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WRITING IN THE CONTENT AREAS: A SURVEY OF THE INSTRUCTIONAL USES OF WRITING IN SELECTED CENTRAL FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOLS
Title
WRITING IN THE CONTENT AREAS: A SURVEY OF THE INSTRUCTIONAL USES OF WRITING IN SELECTED CENTRAL FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOLS.
Creator
MCGEE, NANCY RASCO., Florida Atlantic University
Abstract/Description
The purpose of this study was to describe the ways in which secondary English, mathematics, science and social studies teachers utilize writing as an instructional methodology. Conclusions: 1. Although they consider writing important to success in their disciplines, high school teachers in the four major content areas do not frequently assign writing as an instructional activity. 2. Assigned writing is brief and consists primarily of exposition and reporting given fer the purpose of extending...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to describe the ways in which secondary English, mathematics, science and social studies teachers utilize writing as an instructional methodology. Conclusions: 1. Although they consider writing important to success in their disciplines, high school teachers in the four major content areas do not frequently assign writing as an instructional activity. 2. Assigned writing is brief and consists primarily of exposition and reporting given fer the purpose of extending and/or expanding in-class activities. 3. Writing instruction is done through in-class supervision of the writing process, but outlining, revision/rewriting, and correcting errors are seldom used as teaching techniques. 4. Teachers are concerned with content more than form in commenting on student writing and in evaluating that writing. 5. The teaching of writing is seen primarily as the responsibility of the English teacher by both teachers and students. 6. Note-taking is the most widespread non-assigned writing task in the high school content areas as reported by both teachers and students. 7. High school students want to learn to write and associate their need for writing instruction with specific forms and improved communication.
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Date Issued
1977
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/11705
Subject Headings
Teaching--Aids and devices
Format
Document (PDF)
Writing in Borges's "Garden": The lively performances of John Barth and Maxine Hong Kingston
Title
Writing in Borges's "Garden": The lively performances of John Barth and Maxine Hong Kingston.
Creator
Scala, Virginia M. D., Florida Atlantic University, Faraci, Mary
Abstract/Description
This thesis is a comparative study of John Barth's Lost in the Funhouse and Maxine Hong Kingston's The Woman Warrior, based on the imagery and theme of Borges's "forking paths." Both authors are indebted to Borges's work for providing the experimental narrative devices that made it possible for them to challenge their "ghosts." In Barth's case, he loses himself in the Funhouse, haunted by the "same old stories" (102); Kingston finds her voice in the Chinese stories and shocking images of the...
Show moreThis thesis is a comparative study of John Barth's Lost in the Funhouse and Maxine Hong Kingston's The Woman Warrior, based on the imagery and theme of Borges's "forking paths." Both authors are indebted to Borges's work for providing the experimental narrative devices that made it possible for them to challenge their "ghosts." In Barth's case, he loses himself in the Funhouse, haunted by the "same old stories" (102); Kingston finds her voice in the Chinese stories and shocking images of the past. The thesis will work toward a presentation of the dramatic performances and brilliant images in Barth's Lost in the Funhouse and in Kingston's The Woman Warrior. Readers become players who surrender their conventional notions about narrative in Borges's "Garden of the Forking Paths." Fortunately, the writing of Barth and Kingston continues to keep storytelling a lively art where time and memory are the main characters.
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Date Issued
1996
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15329
Subject Headings
Barth, John--Lost in the funhouse, Kingston, Maxine Hong--Woman warrior, Borges, Jorge Luis,--1899-1986--Criticism and interpretation
Format
Document (PDF)
Writing across the curriculum: Implications for preservice teacher education
Title
Writing across the curriculum: Implications for preservice teacher education.
Creator
Kamman, Carol, Florida Atlantic University, Childrey, John, Arnov, Boris
Abstract/Description
Potentially, the most important response to widespread criticism about the quality of writing and writing instruction is Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC). WAC can mean a total immersion in writing, horizontally in all departments and vertically at all grade levels. It can encompass current writing theory, but only if teachers understand such theory and can apply it. WAC theory must be incorporated into the entire process of professional preparation. WAC philosophy believes that (a) writing...
