The document is a Ph.D. dissertation by Matthew M. White that explores the intersection of girls and digital role-playing games. It discusses current research, historical context, and the impact of gender on gaming through various studies. The content covers a wide range of topics, including World of Warcraft and gender investigations.

1. Girls and Games: Toward a tutorial system for digital role playing games A Ph.D. Dissertation of monumental proportions Matthew M. White, M.Ed. Memorial University matthewwhite.ca MASTER of HARD TO FOLLOW POWERPOINTS

2. Contents of Table - Legs - Wood - Nails - Screws - Varnish

3. Outline Background - Current Research - World of Warcraft - Research Method - WoW Mods -

4. Background - Arcades in the 1970's... Current work in Girls/Games - Investigations of Gender Biological/Psychological - Poor investigative methods and more...

5. Current Research Jenson and deCastell (LOOK, OVER THERE!) 2010, 2009, 2008... more Taylor (he's probably over there too) Cornelliussen 2008 (spelled wrong I'm sure) Dill, Thill 2007/2008.. Kafai et al 2008 Jenkins/Casell 1998