Browsing UW-L Seminar Papers by Title
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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 ... -
Quantitative analysis of the nutrient uptake by Lake Redstone (Sauk Co., Wis.)
(1972-08)Water was collected at four sites and analyzed for amonium nitrogen, nitrate nitrogen, ortho phosphate, pH, temperature and turbidity. Volume of inflow and outflow water was also determined. Lake Redstone received 5,250 ... -
The quantity and nutritive quality of Vallisneria americana biomass, in navigation pool no. 9 of the Upper Mississippi River
(1982-08)Vallisneria americana Michx. (wild celery) was studied to determine biomass, productivity, and the nutritive potential of all morphological structures. The study area was located in the southern portion of Navigation Pool ... -
A Recollection of Chaplain Thomas Scott Johnson of the 127th United States Colored Troops and 36th United States Colored Troops During and After the Civil War
(1970)The intent of this paper is to te11 the story of Thomas Scott Johnson, Chap1ain for the 127th United States Co1ored Troops and 1ater the 36th United States Co1ored Troops. He a1so served as a Christian Commissioner during ... -
Relationship between wrestling coaches' personalities and that of wrestlers -- effect on success or failure
(1978-07-28)This study analyzed the relationship of personality traits of varsity level wrestlers and their respective head coaches in the Heart of the North athletic conference. Barron, Bloomer, Chetek, Cumberland, Ladysmith, Rice ... -
The relationship of a family history of heart disease to awareness of risk factors among high school students
(1986-12)This study examined knowledge of heart disease, risk factors, and behaviors and physical conditions impacting heart disease among four high school students with a family history of heart disease compares with four high ... -
Relationship of grip strength and tennis ability
(1976-05-03)The intent of this study was to determine if grip strength is a significant factor in measuring tennis ability. (Will students with greater grip strength score higher on tennis ability tests)? The tennis ability tests used ... -
Relationship of rope skipping exercise on performance in the vertical jump
(1964-08-07)An experimental study, to determine the value of rope skipping to improve performance in the vertical jump, was performed. Four class periods were devoted to mastering the jumping technique. Three groups, one control and ... -
Repetition in poetry of T.S. Eliot through Ash Wednesday
(1971-03-12)With a background of study in the poetry, plays, essays, and literary criticism of T. S. Eliot, I was intrigued by his commitment to the potentials of language and the "music" of poetry. I particularly liked his use of ... -
A report of an experiment in individualizing arithmetic instruction in the fifth grade at Campus School
(1964-07)This was an experiment in individualizing arithmetic to (1) identify problems involved, (2) to measure children's progress, and (3) to arrive at some conclusions concerning the value of individualizinig instruction in ... -
Reported savings from summer earnings by Wisconsin State University-La Crosse students as a function of sex, class, and the reception or nonreception of financial aid
(1971)The purpose of this study was to determine the appropriate amounts of summer savings among students attending WSU - La Crosse, and to compare these amounts with those assessed to financial aid applicants for expected student ... -
Review and analysis of peer tutoring: implactions for education
(1983-07-13)The purpose of this study was to survey the practices and attitudes of area schools regarding cross-age and same-age peer tutoring. A review of literature included the determination of variables necessary for the establishment, ... -
Review of the literature and pilot study on the effects of Ritalin on reading and interpersonal relationships of hyperactive children
(1971-08-03)The purpose of this study was to explore, through an investigation of the literature, the etiology, symptoms, neurologic concomitant, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of hyperactive children. A pilot study has been set ... -
The role of prophecy in Shakespeare?s The Tragedy of King Richard the Third
(1974)This study of The Tragedy of King Richard the Third concludes that Shakespeare makes extensive use of the various facets of prophecy in his play. He does so for the purpose of giving his drama unity and of giving his ... -
School phobia: causes and treatments
(1985-05-02)This study examined the causes and treatments of school phobia from the behavioral, the psychodynamic, and the psychopharmacological perspectives. School phobia is the most commonly seen phobia in school age children. ... -
Selected recreational preferences of juveniles in selected residential treatment institutions in Wisconsin
(1982-05-14)The purpose of this study was to determine the selected recreational preferences of juveniles in selected residential treatment institutions in Wisconsin. There were 406 males and females selected as subjects from 19 ... -
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 ... -
A Sketch of Gideon Cooley Hixon: La Crosse Lumberman
(1967)No abstract - A SKETCH OF GIDEON COOLEY HIXON: LA CROSSE LUMBERMAN -
Standardized first aid knowledge test for candidates to the Trollhaugen Ski Patrol, Dresser, Wisconsin
(1978-05-05)The purpose of this study was to construct a first aid knowledge test to be used to screen candidates to the Trollhaugen Ski Patrol. The test includes multiple choice questions covering all of the subject areas in the ... -
Student attitudes toward residence hall programming at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
(1978-08)The major purpose of this study was to assess the attitudes of residence hall students toward residence hall programing at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. Three areas of residence hall programming were explored: ...