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Showing 1 to 20 of 82 for “"Newsletters"”.
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Things in time: a digital synchronic analysis of manuscript newsletters (1575-76)
… The writing style of the manuscript newsletters can be characterised as descriptive and devoid of embellishments. Yet, in the sixteenth century, news writing was often considered a questionable practice, as it had the reputation of spreading lies. Speculative accounts, furthermore, …
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Monthly DVD Classroom Newsletters: Young Children's Experiences with a Technology-Based Parent Involvement Tool
Monthly DVD classroom newsletters are one proposed means for using technology to encourage parent involvement with all families, including the growing Hispanic population. Previous studies have explored parent and teacher experiences with this parent involvement tool. Children's experiences have …
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News from Venice: a digital analysis of Cosimo Bartoli’s correspondence and newsletters (1562–1572)
… resulted in more than 700 letters and 500 newsletters written by Bartoli that are today kept in the Mediceo del Principato collection at the State Archives in Florence. The complex figure of Bartoli has so far only been studied from a biographical perspective and for his widespread …
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The Evaluation of the Effects of School Newsletters on Parent Perceptions in an Urban School System
… schools and examining the effect of school newsletters (grounded in Hoover-Dempsey and Sandler's (1995, 1997, 2005) theoretical model of the parental involvement process) on parents' perceptions regarding school outreach efforts. In addition, a subsidiary analysis examines teachers' …
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Online political communication: the impact of the internet on MPs 1994-2005
… data on the impact of websites, email, e-newsletters and weblogs through content analysis, questionnaires and interviews. The data collated has helped develop a theoretical understanding of how MPs campaign, represent and communicate. First, there is evidence that e-newsletters can be used …
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Social cognitive theory-based physical activity intervention delivered by non-supervised technology in persons with multiple sclerosis
… social cognitive theory [SCT]) delivered by newsletters and telephone calls for increasing physical activity in persons with MS who were physically inactive and had middle levels of self-efficacy. The intervention group received SCT-based newsletters and phone calls whereas the control group …
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Improving the Definition of Exercise Maintenance: Evaluation of Concepts Related to Adherence
… to be pertaining to anyone, regardless of stage) newsletters in assisting subjects to attain the Maintenance stage of change. It also sought to identify further qualitative characteristics that can differentiate between the Action and Maintenance stages of change. Results indicated that monthly …
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La Leche League, the media, and the nursing mother: A broader perspective on persona theory
… related to La Leche League, specifically League newsletters, and media articles from publications across the United States to determine how the "nursing mother" functioned as a persona throughout the second half of the twentieth century. First, in my analysis of League newsletters I theorized a …
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“I hear music when I look at you”: Teenage agency, mass media, and Frank Sinatra in World War II America
… study of recently unearthed published fan club newsletters and correspondences, which were authored, printed, and distributed entirely by the primarily female and teenage members of Frank Sinatra fan clubs. These newsletters provide significant insight into how American teenage girls consumed …
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Conservation Behavior Outcomes and Drivers of Participation in a Conservation Research Program on Private Lands
… behaviors, while other aspects such as program newsletters and annual reports influenced their engagement in conservation behaviors to a lesser degree. For my second chapter, I surveyed citizen scientists and non-citizen scientists that were associated with VWL between 2010 and 2020. VWL citizen …
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The evolution of music therapy and its parallels to the published articles of Donald E. Michel
… study. Previous historical studies, surveys, newsletters, and relevant articles were examined to determine trends in music therapy. Results were compared to observed trends in Michel's research; parallels and differences were detailed. Results of the analysis indicated that Michel's articles …
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Public relations and marketing techniques used by assisted living communities to attract and retain residents
… promotion, direct-mail marketing/materials, newsletters, facility websites and professional referral development. Respondents report minimal use of new media, yet maintain an overall positive outlook on their individual facilities' efforts. However, participants' view of the overall assisted …
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Factors Influencing 4-H Leader Volunteer Recruitment and Retention in Lincoln County
… awareness of resources and curriculum by way of newsletters, phone calls, and e-mails that meet the needs of the 4-H leaders.
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The efficacy of performance management systems in enhancing employees’ performance at the University of Venda
… (CHE) audits, strategic plans (2021-2025), newsletters, workshop minutes, and peer-reviewed literature through thematic content analysis to assess PMS strengths (like, Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound (SMART) goal cascading, real-time dashboards), weaknesses (e.g., …
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The Taino Are Still Alive, Taino Cuan Yahabo: An Example Of The Social Construction Of Race And Ethnicity
… 16th century. This thesis analyzes the official newsletters of the Taíno Nation of the Antilles--one of the leading organizations working for revitalization. The content of this material culture was dissected and organized into rhetorical categories in order to reveal patterns of endogamic …
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Parent-teacher communication methods: which ones do teachers utilize, and why?
… included broadcast written materials, such as newsletters and announcements, and electronic communication, such as webpages and emails. Perceived effectiveness of methods and time spent using each type of method varied based on the type of class and teacher-student ratio.</p>
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How to establish and maintain positive parent-teacher relationships
… as early as possible in the school year. Newsletters and a homework planner with daily parent sign offs were proven to be the most effective whole class communication methods while phone calls and in person conferences are the most effective individual communication methods. The research …
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Trade association strategies for providing technology intelligence to small and medium sized enterprises - A study of UK technology foresight processes
… technology communication capabilities, newsletters, collaborations and conferences. Feedback and parameters were used to assess the strategy chosen for implementation on the test-bed. Taking this into consideration a revised strategy was established that can be adapted and applied by …
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THE BRAID OF TEACHING: Exploring the weave of elementary school contexts in an Appalachian school district
… paper material collected in schools (e.g. memos, newsletters, handouts, etc.) as well as news articles, and interviews with twenty six participants, provided the data for this study. The interviews, mostly with elementary school teachers, were the focus of the research. Findings make problematic …
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