Show morePotentially, the most important response to widespread criticism about the quality of writing and writing instruction is Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC). WAC can mean a total immersion in writing, horizontally in all departments and vertically at all grade levels. It can encompass current writing theory, but only if teachers understand such theory and can apply it. WAC theory must be incorporated into the entire process of professional preparation. WAC philosophy believes that (a) writing can be learned and should be taught, (b) writing is a way to clarify thought, (c) writing is a way to learn, and (d) writing is a complex, individualized process. This understanding is required to teach in a successful WAC program. The literature offers little evidence that schools of education feel a responsibility to emphasize writing and writing instruction at the preservice level. Therefore, a study was initiated to survey the eight Florida schools of education that are members of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) for the purpose of determining practices and perceptions regarding WAC. This descriptive research called for two survey questionnaires, which invited responses from 8 administrators and 250 secondary education students and tested 11 hypotheses. These hypotheses related to required courses for writing and writing instruction, student understanding of WAC theory, student perception of WAC status, level of student confidence to write and use writing, student willingness to become writing teachers, and student perception of the importance of writing. The remainder of the study recommends a required preservice course in WAC for all future teachers and suggests some components that course should contain.
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Date Issued
1990
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/12257
Subject Headings
Language arts--Correlation with content subjects, Teachers--Training of--Florida
Format
Document (PDF)
Would you believe--? : an introductory critique of the True believer [and] Eric Hoffer and Cold War ideology
Title
Would you believe--? : an introductory critique of the True believer [and] Eric Hoffer and Cold War ideology.
Creator
Breines, Paul, Wiley, Peter
Abstract/Description
This item is part of the Political & Rights Issues & Social Movements (PRISM) digital collection, a collaborative initiative between Florida Atlantic University and University of Central Florida in the Publication of Archival, Library & Museum Materials (PALMM).
Date Issued
1967?
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00002820
Subject Headings
Hoffer, Eric. -- True believer.
Format
Document (PDF)
Would Lord Running Clam wear Wubfur slippers? The ethical imperative of empathy in the alternate ecologies of Philip K. Dick
Title
Would Lord Running Clam wear Wubfur slippers? The ethical imperative of empathy in the alternate ecologies of Philip K. Dick.
Creator
Aaronson, Russell S., Florida Atlantic University, Collins, Robert A., Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, Department of English
Abstract/Description
Although critics have observed Philip K. Dick's references to empathy throughout his novels, short stories, and essays, no analysis has attempted to examine the role of empathy in his writings. In contrast to the element of ratiocination (or logical extrapolation) widely considered to be the hallmark of science fiction, Dick's fictions are held together by the value they primarily place not on reason, but on an empathic understanding of our actions and their effects upon the lives of other...
Show moreAlthough critics have observed Philip K. Dick's references to empathy throughout his novels, short stories, and essays, no analysis has attempted to examine the role of empathy in his writings. In contrast to the element of ratiocination (or logical extrapolation) widely considered to be the hallmark of science fiction, Dick's fictions are held together by the value they primarily place not on reason, but on an empathic understanding of our actions and their effects upon the lives of other entities. Using two early short stories ("Beyond Lies the Wub" and "Roog"), two non-Earth ecologies (Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep and Dr. Bloodmoney). I will demonstrate that Dick's works are united by an ethical imperative to understand the thoughts and emotions of others, human and nonhuman alike.
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Date Issued
1996
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15339
Subject Headings
Dick, Philip K--Criticism and interpretation, Dick, Philip K--Ethics, Empathy in literature, Science fiction--History and criticism
Format
Document (PDF)
Worth the price: Sarah as hero in John Updike's "S."
Title
Worth the price: Sarah as hero in John Updike's "S.".
Creator
Hilton, Bonita Clarice., Florida Atlantic University, Coyle, William
Abstract/Description
Sarah Price Worth is a hero in mythical and psychological terms. Her growth can be traced through her name changes within the novel: Sarah Price Worth/Kundalini/Rare Sarah. She leaves the Judeo-Christian belief system and enters an Eastern system in an ashram where yoga is practiced. Sarah's progress can be seen in terms of the stages of the heroic quest and archetypal imagery--in particular, the snake. The novel's action suggests a parallel between chakra ascension and psychological growth...
Show moreSarah Price Worth is a hero in mythical and psychological terms. Her growth can be traced through her name changes within the novel: Sarah Price Worth/Kundalini/Rare Sarah. She leaves the Judeo-Christian belief system and enters an Eastern system in an ashram where yoga is practiced. Sarah's progress can be seen in terms of the stages of the heroic quest and archetypal imagery--in particular, the snake. The novel's action suggests a parallel between chakra ascension and psychological growth in Jungian terms. Updike's "yes, but" tendency is at work in this novel: Yes, Sarah Price Worth is a bitch. But she is, nonetheless, a hero. As Sarah Price Worth and Kundalini, she has allowed men to be her gods, but Rare Sarah finds her own way. Through her earnest seeking, she succeeds in her quest.
