Category: Spring 2012

Daniel Jones

Evolution of the Thinking Soldier: How British Light Infantry of the War of Independence Paved the Way for the American Paratrooper

Throughout civilization, most armies were drilled to become a machine, moving as one. However, a few elite groups broke that mold, light infantry and paratroopers being striking examples. This work analyzes and compares these two groups.

HIST 499, Senior Capstone

Ron Palmer

A201

10:30 – 11 AM

Nicole Klingerman

Masculine and Feminine vs. Male and Female

Through past generations Americans have held onto the idea that masculine and feminine characteristics must mean a person is male or female. Recently, this ideas has been changing with the realization that these words do not depict a person’s gender roles. In order to get an idea of the views of NCU students on this campus, a survey was given. The survey consisted of the Bem Sex Role Inventory and ten questions. After the survey, the results were analyzed to see the similarities between previous research and the views of NCU students.

COMM 499, Senior Capstone

Doyle Srader

P103

2 – 2:30 PM

Kalyssa Koontz

The Late, Great Western Front: A Historical Look into why the Western Front was Delayed in WWII

This presentation focuses on the question of “Why was the Western Front delayed in WWII?” This presentation will focus on the diplomatic as well as military reasons for delaying the western front.

HIST 490

Ron Palmer

A201

1 – 1:30 PM

Joel Leinbach

Beyond the Call of Duty: A Review of Organizational Citizenship Behavior

Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) refers to actins that are beneficial to an organization, but lite outside the parameters of the required performance of a job description. These behaviors can be directed towards another individual (OCB-I) or they can be organization-oriented (OCB-O). This paper provides a broad overview of the development of this sub-section of organizational behavior from its early stages that sought to find its antecedents, to more current studies that focus on its outcomes. An understanding of OCB will aid in the development of a productive workforce.

PSY 499, Senior Capstone

Nani Skaggs

L203

9:30 – 10 AM

Patricia Martinez & Emily O’Neal

Bean Growth in Accordance t Light and Water Quality

Soil makers and fertilizer producers are always promoting their product as the most beneficial factor for plant growth, but what other factors play into promoting healthy plants? One major factor that deals with plant growth is environment, such as light and dark, that factors into the amount of photosynthesis which can take place. Another factor that is important to consider is the quality of water being fed to the plants. This poster will attempt to show the difference that light and water have on plant growth and conclude why each source produced each result.

BIOL 200

Tracy Vermilyea

Banquet Room

1 – 3 PM

Brittany McKinley

Gratitude and Subjective Well-being in Daily Life

I am examining the literature that investigates gratitude and subjective well-being in daily lives. Specifically interested in the relationship between gratitude and forgiveness and well-being. This study will focus on the effect of expressing emotions of gratitude on psychological and physical well-being.

PSY 499, Senior Capstone

Nani Skaggs

L203

2 – 2:30 PM

Peter Norland

The Significance of “Paidofthoros” within Second-Century Christian Discourse Against Male Homoeroticism

In previous work on second-century Christian attitudes toward male homoeroticism (homosexuality) the Greek word paidofthoros was thought to mean pedophilia. Christians of the second century, however, used it to reject a very specific form of male homoeroticism common to Greco-Roman culture: that between males of differing social status.

BTH 499, Senior Capstone

Ron Heine

P103

10 – 10:30 AM

Jenna Royce

Building Relationships and Communicating Effectively with Child Clients

Children caught in the legal system are consistently poorly represented. Many lawyers struggle with how to deal with children who are placed in the client role. This paper examines how lawyers must adjust their approach and focus on building a relationship with the child client–specifically communicating efficiently and effectively.

COMM 499, Senior Capstone

Doyle Srader

P103

2:30 – 3 PM

Jenna Royce

Breaking the Silence as Female Minority Writers

Historically, female minority authors have struggled with finding their voice in a society that forces their silence. Language has given these authors the ability to assert a place in history and define their identity and experience as both persons of color and women. Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye and Sandra Cisneros’ The House on Mango Street demonstrate how powerful an author’s voice can be when they are able to record the experiences and history that has been excluded.

ENG 499, Senior Capstone

James Gill

P103

1 – 1:30 PM

Crystal Rutherford

The Societal and Behavioral Effects of Androgen on Women

With a focus on female athletes, this paper will attempt to illustrate the effects of and levels of androgen in females. Of particular interest is whether female athletes already have higher levels of testosterone and therefore became athletic, or if higher androgen levels was the results of workouts. Lastly, the current trend of androgen abuse in female athletes and the behavioral and societal costs will be addressed.

PSY 499, Senior Capstone

Nani Skaggs

L203

10 – 10:30 AM

Carlos Sandoval

The United States Involvement in Chile: the Undermining of Salvador Allende

In the 1970s, Chile democratically elected a socialist leader. However, outside sources, i.e. the United States, did not like the outcome of the election and did everything in their power to overthrow Salvador Allende. The purpose is to show how involved the U.S. truly was in the overthrow.

HIST 499, Senior Capstone

Steve Goetz

A201

10 – 10:30 AM

Breanna Schmidt & Melyssa Weber

Metabolism of Different Types of Sugars by Yeast

Yeast metabolizes sugars and carbohydrates forming carbon dioxide thus allowing the bread to rise. Our first trial was observing the amount of foam created by the sugar and yeast reacting. Our second trial was observing how much the bread rose before and after being baked. Then we compared the results with the first trial.

BIOL 200

Tracy Vermilyea

Banquet Room

1 – 3 PM

Chauntel Semien

How to Catch a Sex Offender

My project will focus on the process of catching a sex offender by analyzing past court cases that have succeeded and failed in prosecuting sex offenders. My paper will incorporate interviews of a prosecutor, a psychologist, and an officer that I have conducted and get their input of what their part is in the process of catching a sex offender.

IDS 499, Senior Capstone

Mick Bollenbaugh

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Charolene Somatis

The World of Vlogs—A Generic Description

In the last couple of years, You Tube has seen a large increase in vloggers (video bloggers). Through the rhetorical criticism style of generic description I believe vlogging can be labeled as a new genre of rhetoric.

COMM 340, Rhetorical Criticism

Doyle Srader

Banquet Room

1 – 3 PM

Katlyn Temple

Galvanizing Literature: Lesbian Pulp Fiction and the Cold War Gay Rights Movement

The paperback publishing industry—popularly known as the pulp fiction industry– began to publish paperback novels with lesbian romantic and sexual themes in 1950. Lesbian pulp fiction became a popular genre between 1950 and 1969 and fell under scrutiny by United States censorship committees during the height of the Cold War. The books were a source of hope and consolation for a generation of lesbian and bisexual women, and this paper attempts to highlight the significance of lesbian pulp fiction in popular culture, especially in accordance with the gay liberation movement prior to the Stonewall Riots of 1969.

ENG 499, Senior Capstone

James Gill

P103

1:30 – 2 PM

Adam Traxtle

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles vs. International Financial Reporting Standards

My project compares and contrasts GAAP and IFRS. The SEC is attempting to combine the two methods of accounting by 2014. My project analyzes the differences and similarities between the two methods of accounting.

ACTG 499, Senior Capstone

Frank Paliotta

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

David Vermilyea

The Plasticity of the Depressed Brain

It has long been thought that depression can be treated with the use of antidepressants mixed with various forms of psychotherapy, but what exactly does the brain need in order to function correctly? There are neurological differences that exist between the non-depressed person and the depressed person. How the depressed brain can change into a “happy” functional brain will be discussed.

PSY 499, Senior Capstone

Nani Skaggs

L203

10:30 – 11 AM