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A New Model For Evaluating The Online Tutorial: Does Your Tutorial Reflect Your Mission?, Paulette Kerr, Jana Valejs

LOEX Conference Proceedings 2009

The online tutorial has emerged as a ubiquitous representation of information literacy instruction and often is the visible face of these programs. Academic libraries currently boast an expanding array of tutorials which are presented as effective alternatives and supplements to face-to-face instruction. A growing body of literature exists about the design and evaluation of the online tutorial (Atwater-Singer & Metcalf, 2006; Dewald, 1999; Hrycaj, 2005; Tronstad, Phillips, Garcia, & Harlow, 2009). Typically, evaluations focus on the quality of the tutorial or its effect on student learning. Quality questions ask whether it is engaging, easy to navigate, and up-to-date. Effectiveness questions …

Looking Through The Class And What Alice Found There: A Frustrated Analysis Of Law School Admissions Policies And Practices., Robert Steinbuch

The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice

Abstract Forthcoming.

Pseudokarst Commission Newsletter, No. 22, December 2011, Jan Urban

Pseudokarst Commission Newsletter

Contents: Terminology and Genetic Types of Boulder Caves -- New Study on the Abrasion Caves near Auckland (New Zealand) -- Root Stalagmite Discovery No. 4 in Austria -- Karst and Pseudokarst at Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, USA -- Second International Conference on Granite Caves, Sweden, 2011 -- Good News! -- 12th International Symposium on Pseudokarst, 11-14 September 2012, Tui, Galicia, Spain -- Sandstone Landscapes III, 25-28 April 2012, Stolowe Mountains National Park, Kudowa Zdroj, Poland -- Karl Mais, 1940-2012 -- Editorial Note

Heterogeneous Rates Of Molecular Evolution Among Cryptic Species Of The Ciliate Morphospecies Chilodonella Uncinata, Laura A. Katz, Jennifer Deberardinis, Meaghan S. Hall, Alexandra M. Kovner, Micah Dunthorn, Spencer V. Muse

Biological Sciences: Faculty Publications

While molecular analyses have provided insight into the phylogeny of ciliates, the few studies assessing intraspecific variation have largely relied on just a single locus [e.g., nuclear small subunit rDNA (nSSUrDNA) or mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase I]. In this study, we characterize the diversity of several nuclear protein-coding genes plus both nSSU-rDNA and mitochondrial small subunit rDNA (mtSSU-rDNA) of five isolates of the ciliate morphospecies Chilodonella uncinata. Although these isolates have nearly identical nSSU-rDNA sequences, they differ by up to 8.0% in mtSSU-rDNA. Comparative analyses of all loci, including b-tubulin paralogs, indicate a lack of recombination between strains, demonstrating that the …

Hpv 20" Composite Disc Wheel Design And Production Senior Project, Stephen Abraham, Jack Pearson, Chad Carpenter

Mechanical Engineering

This project report will serve to describe the goals, objectives, and overall process of the Cal Poly Mechanical Engineering senior project team, PolyWheel, in the design and fabrication of a complete set of 20” composite disc wheels for use on a high-efficiency human powered vehicle (HPV). The project will include the manufacturing of durable and reusable molds to build the wheels in order for multiple wheel sets to be made in the future. The wheels will be designed and built to be compatible with the Cal Poly HPV Team’s 2012 race bike and by other streamlined recumbent bicycles requiring a …

Cplop - Cal Poly's Library Of Pyroprints, Kevin Webb

Computer Engineering

California Polytechnic Library of Pyroprints, CPLOP, is a web driven data-base application that stores data from the biology’s departments E. coli Pyrosequencing project. Some of this data was stored in Excel datasheets, while data from the pyrosequencing machines was stored as just a list of random .xml files. There was no useful way to organize and store the massive amounts of data from multiple file sources in one location, nor to perform the complicated searches and comparisons that the project requires. CPLOP’s primary goal is to store such data in three organized tables that relate to one another. It was …

The Changing Geography And Fortunes Of Dublin Haute Cuisine Restaurants, 1958-2008, Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire

