This qualitative case study endeavored to understand how program managers at one post-secondary Canadian university define, understand and undertake the marketing of their revenue-generating English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. Data were collected through interviews with three managers of distinct English as a Second Language (ESL)…

As originally formulated by William J. McGuire, Inoculation Theory provided a means of immunizing cultural truisms against the effects of persuasive attacks. Subsequent studies have demonstrated its efficacy in conferring resistance to issues of considerable complexity and controversy. The efficacy of the Inoculation Theory process has been widely…

A study of the inschool suspension programs of twenty-five junior and senior high schools in Missouri with enrollments of 1,000 or more revealed that the programs have similar rationales and structures, have no total shared responsibility for the program between the central office and school administration, need to clarify the reasons for and type…

This doctoral research seeks to demonstrate the clinical utility of early memories by reviewing the current literature and providing a rationale for extending this research into the spiritual arena by highlighting the lack of available projective spiritual measures. Specific areas covered include an overview of early memory theory, technique and…

This investigation of the practicality of three proposals for the standardization of choice of main entry for art exhibition catalogs considers some of the problems in cataloging as well as the importance of the choice of main entry for these catalogs. This report also includes a definition of the term "exhibition catalog," an analysis…

This preliminary study attempted to determine the most effective search strategies for the topic "health effects" in relation to specific chemicals and/or pollutants--in this case, asbestos--for each of five selected Lockheed DIALOG data bases: BIOSIS Previews, Chemical Abstracts Condensates (Chemcon), NTIS, Enviroline, and Pollution…

The objective of this dissertation proposal was to propose a study to determine the relationship between administrative skill and goal accomplishment. The paper begins with a review of the literature and a discussion of the Halpin model to promote the development of a theory of administration. Next, the proposed study is explained. According to…

A working model of a system of bibliographic control for anthropology books is described. Bibliographic control is defined as the acquisition of timely and accurate information on what is published. One of the most comprehensive information sources on anthropology books presently available is the American Anthropologist; its reviews and its…

Despite the fact that many researchers acknowledge the significance of ethnic identity to a person's psychological functioning, few empirical studies have focused on factors that may influence the process of ethnic identity development. An examination of the empirical literature on such factors can yield valuable information to help guide…

This study determined the percentage and kinds of use of children's magazines in the Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Public Library and developed a user profile. Observation in the children's room, conducted for 31 hours over a six-week period, found that: (1) a little over six percent of the people who enter the children's room use or check out a…

This study explores the question: Is the response-centered approach to teaching literature suitable for secondary film education? The personal growth rationale and response-approach pedagogy, particularly as articulated in the past decade, are presented in detail. Following a survey of the history of American secondary film education, the film…

A survey of Queensland's population in 1993 determined that 24% of the adults were smokers. National data compiled in 1992 indicated that 72% of the drug-related deaths were related to tobacco use. In light of the need for effective smoking cessation approaches, a literature review was undertaken to determine the efficacy of hypnotic and…

Women's anger expression style has been the focus of several recent studies and has been demonstrated to have deleterious effects on emotional and physical health. The purpose of this study was to review the empirical literature for women's anger expression style and related health and relational consequences. The study reviewed emotion induction,…

Action research is disciplined inquiry to improve the quality of an organization and its performance. It is a method for improving practice in which one collects data to diagnose problems, searches for solutions, takes action, and monitors how well it works. Action research is characterized by groups of colleagues working together for systematic…

This study was concerned with two things: (1) to determine whether a generally accepted definition of environmental education was extant; and (2) to determine whether a generally accepted substantive structure of environmental education was extant. It was determined that no single generally accepted definition was extant. The key words and phrases…