Falkland Islands War, 1982; Monroe doctrine; United States -- Foreign relations
On April 2, 1982, the British held Falkland Islands, two hundred and fifty miles, off the southeastern tip of Argentina, the South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands were "invaded by several thousand Argentine Army, Navy and Air Force troops."...
Virginity -- Religious aspects -- History; Celibacy -- Christianity -- History of doctrines -- Early church, ca. 30-600
The focus of this thesis is to investigate, illustrate, and understand why the cult of virginity was and remains to be so important in Catholicism. Further, when did this phenomenon of virginity start? Why was the emphasis on maintaining a celibate...
Victims of crimes -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States; Criminal procedure -- United States; Prosecution -- United States -- Decision making
The role of the victim in the criminal justice process has changed drastically over the past forty years, from a once invisible role to a very active one. Victims today have State Constitutional Rights, which allow them to be involved in and...
Carpentier, Alejo, 1904-1980. Pasos perdidos -- Criticism and interpretation; Rivera, José Eustasio, 1888-1928. Vorágine -- Criticism and interpretation; Spanish American fiction -- 20th century -- History and criticism
The purpose of this investigation is to discuss and compare the effects of travel on the main characters in two Spanish American fictional works: Los pasos perdidos by Alejo Carpentier and La vorágine by José Eustasio Rivera. Utilizing the...
Abnormalities in the synaptic concentration of serotonin are often linked to clinical and psychiatric disorders. This concentration of serotonin is regulated, by serotonergic neurons, through a cycle of serotonin synthesis and vesicular packaging,...
Venice, Lagoon of (Italy); Flood control -- Italy -- Venice, Lagoon of
Venice, one of the most beautiful cities in the world and the birthplace of some of my ancestors, has for centuries inspired poets, writers and lovers alike; yet, when people think or talk about this city, they cannot help but to think of "acqua...
"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Degree of Master of Arts in Biomolecular Science."; Thesis advisor: Michael Davis.; M.A.,Central Connecticut State University,,2012.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 42-45).
This special project studied a group of 25 urban high school students from a level 2 (low level) Geometry class. The class participated in a transformational geometry unit that was taught over a period of 5 weeks. The students utilized dynamic...
Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Primary) --- Audio-visual aids; Manipulatives (Education)
This study investigated the effectiveness of virtual manipulatives versus concrete manipulatives on third grade students’ understanding of mathematical concepts.
The participants in this study were 40 third grade students who attended the same...
Today's special education teachers who work with students with difficulties in mathematics will need not only a deeper understanding of mathematics, but a thorough understanding in what the learning disabled student "sees" when approaching...
Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Primary); Music in mathematics education
Many teachers today use various strategies when teaching mathematics. The focus is often on mastering underlying concepts, like multiplication facts. These multiplication facts must be memorized and students must be able to retrieve them quickly...
The purpose of this thesis is to suggest effective data collection strategies that drive individualized and differentiated instruction that meets the Common Core State Standards. Due to high-stakes testing, teachers are expected to use qualitative...
Investor community and stock market watch companies' earnings report closely as earnings report is the most essential fundamental barometer of how financially healthy a company is. All public companies announce earnings every quarter, and the stock...
The purpose of this study is to improve the understanding of geometry definitions of beginning geometry students at the high school level through the use of geometry constructions as an aid to teaching geometry definitions. The eighteen students...
Algebra -- Study and teaching (Secondary); Manipulatives (Education) -- Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Secondary)
This study investigated whether using concrete mathematics manipulatives affected student achievement in factoring second-degree polynomials. The 16 day study included 64 high school sophomores in four different Algebra II classes in a suburban...
Geographic information systems.; Aquifers--Connecticut--Hartford County.; Nitrates.
"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For the Degree of Master of Science In Geography."; Thesis advisor: Peter A. Kyem.; M.S.,Central Connecticut State University,,2012.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 74-81).
Mathematics--Study and teaching (Secondary); Word problems (Mathematics)--Study and teaching (Secondary)
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of using Multiple Representations Charts in the classroom. This thesis was focused on the comparison of students’ abilities to solve word problems using Multiple Representations Charts as an...
Eminent domain -- Connecticut; Eminent domain -- Connecticut -- New London; Right of property -- Connecticut; City planning and redevelopment law -- Connecticut
Drunk driving -- Connecticut -- Prevention; College students -- Alcohol use -- Connecticut -- Prevention; College students -- Alcohol use -- Attitudes
Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages has been a pervasive problem both in the United States and Europe, resulting in thousands of deaths and injuries. Considerable research has identified college students as being at...