Articles

This paper considers the changing geography and fortunes of Dublin’s haute cuisine restaurants over the last half century, placing them within both a national and international context. Ireland’s place within the global story of food is discussed, and the paper illustrates links between Dublin and European and global trends. The paper points out that Dublin in the 1950s could be seen as the gastronomic capital of the British Isles. The leading restaurateurs are briefly profiled, and the decline, stagnation, and gradual re-birth of Dublin’s haute cuisine restaurants over the 1958-2008 period is charted and discussed. The paper combines data from …

Restoring Salt Marsh And Functions To Newly Acquired Shoreline In North Mill Pond, Portsmouth, David M. Burdick

PREP Reports & Publications

A berm of construction debris used to fill salt marsh and steepen the shoreline along North Mill Pond many decades ago was removed in 2010 after the land was deeded to the City. Removal of the berm reestablished regular tidal flooding to over 2,400 ft2 of tidal marsh. From 2009 to 2011, the fifth grade classes at New Franklin School learned about the project and planted mussels, shrubs and marsh plants at the site. Plant survival was excellent in the low marsh (94%) and good in the high marsh (77%). By September 2011 (Year Two) plant cover increased to 42% …

Action And Motivation: Measuring Perception Or Strategies?, Frank H. Durgin, Dinah Rachel Dewald , '13, Stephanie Maria Lechich , '14, Z. Li, Zachary Francis Ontiveros , '11

Psychology Faculty Works

It has been suggested that when judging the distance to a desirable object, motivated distortions of perceived distance occur, and that these distortions can be measured by actions, such as throwing a beanbag. The results of two new experiments suggest that reported variations in beanbag performance may instead depend on instructional effects, such as ones that emphasize proximity rather than accuracy. When the goal was to be closest to the target, underthrowing was observed, whether the target was intrinsically valuable or not. When the goal was to hit the target, however, throwing performance was unbiased.

Testing Hypotheses Of The Demographic Transition In San Borja, Bolivia, Kristin Snopkowski

Anthropology ETDs

Understanding the demographic transition, a trend in which fertility drops after a period of population growth, has been an important area of anthropological and demographic research. This dissertation seeks to understand fertility change by testing five models that have been presented in the literature. The predictions that are unique to each hypothesis are tested in San Borja, Bolivia, a community currently undergoing a fertility transition. Low modern fertility seems counter-intuitive given the increase of individual wealth, but there have not been sufficient tests to lead to an understanding of why this occurs. Informational hypotheses explain fertility transition as a change …

Synthesis, Characterization And Applications Of One-Dimensional Metal Oxide Nanostructures, Alexander Charles Santulli

Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions)

Nanomaterials have been of keen research interest, owing to their exciting and unique properties (e.g. optical, magnetic, electronic, and mechanical). These properties allow nanomaterials to have many applications in areas of medicine, alternative energy, catalysis, and information storage. In particular, one-dimensional (1D) nanomaterials are highly advantageous, owing to the inherent anisotropic nature, which allows for effective transport and study of properties on the nanoscale. More specifically, 1D metal oxide nanomaterials are of particular interest, owing to their high thermal and chemical stability, as well as their intriguing optical, electronic, and magnetic properties. Herein, we will investigate the synthesis and characterization …

Party Identification, Values, Risk Perceptions And Public Opinion On Climate Change, Jacob Sohlberg

Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions)

While the scientific debate over climate change has been settled, the U.S. public is profoundly divided. Some people view climate change as a huge problem that needs to be resolved, whereas others dismiss it as non-issue. It is vital that we understand what is driving attitudes on this issue since climate change is likely to alter our world in multiple, mostly negative, ways. In this dissertation, I rely on experiments, surveys and content analysis to examine the relative merits of two broad perspectives on what is driving public opinion on climate change. One perspective centers on the role of party …

Programmable Control Of The Tandem Vandegraaff, Gregory Wille

Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions)

The control system of the Tandem Van de Graaf (VDG) electrostatic accelerator was upgraded in situ, replacing analog control devices with digitally programmable devices, in order to make the control system more intuitive, automated, mobile, upgradable, and generally more user-friendly. The control replacement represents a change in mission focus from scientic research by a small number of highly skilled operators, to a new mission of education, outreach, and freelance precision measurement by a class of operators who are more numerous yet less highly trained. Design considerations and installation details are described within. | 44 pages

Clemson Commencement Program, December 2011, Clemson University

Clemson Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

Exploring Factors Of Media Characteristic Influencing Flow In Learning Through Virtual Worlds, Beomkyu Choi, Youngkyun Baek

Educational Technology Faculty Publications and Presentations

This study aims to find out factors of media characteristic which are considered to influence flow in learning through virtual worlds. One hundred ninety eight elementary students who are eleven to twelve years old participated in this study. After the exploratory factor analysis, to extract media characteristics of virtual worlds, seventy-eight elementary students who are eleven years old were used in the analysis of exploring relationships between factors influencing flow.

