256 research outputs found
160 - Marissa Karpack
No full textIncludes bibliographical references.Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.Floodplain integrity can be defined as the ability of a floodplain to support essential functions that maintain biodiversity and ecosystem services. This ongoing research involves developing a novel framework to quantitatively assess floodplain integrity based on changes to hydrologic and landscape attributes that impact critical floodplain functions. For each floodplain function, measurable stressors that inhibit the floodplain function are identified. Each stressor variable is quantified relative to its theoretical maximum value using datasets available for large spatial scales. The floodplain integrity index for the given floodplain is assessed as the product of the indices of integrity for all floodplain functions.Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering - Excellence in Research
Racial Discrimination Reflected in Marissa Meyer's Novel Cinder (2012): a Marxist Perspective
No full textFadhila Ika Aprilia. A320140026. RACIAL DISCRIMINATION REFLECTED
IN MARISSA MEYER’S CINDER (2012) : A MARXIST PERSPECTIVE.
Research Paper. School of Teacher Training and Education. Muhamadiyah
University of Surakarta. 2018
This research has purpose to analyze the existance of racial discrimination in Cinder
novel by using Marxist theory. In this research, the method of collecting data use
documentation technique. The reseacher uses two data resources: first, Cinder novel
by Marissa Meyer as the main data and the second data are the bioghraphy of the
author, data from internet, and infomations that related to this research. The result of
this research shows the indicator of the racial discrimination, how racial
discrimination depicted by the author, and the reason of the author choose racial
discrimination as the theme of this novel. The researcher also finds Marxist
perpective through five major priciples of Marxist theory by Karl Marx. The
researcher finds that allienation, class struggle, and revolution shown by the author
on this novel
Book Review: Encyclopedia of Political Assassinations
No full textEncyclopedia of Political Assassinations is a work that sets out to document global political assassinations that have occurred during the last century and a half. It is a one-volume encyclopedia with alphabetically arranged entries that are well researched and written with an objective tone. It also features an abbreviation and glossary section, a chronology, and multiple appendices to assist the reader. The author is very thorough, and although many entries are brief, they make good use of the space by covering both the significance of the victim and the outcome for the assassin
Book Review: ’80s Action Movies on the Cheap: 284 Low Budget, High Impact Pictures
No full text’80s Action Movies on the Cheap: 284 Low Budget, High Impact Pictures is a work that sets out to examine the evolution of action movies from their cheesy low-budget origins and how they influenced the development of the action film genre. The author states that his interest in exploring the topic stems from his belief that the 1980s was the birth of the modern-day action film (1). There are 284 entries arranged chronologically that examine the films’ plots and their influencers. The entries have an informal tone, but they are well researched and use examples from other film genres to make connections. The book is intended for use by a variety of researchers, but its tone and content make it most suitable for use as an introduction to 1980s action and adventure films for action movie lovers or film students.</jats:p
Sources: Latin Music: Musicians, Genres, and Themes
No full textLatin Music: Musicians, Genres, and Themes is a two-volume encyclopedic work edited by Ilan Stavans and Joshua Stavans that comprehensively covers the historical, traditional, cultural, and thematic topics of Latin music. With entries from nearly fifty contributors from Spain, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States and almost 1,000 pages of information in total, these two volumes took approximately eight years to complete
Elementary teachers' knowledge and implementation of applied behavior analysis techniques
No full textTeachers can effectively reduce students’ disruptive behaviors through the use of
evidence-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques; however, a review of the
literature indicates that teachers are not consistently implementing these strategies. This
study surveyed 203 elementary teachers (K - 5), from four elementary schools in two
New Jersey school districts, to assess their knowledge and frequency of use of 15 ABA
techniques, as well as the frequency with which various conditions acted as barriers to
their implementation of ABA strategies, the effectiveness and types of instructional
techniques used in their training when learning about ABA strategies, and the importance
of different activities/experiences when learning to use ABA techniques. Participants’
demographic characteristics were also examined in relation to the above-mentioned
factors. Results revealed that the majority of teachers perceived themselves as knowledgeable or very knowledgeable about each ABA strategy. Furthermore, ABA techniques reportedly employed the most frequently were all positive rather than
punitive. Most teachers indicated that a variety of activities/experiences were important
or very important in their attempts to learn to use ABA strategies, particularly
discussion/working with colleagues and professional development. Regarding
instructional techniques used in training, participants reported that observing one’s
mentor/cooperating teacher and practicing and receiving feedback were some of the most
effective when learning about ABA strategies. When implementing ABA techniques, few
teachers reported that any of the conditions were often or very often barriers, although
lack of feedback/guidance and a lack of knowledge/skill were rated as occurring most frequently. Analysis of demographic characteristics revealed that special educators perceived themselves to be more knowledgeable than general educators about ABA
techniques; females rated themselves as more knowledgeable than males; and teachers
with more years of experience tended to report being both more knowledgeable about and
also employing ABA strategies more often. Findings suggest that the training teachers
receive both in their teacher preparation programs and also after entering their profession
can positively influence their perceived knowledge and frequency of use of ABA
strategies. Future research can further explore specific aspects of teachers’ training, background, and/or professional experience that might enhance their knowledge and implementation of ABA techniques.Psy.DIncludes bibliographical referencesby Marissa E. Randazz
The Silhouette of a Spy Story
No full textabstract: The first section of this project analyzes and compares writing techniques of authors who write in the spy fiction genre. A short story written by Marissa Arnold makes up the second component of the project and begins on page 23. The story follows the unexpected adventure of a covert agent working in 2029
Book Review: We Did What?!: Offensive and Inappropriate Behavior in American History
No full textWe Did What?!: Offensive and Inappropriate Behavior in American History is a work that thoroughly covers topics in American history and culture that have at some point been a source of frustration or contention. Although there are only approximately 150 entries that are between 500 and 1,000 words, the entries are organized alphabetically, well researched, and provide balanced coverage of each topic. It is intended for use by a variety of researchers, but would be best suited as introduction for students in history or social sciences.</jats:p
Book Review: Foods That Changed History: How Foods Shaped Civilization from the Ancient World to the Present
No full textFoods that Changed History: How Foods Shaped Civilization from the Ancient World to the Present, is an expansive work with almost 100 entries that cover a wide range of foods that have had a major historical impact. The entries summarize the origin of the foods and then cover the periods in time that they were culturally significant to different societies for a variety of reasons
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