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Re-Spooling the mind of an angler
(2010-11-29)Paper written by Ashley Dettloff in the fall semester 2010 at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls for Dr. Greta Gaard's English 251 class. In this paper, the author examines the Ojibwa relationship to and respect for ... -
Read with me: investigating the effects that parent involvement has on a child's reading development through the use of take-home literacy folder
(2013-11-25)The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness that parent involvement has on a child?s sight word development with the use of take-home literacy folders. The participants consisted of eight kindergarten ... -
Ready or not: do preschool experiences impact early literacy skills?
(2011-05-09)This study examined the role of the early childhood experiences that students are bringing with them as they enter Kindergarten, and investigated the impact of various types of early childhood experiences on student ... -
Recruitment and retention of special interest club adult volunteers by Illinois 4-H staff
(2013-05-30)Special Interest (SPIN) Clubs are a relatively new component within the 4-H organization. SPIN Clubs are different from normal community clubs which focus on many project areas compared to SPIN Clubs which focus on one ... -
Reducing UW-River Falls' energy use and carbon emissions: briefing document
(2008-07)The purpose of this briefing document is to provide some background information about energy use on campus and to outline the options we have for reducing our carbon emissions as we move "off the grid." -
Reedsburg Fermentation Fest Farm/Art Dtour event: survey summary
(2012-01)In October 2011, Reedsburg, Wisconsin held it's annual Fermentation Fest. A component of the event in 2011 was a 50-mile tour (Dtour) through Sauk County of art installations, artist-built roadside culture stands, rural ... -
Reflective Learning: Fostering Motivation, Metacognition, and Autonomy and Raising Language Learning Strategy Awareness
(2018-10-15)This paper illustrates how reflective learning can enhance English language learners’ (ELLs) learning experiences by forming deeper personal connections to what they learn and how they learn. In particular, reflective ... -
The Relationship Between Booktalks and Fourth Graders' Reading Motivation and Engagement
(2019)Motivation and engagement are influential factors in reading achievement. This action research aims to identify the relationship between booktalks and the motivation to read, as well as the influence of booktalks on genuine ... -
Relationship between exercise and grade point average
(2010-05-07)The purpose of this study was to discover if there is a relationship between students at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls grade point average and exercise. -
Relationship between exercise and grade point average
(2010-05-07)The purpose of this study was to discover if there is a relationship between students at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls grade point average and exercise. -
The Relationship between Mentor Texts and Student Motivation and Engagement in Writing
(2019)Motivation and engagement play a key role in the success of students. This, in turn, influences students’ perceptions about school and about themselves. This action research study examined how mentor texts could be used ... -
The Relationship Between Perceived Weight Status and Behavioral Practices
(2021-04-05)Studies have emphasized the commonality of individuals being overweight and obese in the US, increasing their chances of risk factors for other diseases. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship ... -
The relationship between physical activity behavior and cardiovascular health among university employees
(2018-10-15)PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between physical activity behavior and cardiovascular health among university employees (N = 30). In addition, the research also attempted to explore and ... -
Relationship between physical education and current fitness level
(2010-05-07)The purpose of this study was to find the relationship between adult's previous physical education experience and their current physical activity levels. -
Relationship between previous physical education experience in school and current activity level
(2010-05-07)The purpose of this study was to find the relationship between adult's previous physical education experience in school and their current physical activity levels. -
Relationship between sport type and prevalence of athletic injuries at UWRF
(2010-05-07)The purpose of this research project is to explore the relationship between sport type and athletic injuries sustained at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. -
Relationship between varsity sports and athletic injury prevalence at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls
(2010-05-10)The purpose of this research project is to explore the relationship between sport type and athletic injuries sustained at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. -
Relationship between writing attitude and spelling capabilities in fourth and fifth grade students
(2014-12-10)Struggling writers experience difficulty with spelling which can interfere with composing during writing. Spelling can influence their perceptions about their ability as a writer, thus affecting their attitudes about ... -
Research internship at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
(2006-04)Through a USDA Challenge Grant, tissue culture, Cedrus germination, and propagation of new plant material was researched at Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania. Field trips to study the management structures of local gardens ... -
Research of Scheduling Impact on Student Academic Performance
(2015-06-05)The purpose of this study was to identify the academic performance of students based on their current schedule. The study sought to find out what types of schedules are currently in use, the current state data available ...