'Malley Dec 2010

Ict In The Teaching Of Science And Mathematics In Year 8 In Australia: Report From The Iea Second International Technology In Education Study (Sites) Survey, John Ainley, Frances Eveleigh, Chris Freeman, Kate O'Malley

ACER Research Monographs

The IEA Second International Technology in Education Study (SITES) is an international comparative research program studying the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in education. Its central focus is on understanding how ICT affects the way teaching and learning takes place in schools. In many educational systems there is a desire to use ICT to support changes in teaching and learning and policies have been implemented to promote the use of ICT by equipping schools with computers and network connections, training teachers in the use of ICT and providing digital resources. Although there is a growing body of research …


12/01/2010 Obituary Records, Hawaii Obituaries Dec 2010

12/01/2010 Obituary Records, Hawaii Obituaries

Obituaries

List of Obituaries for individuals who passed away on 12/01/2010. Scroll down to see the names and obituary description.


Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar Dec 2010

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

WKU Administration Documents

Commencement program listing graduates.


Choices For Bates, December 2010 Dec 2010

Choices For Bates, December 2010

Occasional Publications

No abstract provided.


Fishing For Leadership: A Service Philosophy In Library Technical Services, Connie Foster Dec 2010

Fishing For Leadership: A Service Philosophy In Library Technical Services, Connie Foster

DLTS Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Conference Planning Committee Report Dec 2010

Conference Planning Committee Report

NASIG Newsletter

No abstract provided.


Citizen Participation, Metadiscourse And Accountability: A Public Hearing On A Zoning Change For Wal-Mart, Richard Buttny Dec 2010

Citizen Participation, Metadiscourse And Accountability: A Public Hearing On A Zoning Change For Wal-Mart, Richard Buttny

Communication and Rhetorical Studies - All Scholarship

During a contentious public hearing on a zoning change for Wal-Mart, participants at times moved to a metadiscursive level with utterances such as, “expect to be listened to,” “I have a question,” or reading quotes of Town Board members from the newspaper. Such metadiscursive references allow participants to attempt to structure, or depart, from the public hearing format. Metadiscursive references also work to criticize their opponents’ speech or the process. Metadiscourse has the consequence of contextualizing the participation framework of the hearing as to topic, length of presentation, and mode of interaction. From a normative perspective, metadiscourse is used to …