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Why teach "Research as a conversation" in freshman composition courses?: A metaphor to help librarians and composition instructors develop a shared model.

Creator:: McMillen, Paula S. and Hill, Eric
Abstract:: Ongoing discussion between the Oregon State University libraries' instruction program and the English composition program focuses on improving collaboration between our programs and more effectively integrating the research process into the English composition curriculum. The authors, formerly the library instruction coordinator and the Assistant Composition Coordinator, briefly describe a qualitative...
Resource Type:: Preprint and Article
Full Text:: discipline-specific variations between humanities and science scholars in their self-report of the research

The Valley Library Reference Collection : a white paper exploring future options

Creator:: Mellinger, Margaret, Rielly, Loretta, and Webster, Janet G.
Abstract:: The Valley Library Reference Collection is under-utilized, occupies valuable physical space, and represents a significant investment in collection funds. As reference resources are available electronically, we have not effectively shaped our print or digital reference collection. The physical collection ages as we cancel reference continuations without replacing them with electronic...
Resource Type:: Working Paper
Full Text:: -04 Nov-04 Dec-04 Total Encyclopedia of Soil Science 0 1 0 1 0 1 3

The utility of playfulness in terms of innovation and productivity for business and a life of learning

Creator:: Adams, Jason S.
Abstract:: The purpose of this project was to investigate play and our cultural assumptions as to its usefulness or lack there of. The concepts of hard work versus hard play were explored in order to discover when human beings are operating at their best. In terms of innovation and productivity in...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: structures, laws, and labors of a society, carnival exists as an opportunity to play and test the unknown

The possibility of international agreements concerning genetically modified organisms in the European Union

Creator:: Fairbrother, Jennifer R.
Abstract:: As genetically modified products come under greater production, tensions surrounding the potential benefits and harms of the technology have appeared in divergent policy between the European Union (EU) and certain member states. The purpose of this thesis is to consider whether some type of international law, also called an environmental...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Philosophy (Honors

The introduction of renewable wave energy to the existing power grid

Creator:: Ruthruff, William Arthur
Abstract:: Wind energy is a cornerstone to the world of renewables. It is widely used in many parts of the world as a clean and effective form of power generation. However, wind power has a number of drawbacks, which limits its use in many regions. Solar power has been used not...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Ruthruff for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Electrical Engineering presented on June 1

The Distribution and Abundance of a Non-native Eelgrass, Zostera japonica, in Oregon Estuaries

Creator:: Dudoit, Chana Makale’a
Abstract:: Biological introductions may considerably alter the composition and community dynamics of invaded areas thereby changing many ecosystem processes including productivity, decomposition, nutrient cycling and hydrology. The effects on native species may be obscured by a lack of information on distribution and abundance patterns. The Japanese eelgrass, Zostera japonica, was introduced...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: North America. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science. 39: 1642-1648. Kaldy, Jim. 2001

The application of geographic information systems for delineation and classification of tidal wetlands for resource management of Oregon’s coastal watersheds

Creator:: Scranton, Russell W.
Abstract:: Resource managers of Oregon’s tidal wetlands require an improved GIS layer for management of existing tidal wetland habitat and areas considered for tidal wetland restoration. A reconnaissance project was initiated, such that interpretations of remote sensing data, the National Wetland Inventory, Oregon Estuary Plan Book and additional management tools were...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: a new stance on wetland management “We will move beyond the no net loss of wetlands in America to

Teaching business to the poor : the effectiveness of business development services within microenterprise development

Creator:: Wilson, Taylor Anne
Abstract:: Many economic development methods over the years have tried to solve the problem of poverty with varied success. Microenterprise development is a method that works with the poor to create small self-run businesses to increase their income, and therefore bring more freedom from disease illiteracy and discrimination. Within microenterprise development...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Honors Baccalaureate of Arts in Business

Studies on a transgenic approach to decrease gliadin content in wheat

Creator:: Bell, Shannon M.
Abstract:: Celiac disease, an autoimmune response triggered by the consumption of seed storage proteins of cereals, affects an estimated 1% of the human population. In the case of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), one of the world’s most consumed cereals, alcohol-soluble proteins, the gliadins, have been identified as the allergy-eliciting agents. Previous...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: THESIS OF Shannon M. Bell for the degree of Baccalaureate of Science in BioResourse Research presented

Stop Reinventing the Wheel : Using Wikis for Professional Knowledge Sharing

Creator:: Deitering, Anne-Marie and Bridgewater, Rachel
Abstract:: This article details the development of the Library Instruction Wiki (http://instructionwiki.org): an effort to develop a web-based, knowledge sharing resource. Though some library instruction is specific to a given institution or class, much of what instruction librarians teach is similar. Library instructors have repeatedly expressed the desire to share resources,...
Resource Type:: Article
Full Text:: wiki was also featured in a School Library Journal column about wikis 19. Other examples of positive

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Why teach "Research as a conversation" in freshman composition courses?: A metaphor to help librarians and composition instructors develop a shared model.

The Valley Library Reference Collection : a white paper exploring future options

The utility of playfulness in terms of innovation and productivity for business and a life of learning

The possibility of international agreements concerning genetically modified organisms in the European Union

The introduction of renewable wave energy to the existing power grid

The Distribution and Abundance of a Non-native Eelgrass, Zostera japonica, in Oregon Estuaries

The application of geographic information systems for delineation and classification of tidal wetlands for resource management of Oregon’s coastal watersheds

Teaching business to the poor : the effectiveness of business development services within microenterprise development

Studies on a transgenic approach to decrease gliadin content in wheat

Stop Reinventing the Wheel : Using Wikis for Professional Knowledge Sharing

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