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1. Can supplemental material created by independent educators for the REWARDS reading program produce significant student progress in reading decoding and fluency? 2. Will these materials be successful by working in accordance with the reauthorization of IDEA and RTI intervention principles?
(Northern Illinois University, 2008)The 2004 reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) has greatly impacted the education of all students. Education services are most greatly impacted when determining student eligibility for ... -
The 1985 COBOL standard
(Northern Illinois University, 1988)The Common Business Oriented Language, COBOL, will celebrate its 30th anniversary in April of next year. The new standard for COBOL compilers, hereafter called COBOL 85, was announced in September of 1985 after seven years ... -
2014: U.S. GAAP Transition to IFRS
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20th century dust jacket design : formulation of design and production
(Northern Illinois University, 1987)Designing and preparing the jacket for NIU Press’ Roosevelt Confronts Hitler proved to be very interesting, involving discussion with and approval from 2 editors, the press director and the senior designer. At the outset ... -
50 Years of Negligence: The Development of Tort Law as Viewed Through Illinois, 1850-1900
(Northern Illinois University, 2010)The late nineteenth century (1850-1900) was a time of great change in American society, Fed by the expansion ofthe Industrial Revolution, the growth in legal doctrine matched the mechanized innovation. Tort Law, law that ... -
AB≠BA : an investigation into the historical roots of noncommutative algebra
Abstract Algebra is a branch of mathematics in which a large amount of research is currently taking place. This research includes the investigation into different types of algebraic structures such as fields, rings, groups, ... -
The ABC's of the real business cycle
(Northern Illinois University, 1992)The real business cycle approach to business cycle theory is viable and worthy of extended research. However, it does not resolve the dilemma facing business cycle theorists in coming up with one true explanation of the ... -
Accentera business plan
(Northern Illinois University, 2012)The purpose of this study is to purpose a business plan for a handbag and shoe store named Accentera. The business plan is developed based on current market trends and consumer research. A survey questionnaire was developed ... -
Access to award winning literature for children with disabilities
(Northern Illinois University, 2012)Historically, Newbery Medal and Honor books have had high readability levels unsuitable for early elementary students and those with reading disabilities. This project calculated Newbery readability levels 2007 to the ... -
Accessibility of museums in Chicago for people with visual impairments
(Northern Illinois University, 2010)According to the Rockford Center website, "approximately 1 in 30 Americans are blind or visually impaired" (vision services, 2010). The startling fact is that in a city the size of Chicago, that equates to approximately ... -
Accidental Event Compensation: The Differing Philosophies and Objectives of the Civilian and Martial Sectors
(Northern Illinois University, 2008)As a result of the growing scrutiny of the military in recent times, understanding the philosophy and objectives behind the military sector’s method of disability compensation relative to the civilian sector stands as a ... -
Accommodations and modification for elementary students with special needs
(Northern Illinois University, 2006)As an education major it is important to understand and be able to properly assess disabilities that I may come in contact with when I have a classroom of my own. With many government laws like IDEA, which is the law ... -
Accountants' Common Law Liability To Third Parties: Another Look
(Northern Illinois University, 1993)Third-party litigation against public accountants has increased significantly during the past two decades. In response to this litigation explosion, the accounting profession has proposed reforms in the legislative and ... -
Accounting for FDA Approval Costs: Can They be Capitalized?
(Northern Illinois University, 1993)The costs for FDA approval are considered research and development costs. The FASB has never mentioned FDA approval costs in their pronouncements and therefore the method of treatment for these costs was uncertain. The ... -
Accounting for Hedge Transactions
(Northern Illinois University, 1992)For my capstone project, I have studied the financial act of hedging and the accounting problems related to this topic. Hedging is a fairly new topic and I begin my thesis with background information on the act of hedging. ... -
Accounting for Interest Rate Swaps
(Northern Illinois University, 1996)Interest rate swap agreements are rapidly gaining popularity as the tool of choice for managing financial uncertainties. Unfortunately, since th~ are relatively new and the FASB has not yet issued a formal pronouncement ... -
Accounting for Loan Losses
(Northern Illinois University, 1988)Through my summer 1987 internship in accountancy at Continental Bank of Chicago, IL, I was exposed to some of the accounting-related topics that are faced by the banking industry. One of the most relevant topics to today's ... -
Accounting for Pensions: The Controversy
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Accounting for Stock Options: The FASB's Changing Views on Stock Option Valuation
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Accounting Information Systems- The Fundamentals of Business Processes
(Northern Illinois University, 1996)Develop instructional materials for use by the introductory accounting information systems classes. These materials will include case studies for the computerization of various fictional small businesses. Computerization ...
