COMPARING TWO TRANSECT METHODS FOR THE DETECTION OF RED-BACKED SALAMANDERS

Typical monitoring methods for terrestrial salamanders are subject to extensive variation, driven by the environmental conditions in effect during sampling. As rigorous salamander sampling methods are needed to monitor populations, there is a need to assess commonly used methods under a variety of environmental conditions. We hypothesized that of two methods used for capturing red-backed salamanders (Plethodon cinereus), leaf litter searches and natural cover searches, the latter would perform best for adults and in situations where moisture was limiting. We compared captures for paired transect surveys: one a leaf litter search and the other a natural cover search, relative to age, proximity to streams, rainfall events, vapor pressure deficit and season. We found that natural cover searches outperformed leaf litter searches when conducted away from streams and in the absence of rainfall. Natural cover searches performed better regardless of vapor pressure deficit and season (spring or fall). Natural cover searches detected more adults than juveniles. We recommend natural cover searches as more efficient than leaf litter searches

Some inconsistencies of the finite element method as applied to inelastic response

The inadequacy of a two noded beam-column element with a linear axial and a cubic transverse displacement field for inelastic analysis is demonstrated. For complete equilibrium satisfaction in the linear elastic range a three noded beam-column element is shown to be consistent. Next, the sensitivity of the inelastic response to numerical solutions of the inelastic response of a cantilever beam resulting from approximate integration of strain energy are brought out and finally, consequences of this on the nonlinear transient response of structures are considered

Kentucky\u27s Architectural Heritage and its Preservation

A thesis presented to the faculty of the School of Social Sciences at Morehead State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in History by Michael D. Killian on June 17, 1983

PR 610 The Theology and Practice of Preaching

Donald Demaray: AN INTRODUCTION TO HOMILETICS and Fred Craddock: PREACHING.https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/3682/thumbnail.jp

SP 501 Communication for Christian Leaders

Duane Litfin, Public Speaking: A Handbook for Christians, 2nd Edition, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Baker Book House, 1992.https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/2701/thumbnail.jp

PR 703 Storytelling and Preaching

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SP 501 Communication As Christian Rhetoric

PUBLIC SPEAKING, Duane Litfinhttps://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/3684/thumbnail.jp

PR 610 The Theology and Practice of Preaching

Donald Demaray: AN INTRODUCTION TO HOMILETICS and Fred Craddock: PREACHING.https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/2905/thumbnail.jp

SP 501 Communication for Christian Leaders

Course Text Duane Litfin, PUBLIC SPEAKING: A HANDBOOK FOR CHIRSTIANS, 2nd Edition, Grand Rapids, Baker Book House, 1992https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/3828/thumbnail.jp

PR 703 Storytelling

1. We will commence class on Monday at 9 a.m.; finish by noon on Friday. 2. Bring with you three discardable magazines for the collage that we will do on Mon. 3. I will supply you with crayons, scissors, paste, and poster board. 4. Write a three page fairy tale that will be read in class; and make copies for each member of the class. You may want to wait until you get to class (we will read them on Thurs) and write them. Remember, in fairy tales, anything can happen. Please. DO NOT READ A BOOK on how to write a fairy tale. Just write it by beginning with, ...once upon a time.... and the rest will flow. Trust me on this. 5. Collateral reading may include novels, plays, movies, cd\u27s and cassettes, anything that relates to the genre of storytelling and preaching; orality, narrativity. A selected bibliography is listed below. 6. Find three to five stories that you think are good and make them available to the class. If they are lengthy, summarize and give citation where they might be found. I want each student to leave the class with at least 25 stories (most of which you will never have heard). 7. I would like for you to do one book review (2-3 pages) and answer this question: Having read this book, so what? 8. Following the class, a paper will be due--My Theology of Storytelling. It will be due the week following class. 9. You will tell two stories in class: my favorite story (5-10 minutes.) It can be serious, funny, personal experience, biblical, extra biblical. We are interested in the \u27telling\u27. You will also bring a children\u27s story/sermon, 3-5 minutes in length. 10. Course evaluation: written work 40%; oral work 50%; book review 10% 11. Get plenty of rest. You must be prepared to give full attention to the dynamics of the course for the week. It promises to be a great time. See you in July or August. Peace. Chuck 1810 Lisburn Court. Garner, NC 27529 (919) 538 2855https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/1158/thumbnail.jp