The results of this study show that distinct media characteristics of virtual worlds affecting engagement were labeled 'interactivity', 'representational fidelity', 'immediacy of communication', 'consistency', and 'persistence' after the exploratory factor …

Managing Undocumented Students: Do Undocumented Students Hinder Student Performance?, Gregory Hill, Daniel P. Hawes

Public Policy and Administration Faculty Publications and Presentations

Illegal immigration is a salient topic for policy makers and for local units of government who are responsible for implementing policies. One particularly relevant policy topic is to what extent undocumented students affect performance in public schools, and if undocumented students do have an impact on performance, what can be done about it? Using Texas as a case study, this analysis finds that, surprisingly, undocumented students have only a marginal effect on the overall performance on standardized exams. Among Latinos, however, there is a statistically negative effect. Furthermore, evidence suggests that managerial skills can mitigate those negative effects.

Cave Talk, December 2011, Diane Thompson

Cave Talk

Contents: From the Desk of the President -- International Park World Publication -- Free Webinars -- NCA 2012 Convention -- Administrative Notes

The Daily Gamecock, Thursday, December 1, 2011, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

December

No abstract provided.

Missouri National Recreational River, Natural Resource Condition Assessment, Kevin J. Stark, Lucas J. Danzinger, Michael R. Komp, Andy J. Nadeau, Shannon Amberg, Eric J. Iverson, David Kadlec, Barry Drazkowski

United States National Park Service: Publications

Executive Summary

As a unit in the National Park Service (NPS), Missouri National Recreational River (MNRR) is responsible for the management and conservation of natural resources within its boundaries. This mandate is supported by the National Park Service Organic Act of 1916, which directs the NPS to:

conserve the scenery and natural and historic objects and the wildlife therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such a manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.

In 2003, NPS Water Resources Division received funding through the Natural Resource Challenge …

Mexico Through The Russian Gaze: Olga Costa In Guanajuato, Yulia Stakhnevich

Bridgewater Review

No abstract provided.

The Comment, December 1, 2011, Bridgewater State University

The Comment

No abstract provided.

The Fate Of The Davao Penal Colony #502 "Branch" Of The Lds Church, 1944, David L. Clark, Bart J. Kowallis

BYU Studies

On September 7, 1944, 668 American POWs were killed when the unmarked Japanese ship in which they were being transported was hit by friendly fire. Among those POWs were several members of an unofficial LDS "branch" that had formed in a penal colony near Davao, on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. The branch of POWs had contraband scriptures and a hymnbook and met together weekly. This article tells as much of their story as has come to light: who they were, their service, and their capture. The article ends with a discussion of the theological implications of their …

Genealib Archive 2011-12, Genealib

GENEALIB Archive

No abstract provided.

1,1'-{[1,4-Phenyl-Enebis(Methyl-Ene)]Bis-(-Oxy)Bis-(3,1-Phenyl-Ene)}Diethanone, N.N. Al-Mohammed, Y. Alias, Z. Abdullah, H. Khaledi

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

In the title compound, C(24)H(22)O(4), the centroid of the central benzene ring lies on a special position of 2/m site symmetry, while the terminal aromatic rings are located on a mirror plane. The central and terminal benzene rings are perpendic-ular to each other. In the crystal, the mol-ecules are connected via C-H⋯O hydrogen bonds into a three-dimensional polymeric structure. The network is further consolidated by a C-H⋯π inter-action.

