Theses and Dissertations
This collection contains theses and dissertations of graduate students of the University of Alberta. The collection contains a very large number of theses electronically available that were granted from 1947 to 2009, 90% of theses granted from 2009-2014, and 100% of theses granted from April 2014 to the present (as long as the theses are not under temporary embargo by agreement with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies). IMPORTANT NOTE: To conduct a comprehensive search of all UofA theses granted and in University of Alberta Libraries collections, search the library catalogue at www.library.ualberta.ca - you may search by Author, Title, Keyword, or search by Department.
To retrieve all theses and dissertations associated with a specific department from the library catalogue, choose 'Advanced' and keyword search "university of alberta dept of english" OR "university of alberta department of english" (for example). Past graduates who wish to have their thesis or dissertation added to this collection can contact us at erahelp@ualberta.ca.
Items in this Collection
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Alberta Rating Index for Apps (ARIA): An Index to Rate the Quality of Mobile Health Applications
DownloadSpring 2020
Introduction: The number of mobile health applications (m-health apps) available to the public through online application (app) stores is rapidly increasing. In addition, the general public’s interest to use m-health apps as an adjunct to conventional health care services is increasing. However,...
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Alberta Ski Resorts on the Eastern Slopes and Environmental Advocacy: Conservation Politics and Tourism Developments in Kananaskis Country, 1980-2000
DownloadFall 2018
This study investigates ski resort development and proposals on the eastern slopes of Alberta between 1980 and 2000 with a specific focus on Kananaskis Country. It highlights issues between conservation imperatives and recreation and sport development. It examines the site selection for the 1988...
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Alberta Teachers’ Innovations in Classroom Practice Arising from Use of Technology in Online Learning as a Result of COVID-19
DownloadSpring 2024
Abstract In this study, a small sample of Alberta teachers were interviewed about their use of technology in the classroom through three specific time-periods during the COVID-19 pandemic: pre-COVID-19, during COVID-19 and post COVID-19. The Cynefin Framework was used to find changes in...
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Alberta teachers' perceptions on including multiple perspectives in elementary Social Studies: A qualitative case study
DownloadFall 2017
The combination of a rich history of multiculturalism with the current increases in Aboriginal, Francophone and immigrant populations has led to more cultural diversity than ever in Alberta classrooms. As an attempt to promote the development of active and responsible citizens in a democratic...