The honors thesis is a time-honored tradition in the Lee Honors College. It is an opportunity for students to demonstrate to themselves and others the knowledge and skills they have developed during their undergraduate studies and honors experience. The general purpose of the thesis is to create a capstone work that reflects the expertise they have developed in their major field of study or interest.

Honors theses completed at Western Michigan University are entered into ScholarWorks. Some may be embargoed or restricted by the authors or we have been unable to reach the authors, so the theses may be only available from on-campus computers. If you are an author of an honors thesis and would like to make it available off campus or if you have any questions, please contact wmu-scholarworks@wmich.edu.

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Theses from 2004

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Evolution of a Hero: The Nature vs. Nurture Debate in Harry Potter and His Dark Materials, Elizabeth Krolik

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Investigation of the Possible Causes and Contributing Factors to a Suspected High Incidence of Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency in Anemia in Latvia, Anna Krueger

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Suspend Your Disbelief, Graham Kurtz

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The ISMM Baccalaureate Business Program: A Gap Analysis Based on Work Experience, Amber Linley

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Common Injuries of Musicians, Lynette Lukomski

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Influences: A Collaborative Dance Concert, Christina Maley

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A Comparative Study of Cases Concerning Criminal Procedure Civil Liberties from the Warren Court and Burger Court Eras of the United States Supreme Court, Joshua Meeuwse

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Mom or Manager?: How Social Factors and Personal Choice Affect the Work/Family Balance in the United States, Japan and Germany, Christine E. Mueller

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Pentagon & Company: New Challenges of Military Privatization, Michael Noblet

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Project Charlie/Peaceful Partners: Influence of Time and Gender on Emotional Expression, Jennifer Palmer and Erica Smith

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Then They Came for Me: An Evaluation of International Law as Applied to Genocide from Nuremberg to the Bosnian War, Jeniece Parent

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A Study of Minor League Hockey Kids' Clubs, Melissa K. Peckham

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Small Animals and Other Things that Scare Me: An Honors Thesis Short Story Collection, Nick Pincumbe

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Project FRAG: An Exercise in Multiplayer Game Programming, Christopher M. Risner

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The Blue Star Theatre, South Haven Michigan: Experience in Promotions, Management & Public Relations, Tessa Rochon

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Developing a Treatment for Noncompliance in a Child Diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, Jason Rockwell

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On William Faulkner, Race, and Marginalization, Carl Ross

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The Role of the U.S. Supreme Court: Judicial Activism or Judicial Restraint, Paul Santi

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Gender Differences in Physiological Responses to Alcohol and Tobacco: Raising Adolescent Awareness, Rachel A. Schleichert

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Errorless Learning as a Treatment Method for Adults with Memory Problems, Nicole Schrauben

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The Actual Roots of the American Nation: A Case Study of Minneapolis, MN, The Falls of St. Anthony, Caryn K. Senour

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Wireless Campus Security Assessment, Rishi Sethia

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Récital Français, Katie L. Shields

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The Beauty of Ugliness, Mindy R. Silberman

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Senile Dementia and Mitochondrial Changes in Gdnf Heterozygous Mice, Paul Sirajuddin

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Ergo Sum: An Analysis of the Role of Certainty in Descartes' Philosophy of Existence, Michelle Smith

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Paving the Way for a Responsible Press: The Necessity of Governmental Regulation in a Free Press Environment, Kimberly M. Speers

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Fruita da Vida - A Revolutionary Method of Sizing and Design for Women's Pret-a-Porter Clothing, Emily Staff

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Rehearsal Planning: Determining Rehearsal Time in the Choral Classroom, Megan Steenhagen

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Bistro Bavarde: A Conceptual Restaurant Proposal, Stephanie Marie Supp

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Women in Dime Novels: The Evolution of the Female Dime Novel Character as it Relates to the Women's Suffragette Movement, Kathleen Swearingen

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The Effects of Globalization on African Nations, Youssouf Sy

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A Curriculum Plan Based on a Sung Dynasty Landscape Artist's Work and Techniques, Lindsey R. Terbrack

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Age Discrimination in Employment: Another Day at the Office, Ryan Trierweiler

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Cancer Pain: An Allopathic or Alternative Approach?, Amanda Keating Walker

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A Local Market Analysis of Various Exempt and Non-Exempt Positions at a Community Mental Health Provider, Stephanie Wallace

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Behavioral Systems Analysis Approach to the Professional Psychology Practicum, Alyssa Warshay

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Asunder, Alex P. Watson

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The Potential Role of the Phosphotidylinostiol 3-Kinase/Akt Pathway in Abnormal Fibrosarcoma Cell Growth, Elizabeth Weiss-Deboer

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Gauging Political Success as a Function of Operational Theory: A Comparison of the Civil Rights and Roma Rights Movements, James Whitesides

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Electron Vacuum Tube Guitar Amplifier, Erik Widman

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An Investigation of a Production Process for a Prototype Stretcher, Mike Wiersma

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User Perception of WMU Wireless Computing, Noelle Wiley

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Hispanic Food Marketing Insights, Stephanie Willibey

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WAvE, Diana Wilson

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The Effect of Female Server's Attractiveness on Restaurant Tipping, Anne M. Wisneski

