UW-L Seminar Papers
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Contains undergraduate papers and theses issued by the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. Items with a signature page have been officially approved by the Graduate Studies Office.
Copyright for the materials in this collection is owned by the authors. This digital version is published by Murphy Library, University of Wisconsin – La Crosse with the consent of the author.
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The Lakshore at Terry Andrae State Park: An Historical Interpretation
(1985-12-09)This study presented an historical interpretation of the lakeshore at Terry Andrae State Park from prehistoric times (pre 1634 A.D.) to the establishment of Terry Andrae state Park in 1929. The researcher utilized primary ... -
Fleshy fungi of the Wisconsin Rapids area
(1971-08)A four-month study was conducted in the Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin area, located in Wood County, in the central section of Wisconsin, to collect, preserve, and identify the fleshy fungi of the area. Four areas served as ... -
A comparison study of the nitrogen and phosphorous concentrations in the Mississippi, Nelson and Niobrara River basins
(1975-12)It has been hypothesized that the absolute quantities of nitrogen and phosphorous in the Upper Mississippi River Basin are higher than they normally would be without the influence of man's activities and without the presence ... -
An early history of Galesville University
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Needs and problems of commuter students at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
(1976-12)The research which is to follow was undertaken to investigate and identify needs and problems of commuter students at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. This segment of the student population represents approximately ... -
An investigation of college student drinking behaviors and selected personality variables
(1976-06)Past research had shown college trained professionals as having more tendencies toward drinking problems than other socioeconomic groups. This study attempted to determine whether or not significant relationships existed ... -
Effects of stretching warm-up exercises in performance of specific track and field power events
(1972-07)This study was designed to compare the effects of warm-up on performance of tenth grade boys in the running long jump, forty yard dash, and shot put. An attempt was made to determine whether or not warm-up was c; of value ... -
Single parent student needs assessment at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
(1986-07)The purpose of this study was to identify single parent students' basic needs at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Data from this self-identified group of students were analyzed to secure background information, to ... -
The development of a strength training program for collegiate basketball players based on a survey study of colleges with prestigious basketball programs
(1981-12)This study developed a strength training program for collegiate basketball players. The study was based on the hypothesis that coaches of prestigious collegiate basketball teams and a review of the literature would advocate ... -
The contributions of the Wisconsin Special Olympics Program in the development of physical fitness and sport skill competencies for the mentally retarded population
(1980-08)The focus of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the athletic preparation, in terms of physical fitness and sport skill competencies for the mentally retarded participants in Wisconsin Special Olympics (WSO). ... -
Planning a multi-purpose swimming facility
(1979-08)Swimming pools and auxiliary facilities were investigated with the intention of developing a plan for a structure which would foster a more versatile aquatic program than the average one now being conducted in traditional ... -
A study of some similarities and differences between Plato's educational system and twentieth century education in the United States
(1967-08)The purpose of this study was to explore Plato?s basic educational system as advocated in The Republic and The Laws and to examine some of the similarities of the Platonic system of education and twentieth century concepts ... -
Quality of college student experiences at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
(1984-05)Quality of college student experiences were investigated to assess: 1.) student satisfaction with college, 2.) the extent and proficiency of students? reading and writing skills, 3.)student ratings of various characteristics ... -
Political and social activism within the campus community of Wisconsin State University-La Crosse from 1966 to 1970 : local expression of a national movement
(1988-05-11)As events and the people affecting them fade into the past, images often become blurred, ideas and emotions lose currency and depth. It is History's role to somehow capture the essences of a moment and preserve them as ... -
The effects of video game trounament play on the level of morale of geriatric residents in a nursing home setting
(1985-12)A Pac-Man tournament was implemented to evaluate the effects of video game tournament play on the levels of morale of geriatric residents at Bethany-St. Joseph Care Center. 40 Ss were randomly assigned to one of two groups. ... -
The theories of Jean Piaget: what they mean for special education; an educational program; the effect of self-recording and verbal praise on the reading comprehension rate of an eight year old male
(1979-05)The purpose in this paper was to review the literature on the theories of Jean Piaget as they relate to special education. A basic overview of Piaget's theory of intellectual development is presented. Included are his ideas ... -
A survey of opinions held by parents and teachers about the P.T.A. at Lincoln Junior High School during the school year of 1970-1971
(1971-05)It was the purpose of this study (I) to survey the opinions of parents and teachers concerning Lincoln Junior High PTA's objectives, goals, and activities as it now exists, (2) to determine whether parents and teachers ...
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