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12-2007 Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services Dec 2007

12-2007 Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services

Library Services Newsletters

Minnesota State University, Mankato, Library Services Newsletter for December 2007.


11-2007 Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services Nov 2007

11-2007 Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services

Library Services Newsletters

Minnesota State University, Mankato, Library Services Newsletter for November 2007.


05-2007 Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services May 2007

05-2007 Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services

Library Services Newsletters

Minnesota State University, Mankato, Library Services Newsletter for May 2007.


04-2007 Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services Apr 2007

04-2007 Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services

Library Services Newsletters

Minnesota State University, Mankato, Library Services Newsletter for April 2007.


02-2007 Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services Feb 2007

02-2007 Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services

Library Services Newsletters

Minnesota State University, Mankato, Library Services Newsletter for February 2007.


Lesson Plans Got You Stumped? Gov. Docs. Can Help!, Augustana College - Sioux Falls Jan 2007

Lesson Plans Got You Stumped? Gov. Docs. Can Help!, Augustana College - Sioux Falls

Education/Employment

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Augustana College, South Dakota.


Don't Get Fed Up Teaching The Same Old Classes, State University Of New York, Genesco Jan 2007

Don't Get Fed Up Teaching The Same Old Classes, State University Of New York, Genesco

Education/Employment

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from State University College, Genesco, New York.


Stimulating Reading Excitement In Secondary Level English Language Learners, Rachael J. Schweigert Jan 2007

Stimulating Reading Excitement In Secondary Level English Language Learners, Rachael J. Schweigert

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

The purpose of this paper is to examine how ESL teachers can stimulate reading excitement in secondary level English language learners. The current research about factor which affect reading enjoyment in secondary level English language learners will also be discussed. These factors include element in reading instruction, attitudes toward reading, readability of text, interest level in literature, and availability of meaningful literature. Current research regarding applications that can be used in classrooms will also be reviewed, such as reading models and reading strategies. Based on the results of this research, suggestions will be presented regarding literature that can be used …


English Language Learners And Library Research, Jessica Schomberg Jan 2007

English Language Learners And Library Research, Jessica Schomberg

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

The purpose of this project was to study problems English language learners (ELLs) face when doing research in U.S. academic libraries. A review of the literature indicates that ELLs face both linguistic and cultural barriers. Those barriers are related to learning expectations, library anxiety, and technology. Research on organizational culture and its influence on website design was consulted and used to compare the design of a library catalog’s interface with student responses to a library instruction session offered within Composition 101 for non-native speakers. Based on those results, it is argued that library catalogs are designed to match the cultural …