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Auditor's Role in Detecting Fraud: An Analysis and Implications of SAS No. 99, Stacey L. Witten

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Teaching Wiring Effectively, Jessica Woodard

A Show of Hands, Angela Jean Yonke

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Northern Michigan Hospital Nursing Strike, Brian Zellner

Theses from 2003

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Ludamus! The Pedagogical use of Games in the Latin Classroom, Jason L. Albaugh

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Systematic Carousel of Observation Performance (SCOOP): The Effects of Feedback on Performance, Jessica Alverson

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Step One: A Collection of Poems, Stacy Anderson

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The Role of AKT (Protein Kinase B) in Insulin Signaling Pathway in the Liver, Ukamaka C. Atueyi and Susan R. Stapleton

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Direct Encounter with the Arts: A Documentary, Mary Badaluco

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Growing Up Slowly: A Short Story Collection, Zachary Baker

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The Dual Self: A Proposal for a Course Focused on the Study of Characters in Modern and Contemporary American Literature and Their Struggles with Finding Self-Identity as well as Defining Themselves Within Society, Mindy Beauchamp

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Euripides' the Helen: Challenging Life's Perceptions, Kathryn Bengtson

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Changes in Adult Onchocerca Volvulus Following Treatment with Ivermectin, Stephanie Benton

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The DaimlerChrysler Merger: A Metaphorical Analysis, Kristen M. Benvenuti

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The Mid-American Conference Spirit Squad Championships: A Thesis in Special Events Planning, Sarah E. Biebuyck

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A Review and Comparison of Four Outstanding Trumpet Artist/Teachers, Reed Bonner

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The Importance of Diversity Marketing: A Case Study into Coca-Cola's Hispanic Marketing Program, Melissa A. Bottke

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Creative Classroom Management: A Handbook for Elementary Education Teachers, Jodi Brazeau

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The Need for Standardization of Teaching Methods for Employability Skills Within Career and Technical Education, Bernard L. Brown

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Range Interlock Design for 10-Speed Heavy-Duty Transmission, Tiago Castro, Karalyn Folkert, and Mark Sobczak

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Improvement of a Methylated Resin Filter Booth, Katie Chambers, Mike Foreman, and Matt Grimm

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Agua Dulce: A Collection of Poems and Translations, Lindsey Cherry

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www.goKzoo.com, Taylor Cimala

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Improving Truck Processing Productivity Through Project Teamwork, John Clark

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Aura, Aurora, Satori: Thesis Watercolor Exhibition, Brooke E. Colby

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Utilitarianism as it Relates to Product Differentiation, Daryl Crall

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The Implications of Societal Morality on Children's Literature Throughout American History, Thomas Crisp

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An Intensive Behavioral Treatment Package for Reducing the Incontinence of Autistic Children: An Outclinic Evaluation, Sarah Crossett

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Are Stock Prices Related to New York's Climatic Conditions?, Matthew M. Cullen

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El papel de la naturaleza en El ojo de la mujer de Gioconda Belli, Allison Danforth

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An Introductory Guide to the Financial Planning Process, Ryan M. Daus

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Occupational Therapy in the Schools, Laura Day

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The Legacy of Dennis Brain, Anne Denhof

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Talking About Terrorism in the Classroom, Kristin K. Dettloff

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Does Gender Affect Speech Fluency?, Rebecca DeVries-Williams

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Senior Vocal Jazz Recital, Sarah Dietsche

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An Atom-Efficient Synthesis of 1,4,7-Triazacyclononane, Jesse Dionne

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Measurements of Caudal Fat Deposits in Macropus Eugenii as an Indicator of Infection Level, Eric Dziuban

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Flexible Electrical and Software Programmable Transceivers for Wireless Communications (FEAST II), Mike Ellinger, James Etters, and Eric Juntunen

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A Qualitative Analysis of How Communication Relationships in the Workplace Predict Psychological Job Outcomes for Customer Service Providers, Lana M. Escamilla Carroll

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Super A, Bridget J. Faloon

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College Consumption Patterns: An Analysis of Students' Spending Patterns, Living Conditions and Financial Positions Throughout the Past 30 Years, Kristine Farabaugh

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Kaleidoscope: A Personal Discovery in the Process of Design, Kristy Feldpausch

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Mall City Chorus Music Team Handbook, Chris Fenner

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Combining Music Education and Performance, David Ford

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Design and Analysis of a Propeller Test Apparatus, William Giffin, Daniel Hendrickson, and Thomas C. Wenstrom

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The Impact of International Terrorism on the Airline Industry in the United States During the George W. Bush Administration, Michelle Glisan

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Why are There so Few Women in U.S. Politics? Evaluating Campaign Fundraising as a Barrier to Women Running for Office at the Congressional and State Levels, Anne Glista

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Baseline Environmental Assessment of Western Michigan University's Business Technology Research Park (BTRP) in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Regan Goodrich

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The Gallery of Lost and Found, Chelsea Ann Goodwin

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The Case of the U.S.S. Greeneville: Apologia, Dissociation, and Intercultural Communication, Kirstin Beth Grieser

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Radio Frequency Identification: Smart Barcode or Sinister Sleuth, Rebecca Herr

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Pale Preoccupations, Betsy Jo Herweyer

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The Supreme Court and Hate Speech, Jennifer M. Hetu