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New criticism approach to unique narrative structures in Jonathan Safran Foer's Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
(2008-09-26)Paper presented at the 2008 Nature, Art, Self Conference by Todd Mueske (University of Wisconsin-River Falls) in which he examines the reasoning behind the choices Jonathan Safran Foer's makes in the structuring of the ... -
New places to look for diamonds
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Nobody has my back
(2009-04)Graphic artwork created by Matthew P. McMillan that appeared in the 2009 edition of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls literature and art magazine, Prologue. -
Non-resident property owners and their impact on Sawyer County businesses 2007
(2007-12)Although Sawyer County has long been a destination for tourists and those hoping to escape urban environments, the landscape has been steadily changing from a resort vacation economy to a second home based economy. As many ... -
Normalization and its Relation to Peace Education Using a Sampling of Montessori Preschools from Around the World
(2022)Montessori education is known as peace education. Normalization is one of the most significant concepts within Montessori education and which herself identifies as the “most important result.” The purpose of this study ... -
North Central Wisconsin stormwater survey: a follow-up report on residents' stormwater knowledge and practices
(2010-01)This study sought to: measure current public understanding of stormwater issues; describe current practices with respect to factors that affect stormwater quality; determine public awareness of the North Central Wisconsin ... -
North to the future
(2009-12)Short story written by Alisha Bjorklund in the Fall semester 2009 at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls for Dr. Jennifer Brantley's English 382 Writing Workshop class. In the story, the author weaves together several ... -
Not foreverglades
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Nutrient Management Education: Perceptions and Influences
(2015-09-18)Soil testing, analysis, and implementation of associated recommendations are indicated as a key to development of nutrient management plans for Wisconsin farmers. Indeed a soil test is the only practical way to know the ... -
Observing the Effects of Activity Based Learning on Math Comprehension in a High School Algebra Class
(2015-07-21)As a third year high school math teacher, it can be difficult to engage all students with new math concepts. To address this problem, I compared a traditional lecture based class, to classes that emphasized group work, ... -
Old lead mines of Southeastern Minnesota
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Operation free Iraq: a gendered content analysis of newspapers
(2005-04)Women have been historical underrepresented in the field of journalism, and it is journalists we mostly rely upon when hearing information concerning war. With the gendered imbalance that exists in journalism, it leads us ... -
Organic: a photographer's journey through documenting, learning, and teaching
(2012-05-04)After reading Dorothea Lange: A Life Beyond Limits by Linda Gordon a couple of summers ago, I wanted to try my hand at a photography project where I studied one subject in depth through photographs. I knew that completing ... -
Our chance to fly
(2010)Audio recording and lyrics for Our Chance to Fly, a UWRF Spirit Song written and performed by Phyllis Goldin in 2010. -
Overture to orioles: solo piano
(1999)Artist's statement: "The incentive to produce this recording came from The Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies on the banks of the Cannon River, Red Wing, Minnesota, where I was privileged to be in residence as ... -
Parent involvement that supports children academically and promotes the development of independence
(2014-11-17)A significant body of research exists connecting parent involvement to the academic success of a child. This research explored practical ways to encourage and remove barriers to that involvement while continuing to foster ... -
Parental and familial involvement in the school community
(2015-04-24)Parental/familial involvement in the classroom as well as school community is an issue of constant importance. Parents and families are crucial participants in a child's education. It is critical to create a bridge between ... -
Parental guided support of a child's emerging literacy development
(2012-12-07)Research has shown that parental involvement in children's early literacy is critical to their development. The problem is that parents may lack the knowledge, skill set, and confidence to obtain this involvement. The ... -
Parents of youth who identify as transgender: an exploratory study
(2010-12)The present qualitative study explores the experiences, perceptions, support systems, and coping strategies on which parents of youths who identify as transgender rely. Specifically, parental challenges and concerns about ... -
Path to normalization: finding and measuring the essentials of the Montessori method
(2015-05-18)The Montessori method is growing in public education. But it is a complex method with many aspects, and there is much potential for misunderstanding and mis-emphasis. In the midst of the many external pressures of a ...