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Date Issued
1991
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/14766
Subject Headings
Updike, John--Criticism and interpretation, Updike, John--S
Format
Document (PDF)
Worldwide Spread of the Yellow-Footed Ant, Nylanderia flavipes (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
Title
Worldwide Spread of the Yellow-Footed Ant, Nylanderia flavipes (Hymenoptera: Formicidae).
Creator
Wetterer, James K.
Date Issued
2011-09
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUIR000218
Format
Citation
Worldwide Spread of the Lesser Sneaking Ant, Cardiocondyla minutior (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
Title
Worldwide Spread of the Lesser Sneaking Ant, Cardiocondyla minutior (Hymenoptera: Formicidae).
Creator
Wetterer, James K.
Date Issued
2014-06
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUIR000217
Format
Citation
Worldwide Spread of the Graceful Twig Ant, Pseudomyrmex Gracilis (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
Title
Worldwide Spread of the Graceful Twig Ant, Pseudomyrmex Gracilis (Hymenoptera: Formicidae).
Creator
Wetterer, James K.
Date Issued
2010-12
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUIR000206
Format
Citation
Worldwide Spread of Tetramorium lucayanum (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
Title
Worldwide Spread of Tetramorium lucayanum (Hymenoptera: Formicidae).
Creator
Wetterer, James K.
Date Issued
2011-12
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUIR000207
Format
Citation
Worldwide Spread of Pheidole teneriffana (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
Title
Worldwide Spread of Pheidole teneriffana (Hymenoptera: Formicidae).
Creator
Wetterer, James K.
Date Issued
2011-12
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUIR000216
Format
Citation
WORLD UNBALANCED: THE THEME OF DISORDER IN THE SHORT STORIES OF FLANNERY O'CONNOR
Title
THE WORLD UNBALANCED: THE THEME OF DISORDER IN THE SHORT STORIES OF FLANNERY O'CONNOR.
Creator
WERSHOVEN, CAROL JEAN., Florida Atlantic University, Pearce, Howard D.
Abstract/Description
Flannery O'Connor's short stories often involve a moment of recognition/reversal in which an offering of grace is accompanied by a toppling of the protagonist's sense of social order. The protagonist, who considers himself in some way superior, may be "leveled" into a chaotic equality with all sinners, or he may find the tables turned on him: one who was "first" may become "last." Or both these things may happen to the same protagonist. Such protagonists may be Strong Women, who need to...
Show moreFlannery O'Connor's short stories often involve a moment of recognition/reversal in which an offering of grace is accompanied by a toppling of the protagonist's sense of social order. The protagonist, who considers himself in some way superior, may be "leveled" into a chaotic equality with all sinners, or he may find the tables turned on him: one who was "first" may become "last." Or both these things may happen to the same protagonist. Such protagonists may be Strong Women, who need to believe in an ordered world to maintain their security and status, or Intellectuals, who isolate themselves from the real world, or Displaced Persons, who experience disorder through displacement, or Dwellers in the Past or the Future, who attempt to escape disorder through a retreat into different time periods. Various devices in the stories, such as the double, irony, and symbols, heighten the sense of disorder.
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Date Issued
1974
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13619
Subject Headings
O'Connor, Flannery--Criticism and interpretation
Format
Document (PDF)
World labor unity
Title
World labor unity.
Creator
Nearing, Scott
Date Issued
1926
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/DT/369038
Subject Headings
Labor unions.
Format
Document (PDF)
WORLD HERITAGE SITES: EXPLORING VULNERABILITY VIA ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS AND POLICY INITIATIVES
Title
WORLD HERITAGE SITES: EXPLORING VULNERABILITY VIA ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS AND POLICY INITIATIVES.
Creator
Feliciano, Patricia Eileen, Mitsova, Diana, Florida Atlantic University, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Abstract/Description
This research examines historic preservation, sustainability, and environmental hazards in the face of climate change in reference to World Heritage Sites; particularly focusing on the question: Can UNESCO World Heritage Sites be conserved and protected in the face of climate change and environmental hazards? There are 1,121 World Heritage Sites listed by UNESCO and are categorized as cultural, natural, or a mix of both. The majority of these sites are at risk from different environmental...
Show moreThis research examines historic preservation, sustainability, and environmental hazards in the face of climate change in reference to World Heritage Sites; particularly focusing on the question: Can UNESCO World Heritage Sites be conserved and protected in the face of climate change and environmental hazards? There are 1,121 World Heritage Sites listed by UNESCO and are categorized as cultural, natural, or a mix of both. The majority of these sites are at risk from different environmental hazards that could threaten their existence or long-term survival; however, policy initiatives can mitigate some of these impacts. It was discovered that every continental region, with the exception of Oceania, had a site considered to be the most vulnerable. There were 27 sites deemed most vulnerable, only 2.4% of the World Heritage Sites. Most of these sites were located along the Pacific Coasts of Asia, and both North and South America.
