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  The Department of Computer Science and Engineering\\
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  University of Nevada, Reno
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{\large cordially invites you to a Master's colloquium}

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{\huge \bf The Five Step Programming Process}

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A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the\\
requirements for the degree of Master of Science\\
with a major in Computer Science.

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by

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{\LARGE Michael Leverington}

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{\bf Abstract:}
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While educators have been working to teach introductory programming for between 40 and 50 years, the research has not supported either the value or the effectiveness of this endeavor. Recent research has found that teaching some thinking components along with the programming actions can provide positive results. A pilot study was conducted with college students learning a formalized and structured programming process in order to evaluate its efficacy. Some positive, but limited, results were found from the study, but one of the interesting results discovered directly from students' responses is the need to further support this kind of activity. Preliminary results are reported, and opportunities for further study are identified.}
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{\Large \bf 1:00 pm, Thursday, May 12, 2010}\\
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{\Large Scrugham Engineering and Mines (SEM) room 201}

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{\large
  For more information contact
  Dr. Fred Harris @ 784-6571 (Fred.Harris@cse.unr.edu)
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