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Fifteen English Novels: An Annotated Bibliography, Robin Pounders

Honors Theses

Although novels hold a secure, unquestioned place in twentieth century culture, they have not always claimed such a position. The novel, as everything else, had to have its beginning sometime, and, for this genre, that 'sometime' was the eighteenth century.

Called for by a greater literacy rate and the increasing leisure time of a society which fostered few forms of public entertainment, the novel began as an experiment. It was conceived in the minds of imaginative artists, was tested on paper, then evaluated and revised. Variables were constantly being brought into play, modified, or enlarge, while 'tried and true' became …

Vocabulary Study, Ishak Enggano

Honors Theses

Puropse: The purpose of this study is to improve and increase my vocabulary, prepare for the Medical College Admission Test.

Procedure: My research procedures included the following steps.
1. Use Word Mastery Made Simple book.
2. Learn the spelling and pronunciation of the desired word.
3. Learn the general meaning of the unknown word and use it in a sentence.
4. If practical, learn the etymology of the word.
5. Occasionally review the newly learned words.

An Analysis Of Newbery Awards: 1922-1947, Pamela Jean Estes

Honors Theses

The intent of this project has been to focus on reading the Newbery award winners from 1922-1947 and to analyze and compare the books.