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Date Issued
2020
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00013605
Subject Headings
World Heritage sites, Environmental hazards, Historic preservation, Cultural resources management
Format
Document (PDF)
World government--shall Britain participate
Title
World government--shall Britain participate.
Creator
Farncombe, A. E., Dana, Charles A.
Date Issued
1944
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3325339
Subject Headings
International organization., Post-conflict reconstruction., Foreign policy., United kingdom., World government.
Format
Document (PDF)
World economic development
Title
World economic development.
Creator
Tufts, Robert W., Staley, Eugene
Date Issued
1936
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3171049
Subject Headings
Capital investment in Japan., Japanese Imports of capital goods.
Format
Document (PDF)
World cooperation and social progress
Title
World cooperation and social progress.
Creator
Laidler, Harry Wellington
Date Issued
1951
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/DT/891952
Subject Headings
International cooperation.
Format
Document (PDF)
World Communism: A selected annotated bibliography
Title
World Communism: A selected annotated bibliography.
Creator
Library of Congress, Legislative Reference Service
Abstract/Description
This item is part of the Political & Rights Issues & Social Movements (PRISM) digital collection, a collaborative initiative between Florida Atlantic University and University of Central Florida in the Publication of Archival, Library & Museum Materials (PALMM).
Date Issued
1958
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00002711
Subject Headings
Communism – Bibliography
Format
Document (PDF)
Workspace evaluation and kinematic calibration of Stewart platform
Title
Workspace evaluation and kinematic calibration of Stewart platform.
Creator
Wang, Jian., Florida Atlantic University, Masory, Oren, Roth, Zvi S., College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Abstract/Description
Parallel manipulators have their special characteristics in contrast to the traditional serial type of robots. Stewart platform is a typical six degree of freedom fully parallel robot manipulator. The goal of this research is to enhance the accuracy and the restricted workspace of the Stewart platform. The first part of the dissertation discusses the effect of three kinematic constraints: link length limitation, joint angle limitation and link interference, and kinematic parameters on the...
Show moreParallel manipulators have their special characteristics in contrast to the traditional serial type of robots. Stewart platform is a typical six degree of freedom fully parallel robot manipulator. The goal of this research is to enhance the accuracy and the restricted workspace of the Stewart platform. The first part of the dissertation discusses the effect of three kinematic constraints: link length limitation, joint angle limitation and link interference, and kinematic parameters on the workspace of the platform. An algorithm considering the above constraints for the determination of the volume and the envelop of Stewart platform workspace is developed. The workspace volume is used as a criterion to evaluate the effects of the platform dimensions and kinematic constraints on the workspace and the dexterity of the Stewart platform. The analysis and algorithm can be used as a design tool to select dimensions, actuators and joints in order to maximize the workspace. The remaining parts of the dissertation focus on the accuracy enhancement. Manufacturing tolerances, installation errors and link offsets cause deviations with respect to the nominal parameters of the platform. As a result, if nominal parameters are being used, the resulting platform pose will be inaccurate. An accurate kinematic model of Stewart platform which accommodates all manufacturing and installation errors is developed. In order to evaluate the effects of the above factors on the accuracy, algorithms for the forward and inverse kinematics solutions of the accurate model are developed. The effects of different manufacturing tolerances and installation errors on the platform accuracy are investigated based on this model. Simulation results provide insight into the expected accuracy and indicate the major factors contributing to the inaccuracies. In order to enhance the accuracy, there is a need to calibrate the platform, or to determine the actual values of the kinematic parameters (Parameter Identification) and to incorporate these into the inverse kinematic solution (Accuracy Compensation). An error-model based algorithm for the parameter identification is developed. Procedures for the formulation of the identification Jacobian and for accuracy compensation are presented. The algorithms are tested using simulated measurements in which the realistic measurement noise is included. As a result, pose error of the platform are significantly reduced.
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Date Issued
1992
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/12316
Subject Headings
Robots--Control systems, Manipulators (Mechanism), Robotics--Calibration
Format
Document (PDF)
Workmen's Compensation Act
Title
Workmen's Compensation Act.
Creator
Industrial Accident Board, The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Abstract/Description
This item is part of the Political & Rights Issues & Social Movements (PRISM) digital collection, a collaborative initiative between Florida Atlantic University and University of Central Florida in the Publication of Archival, Library & Museum Materials (PALMM).
Date Issued
1912
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00002519
Subject Headings
Workmen's Compensation
Format
Document (PDF)

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