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The Philosophical Presuppositions of Thomas Jefferson's Social Theories
(Boston University, 1952)The problem of this dissertation is that of tracing the philosophical presuppositions of Jefferson's social theories. This is done in two ways: (1) by determining his own implied presuppositions and (2) by tracing those ... -
Distinguishing mystical religious experience from psychotic experience in the Presbyterian Church
(Boston University, 2012)Historically, mystical experiences have been interpreted variously within psychology and theology. This dissertation explores theological and psychological interpretations of these experiences among professionals in the ... -
An experimental study of the effects of autocratic, student-centered and laissez-faire group leadership on college orientation classes
(Boston University, 1952)The purpose of this study is to attempt to determine the effect of different types of leadership for freshman orientation groups at Boston University School of Education -
A unit on national government
(Boston University, 1952)This paper deals with the problem of subdividing an over-sized unit in ninth-grade civics on the topic, national government, into three shorter units. Then the paper takes up, more extensively, the organization and ... -
A community survey of business firms and teachers with implications for improving the elementary curriculum of the Manchester elementary school system, Manchester, New Hampshire
(Boston University, 1952)It is the purpose of this survey to discover the answers to three important local educational questions: 1. What are the characteristics and abilities Manchester employers consider most desirable for an employee? 2. What ... -
Development of a battery of tests for determining the physical fitness of college men
(Boston University, 1952)It is the purpose of this thesis to present certain materials which may be used by physical education personnel as a guide in establishing instructional standards in evaluating the physical fitness of the students participating ... -
A survey of opinion of student nurses on the value of an honor system
(Boston University, 1956)The purposes of this study are: l. To determine the opinion of student nurses on the value of instituting a formal Honor System in this certain school of nursing in the New England area. 2. To evaluate the students' knowledge ... -
Musical performance at the Athletic contest
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Evaluative criteria in written language for elementary grades
(Boston University, 1952)This thesis has been developed to help set up criteria to evaluate the writLen language area of an elementary school. The criteria consist of specific statements indicating desirable conditions and procedures in the written ... -
A handwriting analysis of the achievement of sinistrals in grades three through six
(Boston University, 1956)The intention of this study is to examine the quality and quantitative achievements of two hundred seventy-nine left handed children located in the elementary schools of New England. -
A study of the activities involving time concepts found in twenty-seven middle grade history textbooks
(Boston University, 1952)The purpose of this study was to determine the kinds of exercises using time concepts found in the textbooks in history for children in Grades IV, V and VI. -
Vocal solos in English for use in the Protestant church
(Boston University, 1956)Statement of Problem The purpose of this thesis is to find, list and give a short description of vocal solos with English texts which will contribute to the meaning of the Protestant service. These solos must be 1) ... -
Readability of supplementary materials for second grade and a core vocabulary from same
(Boston University, 1956)The purpose of this study is to build a vocabulary for supplementary reading in a second grade which is using the Ginn and Gates Readers as basic textbooks. This vocabulary will be built from fifteen story books not used ... -
The relationship of imagery to recall
(Boston University, 1952)The purpose of this study is to determine, as far as possible, the relationship of imagery to recall in so far as it is concerned with children's reading. Research in imagery is in its beginning stage, and this study is, ... -
Developing public understanding about the social and educational problems of the blind in India
(Boston University, 1956)The purpose of the writer is to create public understanding about the social, educational and economic needs of the blind in India; to build up a program for the quick amelioration of their sad condition and to provide for ... -
An experiment to determine the effect of previewing timed writing material on speed and accuracy in beginning vocational typewriting
(Boston University, 1952)The purpose of this study was to determine the effect that previewing timed writing material has on speed and accuracy in beginning typewriting. In other words, to what extent does practice on difficult words, frequently used ... -
Medical social work with chronically ill patients on the Home Medical Service of the Massachusetts Memorial Hospitals, November, 1949 to November, 1951
(Boston University, 1952)This study is based upon an analysis of seventeen recorded cases from the caseload of the social worker on the Home Medical Service of the Massachusetts Memorial Hospitals. They are all closed cases and cover a period of ... -
A follow-up study of the 1951-1955 business graduates of the Attleboro High School, Attleboro, Massachusetts
(Boston University, 1956)The purposes ef this thesis were to determine how well the present business pregram prepared the graduates for their work and to obtain information which might be helpful in improving the business education program by ... -
A comparative study of mathematical understanding possessed by teachers in-service
(Boston University, 1956)It was the purpose of this study to: 1. Determine the mathematical understandings possessed by a group of teachers in-service. 2. Compare the levels of mathematical understandings possessed by the different members of the ... -
Experience backgrounds for second readers
(Boston University, 1952)The purpose of this study is to discover the needs of second grade children in a town which is suburban, residential and near a metropolitan area. The analysis of the needs will be made in reference to the basal reader. Children ...
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