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Graduate Academic Paper Competition<\/h1>\n

Each year the Graduate School hosts an academic paper competition. This year students submitted work in two categories: literature reviews\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0research papers.<\/em><\/h4>\n

– Papers are linked by title –<\/em><\/h4>\n

Academic papers are judged by a faculty committee representing varied disciplines. One award winner will be chosen from each category and presented with a cash award during the Graduate Research Symposium Virtual Awards Ceremony scheduled for Friday, March 26 at 11:30am EST.<\/span><\/p>\n

2021 Judges:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Adam Hoffman<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Sabine Rundle<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Kim Hall<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Mae Claxton<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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– Melanie Vick –<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Social Work \u2013 MSW \u2013 Advanced Standing<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Cultural Considerations in Providing Prenatal Care for Deaf Women: A Literature Review<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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– Alex Rector –<\/span><\/h3>\n

Higher Education Student Affairs \u2013 M.Ed.<\/span><\/h4>\n

Putting Undecided Major Students to Work: A First Year Experience Reimagined Research<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Literature Reviews<\/h3>\n

Academic Papers are listed by College and Graduate Program<\/h4>\n

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Elementary Education \u2013 M.A.Ed. \u2013 Literacy<\/h6>\n

The Impact Oral vs. Written Retells can Have on Student Comprehension: A Review of the Literature
<\/strong><\/a>Graduate Student: Haili Fritz
<\/span>Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Carrie Rogers<\/span><\/p>\n

Re-Examining Writing in the Elementary Grades
<\/strong><\/a>Graduate Student: Chris Garland
<\/span>Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Carrie Rogers<\/span><\/p>\n

When Third Graders Peer Conference on their Writing: A Look at the Literature
<\/strong><\/a>Graduate Student: Krystal Keener
<\/span>Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Carrie Rogers<\/span><\/p>\n

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Elementary Education \u2013 M.A.Ed. \u2013 STEM<\/span><\/p>\n

Engineering in STEM: Impacts on Male and Female Elementary Student Engagement
<\/strong><\/a>Graduate Student: Tracy Hewitt
<\/span>Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Carrie Rogers, Dr. Frank Forcino<\/span><\/p>\n

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Middle Grades Education \u2013 M.A.Ed. \u2013 Literacy<\/span><\/p>\n

The impact of digital screen reading versus paper\/pencil reading among middle grade learners
<\/strong><\/a>Graduate Student: Emily Inlow
<\/span>Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Carrie Rogers<\/span><\/p>\n

How can teachers adequately prepare students while teaching virtually?
<\/strong><\/a>Graduate Student: Sarah Quinn
<\/span>Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Carrie Rogers<\/span><\/p>\n

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Middle Grades Education \u2013 M.A.Ed. – STEM<\/h6>\n

STEM Framework: Changing the Instructional Environment
<\/span><\/strong><\/a>Graduate Student: Madeline Cutchin
Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Carrie Rogers<\/span><\/p>\n

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Physical Therapy \u2013 D.P.T.<\/h6>\n

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction for the General Practicing Physical Therapist
<\/strong><\/a>Graduate Student(s): Maureen Tray, Shannon Gerney, Daniel Jennings, Nina Whorton
<\/span>Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Douglas Keskula<\/span><\/p>\n

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Social Work \u2013 M.S.W.<\/h6>\n

White Teachers as a Risk Factor in the Healthy Development of Black Youth<\/strong><\/a>
Graduate Student: Itiyopia Ewart
<\/span>Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Liz Anderson<\/span><\/p>\n

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Social Work \u2013 M.S.W. \u2013 Advanced Standing<\/h6>\n

Cultural Considerations in Providing Prenatal Care for Deaf Women: A Literature Review<\/strong><\/a>
Graduate Student: Melanie Vick
<\/span>Faculty Sponsor(s): Emma Miller, MSW, LCSW<\/span><\/p>\n

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Research Papers<\/h2>\n

Academic Papers are listed by College and Graduate Program<\/h4>\n

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English \u2013 M.A.<\/h6>\n

\u201cScheduled to Die\u201d: Human Nature and Ecological Community as a Response to Consumer Death in Don DeLillo\u2019s White Noise<\/strong><\/a>
Graduate Student: Stephanie Cook\u00a0\u00a0
<\/span>Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Annette Debo<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cPatriotism, Honor, and Filial Duty\u201d: Examining the Rhetorical Implications of \u201cSylva Sam\u201d and Confederate Monuments
<\/strong><\/a>Graduate Student: Jordan Upton
<\/span>Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Drew Virtue<\/span><\/p>\n

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Higher Education Student Affairs \u2013 M.Ed<\/h6>\n

Putting Undecided Major Students to Work: A First Year Experience Reimagined Research
<\/strong><\/a>Graduate Student: Alex Rector
<\/span>Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. April Perry, Dr. Needham Gulley<\/span><\/p>\n

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