Anjakan Corak Pengajaran Kemahiran Membuat Hipotesis Dalam Kalangan Murid Sekolah Rendah, F. Darus, R. Mohd Saat

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Kemahiran membuat hipotesis: salah satu kemahiran yang terdapat di dalam kemahiran proses sains bersepadu yang mula diperkenalkan dalam Tahap II sekolah rendah dan terus dikembangkan di sekolah menengah. Sejauhmankah murid sekolah rendah di Malaysia boleh dikategorikan mencapai tahap baik dalam penguasaan kemahiran membuat hipotesis bergantung kepada corak pengajaran dari pembelajaran sains di sekolah rendah. Amalan guru dalam pengajaran sains harus diselaraskan dengan keperluan dan kehendak Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia untuk membolehkan penguasaan kemah iran membuat hipotesis dalam kalangan murid. Fenomena yang sering berlaku di mana pengajaran pembelajaran di sekolah berorientasikan peperiksaan sedikit sebanyak telah mengubah hala tuju guru untuk membantu murid …

Aplikasi Pendekatan Holistik Dalam Pengajaran Bahasa Melayu Di Bilik Darjah, Z. Osman, A.J. Othman

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Kurikulum pendidikan bahasa Melayu peringkat sekolah menengah menuntut agar pengajaran Bahasa Melayu diajar secara bersepadu bagi memenuhi keperluan falsafah pendidikan kebangsaan Akan tetapi, kajian lalu mendapati pengajaran Bahasa Melayu masih diajar secara dikotomi dan terlalu memberi fokus kepada pengetahuan bahasa semata-mata. Oleh sebab itu, kertas kerja ini akan mengetengahkan satu strategi pengajaran yang diharapkan dapat memupuk potensi diri pelajar secara menyeluruh dan seimbang melalui tiga prinsip utama pendekatan ini, iaitu keseimbangan, perkaitan tranformasi. Pendekatan ini diaplikasikan di bilik darjah melalui empat strategi utama iaitu (1) pengajaran secara konteks dan natural, (2) pengajaran secara bertema, (3) keseimbangan antara pengetahuan dan kecekapan …

Approaches And Training In The Education Of The Performing Arts For Pre-Tertiary Schools In Malaysia, R. Johari Md Khir

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

My paper will look at Malaysia's recent effort grooming future generations of artist to be leaders of the arts. Two Arts Schools are set up in the last five year in the country by the Ministry of education for school children, 13 to 18years of age, who have an interest and talent in the visual and performing arts. The curriculum offers a dedicated development path, providing students with a new teaching and learning environment where both their artistic and academic potential are to be realized. The Arts Schools aim to provide quality education for preparing education leaders of the future …

Biology Of Ict-Based Communication Paradigm, D. Darmawan, D. Supriadie, B. Asra

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

A simple phenomenon and sometimes forgotten by all educators, both of basic and higher higher education levels, whereas this phenomenon is the basis of the meaningfulness of a Learning Interaction. In the context of Communication, the phenomenon should be developed, applied, and analyzed by all educators, especially to create the instructional communication quality in every lesson. This paper discussed about the analysis of biological communications technology-based on biological analysis for learners in a learning process. In-depth analysis focused on the effect of the learning stimulus packaged in the form of computer-based instruction (CBI). Results of analysis and verification Learning Interaction …

Challenges And Struggles Of Esl Novice Teachers, F. Senom

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

The transition from the teacher education institution to life in a real classroom has been characterized as a type of reality shock in which beginning teachers realize that the ideals they formed while training may not be appropriate for the realism they are faced with during. their first year of teaching (Farrell, 2003). Unfortunately, this concern is not fully addressed in schools in Malaysia as beginning teachers have the same responsibility as a teacher with many years of service. Marshall et'the (1990) suggest that it is not until they have survived the initial shock of the first year that novices …

Developing Human Resource For The Animation Sector: A Case Study Of Animation Programs In Malaysian Universities And Colleges, F. Abdullah

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Malaysian animation sector is observed to have high potential due to the rapid development of digital and electronic technology that involve directly in the digital content industry. For malaysia to venture into this industry, it is imperative to have strong policies, educations and trainings for talents recruitment in order to be be able to Compete in the global market. This article looks into the state of animation education in Malaysia to assess how new talents are being recruited into the industry. For this purpose, an overview of animation education in Malaysia will be presented and the implementation of animation programs …