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Major Record Labels: Pertinent Forces Driving The Success Of Country Music Artists, Hayley Milne
Major Record Labels: Pertinent Forces Driving The Success Of Country Music Artists, Hayley Milne
Honors Projects
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The Effect Of Visual Wulst Lesions And Trigeminal Nerve Sectioning On The Discrimination Of Magnetic Inclination In The Homing Pigeon (Columba Livia), Merissa Acerbi
Honors Projects
The ability of homing pigeons to return to their loft from unknown places has fascinated scientists for centuries. It is well established that homing pigeons, like migratory birds, posses an innate magnetic inclination compass to determine direction by measuring the angle between the magnetic field vector and the Earth's surface. Recent work has indicated that the avian magnetic compass is light mediated and appears to mediate magnetic information to the brain. This occurs via a visual pathway with processing in the visual Wulst area of the forebrain. There is, however, also evidence from other avian species that magnetic direction may …
Song Of The Lonely Mountain, Allison Davis
Song Of The Lonely Mountain, Allison Davis
Honors Projects
The primary goal of this “creative form” project was to arrange a piece for my senior recital that would be entertaining as well as serve an educational purpose for all involved. In this case, the piece was Song of the Lonely Mountain, the music of which is featured in the modern film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey based off of the popular novel written by J.R.R. Tolkien. Along with arranging and performing the piece itself, another goal was to recruit performers who had not necessarily played the instruments they would be assigned to in order to teach them new …
A Novel To Facilitate Education, Matthew Griesinger
A Novel To Facilitate Education, Matthew Griesinger
Honors Projects
The abstract idea for the honors project is to write a novel that can be upheld as a piece of literature as well as a tool to be used in a creative writing classroom.
Czeslaw Makiewicz: From Poland To America, Aretha Lemon
Czeslaw Makiewicz: From Poland To America, Aretha Lemon
Honors Projects
This project it beginning of the biography of Czeslaw Makiewicz, a Polish immigrant and my grandfather. It includes the Introduction and first three chapters of the biography, coming to 49 pages of written text, a family tree, a sample transcription of an interview with Czeslaw, audio files of pieces of the interviews, and pictures. The three chapters of biography cover Czeslaw growing up, his time in the Polish Air Force Academy, and his plane crash on September 4, 1939 as well as the immediate aftermath. Interpreted and written by Aretha Lemon. The audio files hold pieces of the interviews detailing …
Universal, Person-Centered Interior Design Recommendations For Sunnybrook Assisted Living, Jessica Myers
Universal, Person-Centered Interior Design Recommendations For Sunnybrook Assisted Living, Jessica Myers
Honors Projects
This redesign of a current assisted living facility incorporates principles and theories from Person-Centered Design and the Eden Alternative. Multipurpose spaces and nontraditional additions create an environment that is interesting, functional, and creates added revenue.
Students For Educational Excellence, Andrew C. Mccaffrey
Students For Educational Excellence, Andrew C. Mccaffrey
Honors Projects
This project focuses on the work of the Students for Educational Excellence organization (SEE). The goal of this organization is to enact change in the educational system by overcoming tradition and creating a feedback loop of reform. To achieve their goal, the organization will raise money to support programs that otherwise would not receive a lot of funding; they hope to promote support for schools in the community, and intend to encourage others to follow their example. Documents in this project include: statement of purpose, SEE constitution, and an action plan.
Monolingual And Bilingual Development And Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tayler Finsel
Monolingual And Bilingual Development And Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tayler Finsel
Honors Projects
The number of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from bilingual families continues to increase. With 1 in 88 children receiving a diagnosis of being on the autism spectrum, it is important to expand upon current research. This present research study surveyed caregivers regarding their perceptions and experiences of raising a child on the autism spectrum in a bilingual language environment. Information on how families are counseled regarding bilingualism and language development in ASD is limited. Caregivers often find themselves receiving conflicting advice from professionals about whether or not to incorporate bilingualism into the life of their child with ASD; …
Confident Girls Pack A Punch!, Katrin Mcbroom
Confident Girls Pack A Punch!, Katrin Mcbroom
Honors Projects
This project examines the experiences of girls participating in martial arts, in order to shed light on the topic and provide an opportunity for girls to discuss their feelings and experiences. The project focuses on three major questions: Are younger girls gaining confidence and self-esteem from martial arts? Do they recognize these changes? How do they feel about their training in general?
Fish Tank: Studying The Conveyance Of Theme Through Film, Ethan Michael Roberts
Fish Tank: Studying The Conveyance Of Theme Through Film, Ethan Michael Roberts
Honors Projects
In this Honors Project the author's objective was to successfully helm a short film that effectively and fluidly conveyed a ciomplex thematic idea. Taking into account the research the author conducted on theories of film criticism as well as close viewings of thematically rich films. The author produced, directed, and edited a short film that expressed an intricate thematic idea. The author then tested the effectiveness of the film's thematic communication by screening a polished cut for a closed audience and subsequently engaging the audience about their interpretations of the film's theme via questionnaire. This report will outline the process …
Inequity Aversion: Do Rats Get Jealous?, Hannah Douglas
Inequity Aversion: Do Rats Get Jealous?, Hannah Douglas
Honors Projects
It is well known that humans have the capacity to prefer certain rewards over others. This idea has been studied in animals and is considered the relative reward processing theory. Research conducted on primates and rodents have found that they form an opinion on, and behave according to the relative magnitude of a reward compared to others (Cromwell, Hasani, & Schultz, 2005; Onge, Chiu, & Floresco, 2010). It is also accepted experience the emotion of jealousy in response to many different situations including uneven reward payoff. It has been theorized that some nonhuman animals including primates and domestic dogs are …
Writing A Time Travel Novel, Kailen Nourse
Writing A Time Travel Novel, Kailen Nourse
Honors Projects
The fictional story of Henry and Isaac his apprentice, two time travelers sent by a time traveling guild to report on historical events. Isaac is about to go through his final exam to join the guild. However, he is having doubts about the guild and its practices. His doubts increase on his latest mission to investigate the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire when he becomes emotionally attached to one of the workers. Ultimately, Henry and Isaac will have to make a choice about whether or not to safe the girl.
How Design Can Promote And Facilitate The Learning Of Scientific Information In A New And Innovative Way, Eryn Pierce
How Design Can Promote And Facilitate The Learning Of Scientific Information In A New And Innovative Way, Eryn Pierce
Honors Projects
The final project consists of an Herbarium Collection redesign and a mock-up of an Interactive App. As a double major in Graphic Design and Biology, the author set out to create a project that would encompass both fields of study while also solving a problem the author had personally experienced within the field of Science. Currently there are only a few traditional approaches utilized by most college professors to teach scientific information to students. These methods include textbook readings, lectures, and PowerPoint presentations. It has been shown that the ways in which technical information is disseminated significantly affects learner comprehension …
Chicas De Alli: Defining The Latina Stereotype, Chelsea Talbott
Chicas De Alli: Defining The Latina Stereotype, Chelsea Talbott
Honors Projects
This project examines the portrayal of Latina women in U.S. mass media. The project also highlights the stereotypes that are connected with Latina women, as well as how the stereotypes negatively affect these females.
"To Be A Friend To Animals" Children's Book Reading And Discussion, Samantha Kirsch
"To Be A Friend To Animals" Children's Book Reading And Discussion, Samantha Kirsch
Honors Projects
The author describes a project in which she created a book for children discussing animal rights and vegetarianism. She then discusses her experience trying to publicize the book at various local venues. Her ultimate goal was to have a book reading in which children and adults could discuss issues related to animal rights.
Values In Financial Education, Nadine Bryant
Values In Financial Education, Nadine Bryant
Honors Projects
This project is based on the idea of bringing values learning into financial education programs. The author worked closely with the directors of a program called Finances 101 to bring a new values component into their program. By bringing the idea of values to Finances 101, the author made an attempt to increase the impact that the program has on the students who participated in the program. The author believes that if students can understand their values they will be more likely to make financial decisions in an informed and purposeful manner.
Student Service Corps, Bryant Sheppard
Student Service Corps, Bryant Sheppard
Honors Projects
This Honors Project consists of two parts: an applied part and written interpretation of the author's experience. The main focus throughout the semester has been on the applied part, which has consisted of creating and leading a student organization focused on social justice, which has been named the Student Service Corps. In this document, the author covers the models that were used to facilitate the organization, the implementation of these models, and the impact of the author's Honors Project. The main purpose of the author's project was to research the necessary strategies to create a service organization focused on social …
United States Military Cohesion After The Repeal Of “Don’T Ask, Don’T Tell”, Stephanie E.V. Brown
United States Military Cohesion After The Repeal Of “Don’T Ask, Don’T Tell”, Stephanie E.V. Brown
Honors Projects
The repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was projected by politicians and military personnel alike to have a negative impact on unit cohesion. The findings of this study indicated that overall military cohesion was high, and that many military members found that the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” had no impact on task or social cohesion. However, using the Chi Square test, there were two noted significant associations when observing participant pay grade and perceptions of how the repeal of DADT has affected a unit’s ability to work together to complete tasks get the job done (χ2 …
Acid Rain Effects On Preservation Of Lake Erie Ostracod Shells, Joanna Hamilton
Acid Rain Effects On Preservation Of Lake Erie Ostracod Shells, Joanna Hamilton
Honors Projects
The primary object of this research is to provide a set of data that indicates whether or not humans are having a significant impact on the potential future fossil record of freshwater ostracods due to acid rain. To collect this data, the author will construct a model fossil record for the ostracod assemblages in an area of Lake Erie. In this model the author will explore the differences before and after human involvement/contamination/degradation of the surrounding environment and acidification/ contamination of Lake Erie. The author will conduct several taphonomic experiments taking into account factors such as nitric acid levels and …
Observational Analysis Of The Effects Of Music On A Child With Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Donovon Thakur
Observational Analysis Of The Effects Of Music On A Child With Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Donovon Thakur
Honors Projects
For this project, the author conducted twelve music sessions with a 3-year old child diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder- Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). The majority of the sessions were exploratory in nature, seeking to illuminate upon specific questions regarding attention span, client interaction, and speech development. Music sessions were video-recorded and analyzed using Scribe 4.0.6, which allows the user to code video into various segments, each corresponding to specific behaviors/events. The session data analysis reveals a lack of consistent trends in behavior, many of which are attributable to the subject’s age. Observational data identifies various areas of improvement in client …
Students Together Encouraging Potential (Step) Learning Community, Jessica Minard
Students Together Encouraging Potential (Step) Learning Community, Jessica Minard
Honors Projects
This project presents a plan of action for the creation of a learning community, for students with developmental disabilities at Bowling Green State University. The plan includes a discussion of the purpose of the community, a name for the community, the target population for the community, the learning community’s mission, universal design, impact the community would have on Bowling Green State University, funding, staffing, facilities and learning outcomes and goals.
Implementing Service-Learning As A Pre-Service Teacher, Amber Fessler
Implementing Service-Learning As A Pre-Service Teacher, Amber Fessler
Honors Projects
This project explores service-learning in math at the middle school level and addresses the challenges and possibilities of pre-service teachers implementing service learning as a part of their educational preparation. The focus was a semester long experience with an 8th grade teacher in a math classroom at a middle school in Findlay, Ohio during the 2010-2011 school year. Activities included engagement in a math classroom, design, and implementation of a service-learning project, and regular reflection between the author and the teacher partner. Partners in the project included the Hancock United Way and Findlay Community Gardens. Key questions included: how can …
A Student's Guide To Studying Abroad In Spain, Sara Predieri
A Student's Guide To Studying Abroad In Spain, Sara Predieri
Honors Projects
A study abroad guide for students traveling to Spain. The guide consists of three parts: the first with topics to read before you study abroad, the second dealing with topics while you are studying in Spain and the third concerning places to visit if/when you plan to travel while you are abroad.
Volksgemeinschaft: The Rise Of Nazi Ideology, Emily Teater
Volksgemeinschaft: The Rise Of Nazi Ideology, Emily Teater
Honors Projects
Examines Nazi ideology and focuses on the reasons why the Nazis were successful in coming to power. The author states that the Nazis' rise to power was based on many factors including citizens' dissatisfaction with the government, Nazis' having new or at least what appeared to be new ideas and strong leadership. Also examines the theories of historian Theodore Abel.
Adoption Is Good: A Story For Children, Jennifer Cooper
Adoption Is Good: A Story For Children, Jennifer Cooper
Honors Projects
Annotated bibliography focusing on the topic of adoption. Items in the bibliography include: books and electronic journal articles.
Creating Effective School-Community Partnerships In Urban Environments, Jennie M. Povenmire
Creating Effective School-Community Partnerships In Urban Environments, Jennie M. Povenmire
Honors Projects
This prezi is a presentation on community partnerships in urban schools. After describing what partnerships are and how they operate, the presentation then focuses on three case studies. One case study looks at Toledo Public School and its artist in resident program. Another case study examines PS 112 in Manhattan, NY and its partnership with the Teachers College (Columbia, New York). The final case study focues on Global Tech Prep in New York City and its work with Google, Apple, Citizen Schools and Computer Associates.
Music And Its Effect In The Classroom, Melanie Stegemiller
Music And Its Effect In The Classroom, Melanie Stegemiller
Honors Projects
The focus of this project is a plan to play background music when students are working at their desks, reading, working at centers, and other appropriate times when students will not be distracted. The author plans to play piano, classical, and jazz music. By playing background music the author states she will be activating the creative right side of a child’s brain while teaching to the logical left hemisphere. This is important, according to the author because studies have shown that by activating both hemispheres of the brain improved cerebral cortex activity can occur. By increasing this activity it will …
Improving Learning Outcomes In Organic Chemistry At Bgsu Using Chemwiki Technology, Megan Mooney
Improving Learning Outcomes In Organic Chemistry At Bgsu Using Chemwiki Technology, Megan Mooney
Honors Projects
The specific goal of this honors project is to design a chem wiki page for CHEM 3410 students at Bowling Green State University. The chem wiki page will provide a general outline of major topics discussed in organic chemistry, allowing the students to benefit from collaborative work with peers and additional classroom resources. This will include but not be limited to mechanistic descriptions of reactions, explanations of theory, and a possible glossary of terms.
Past Answers To Present Problems, Andrew Mccaffrey
Past Answers To Present Problems, Andrew Mccaffrey
Honors Projects
Examines the current governmental and economic problems facing the United States before discussing the United States' moral problems. After discussing the problem, the author offers a prescription to the current problems facing the United States. Following this, the author presents a case study.
Niceshirt.Org-Helping Communities In Need Through The Creation Of A Supportive Fundraising Platform, Skyler A. Rogers
Niceshirt.Org-Helping Communities In Need Through The Creation Of A Supportive Fundraising Platform, Skyler A. Rogers
Honors Projects
Presents a business plan for the Nice Shirt company. The Nice Shirt company specializes in creating apparel for fundraising campaigns. The business plan outlines: the apparel industry, the company, concept and products, market for the company's goods, economics, marketing plan, operations and development plan and management team and financials.