Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection

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Pregnancy, nutrition, and you
A reference project regarding proper amounts of vitamins, minerals, and supplements required for a healthy pregnancy., By Rabia Ishaq, Stephanie Wood, and Cara Rankin. --, Includes: pamphlet, supplementation facts, references., Completed for: Care Archbold at Kawartha Community Midwives; Supervising Professor: Irene Swinson, Trent University; Trent Centre for Community-based education., Date of project submission: April 2007., NURS 302H, Community Health Nursing Care, Community-based research project.
Cultural and oral histories
This project is contributing to the Land Between's mandate through a focused study of a single township in the Land Between. Manvers Township, a part of Victoria County and now also part of the City of Kawartha Lakes, is a strong example of the heritage value and importance of rural townships across The Land Between. Note: The Land Between is a non-profit organization focused on the preservation of the land extending roughly from Georgian Bay, west to Kingston. It spans across eight ecodistricts identified by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, as well as seven counties including Simcoe, Muskoka, Haliburton, Victoria, Peterborough, Hastings, Lennox and Addington, and Frontenac., by Jessica Davidson. --, Includes: final research report; bibliography., Completed for: Leora Berman at the Kawartha Heritage Conservancy; Supervising Professor: John Wadland, Trent University; Trent Centre for Community-based education., Date of project submission: April 2007., Includes bibliographic references., CAST 204, Canada: the land, Canadian Studies, Community-based research project.
Greening the Festival of Trees
This report examines all practices leading to the production of waste at the Peterborough Festival of Trees. This study was requested by the festival to examine its environmental impact on the community. The research was broken down into four subsections being waste, compost, packaging and food., Introduction -- Schedule -- Section 1: Waste audit and follow-up -- Section 2: Compost issues -- Section 3: Food issues -- Section 4: Packaging issues -- Conclusion -- References -- Appendices., by Rein Tammemagi ... [et al.]. --, Includes: Final research report; appendices; bibliography., Completed for: Karen Park and Anna Skorski at Peterborough Festival of Trees; Supervising Professor: Paula Anderson, Trent University; Trent Centre for Community-based education., Date of project submission: December 2006., ERST 334H, Environmental & Resource Studies, Community-based research project.
Rural heritage tours of Peterborough County
The purpose of this research project was to assemble the information needed for the TVA to offer two tours (one for adults, one for students) of the rural heritage of Peterborough County. In order to address these goals and to develop an effective fieldtrip, an analysis of literature that was relevant to the research topic was required in the form of a literature review., I. Abstract -- II. Research objective -- III. Literature review. Introduction. Historical and cultural geographies. The study area. Activity-based learning. Methods. Conclusion -- IV. Methodology. Site selection criteria. Field trip development. Education kit development -- V. Results. Education kit. Adult tour -- VI. Conclusions and recommendations -- VII. References. Literature review. Methods. Township books -- VIII. Appendices. 1. Grade 7/8 curriculum. 2. CORTS theme listing and site identification chart. 3. Fieldtrip package. 4. Fieldtrip map. 5. Photographs. 6. Answer key for Activity #4., by Stephanie Attley. --, Includes: literature review, final research report, bibliography, curriculum., Completed for: John Marsh at the Trent Valley Archives; Supervising Professor: Susan Wurtele, Trent University; Trent Centre for Community-Based Education., Date of project submission: April 2005., Includes bibliographic references., GEOG 470, Research in Human Geography, Community-based research project.
analysis of the recycling practices at the Peterborough Regional Health Center
This case study looks at the complex workings of the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC); in particular, an analysis of the current waste management structure with a focus on recycling., by Mathew Ansara and Natalie Lush. --, Includes: Literature review; Final research report; Bibliography., Completed for: Gord Rance at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre; Supervising Professor: Alan Brunger, Trent University; Trent Centre for Community-Based Education., Date of project submission: April 2004., GEOG 470, Research in Human Geography, Community-based research project.
Community awareness survey
The report "Assessing Community Awareness" purpose is to assess the awareness of, and attitudes towards the United Way (UW) and its role in Peterborough City and County., by Pei Chin Teoh and Irene Andayo. --, Completed for: United Way of Peterborough & District ; Professor Chris Beyers, Trent University ; TCCBE., Date of project completion: April 24, 2006., International Development 422 - Assessment of development projects.
Strategies for growing green health care
1.0 Background -- 2.0 Methodology -- 3.0 Summary of data -- 4.0 Data analysis -- 5.0 Recommendations -- 6.0 A self-assessment -- 7.0 Thanks -- 8.0 Appendices., by Dalal Abdul-Razzaq & Nathan Ashton., Date of project submission: March 2004., Completed for: Peterborough Regional Health Centre; Supervising Professor: Prof. Chris Beyers, Trent University; Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, IDST 422.
Peterborough New Dance - Public Energy
Since World War Two, arts has been deemed a cost efficient means of fostering morale. Despite governmental economic cutbacks, the organization Peterborough New Dance/ Public Energy (also known as PND/PE) has managed to survive to the present day., Executive summary -- Introduction. History of Arts. Peterborough New Dance/Public Energy. The evaluation project. Specifics of methodology -- Presentation and analysis of data. Attendance. Audience members. Gender. Age. City of residence. Involvement level. Performance attendance. Dance performance attendance -- Advertising. Mediums used. Medium of preference. Venue. Ticket price -- Conclusions. Has PND/PE developed an audience for contemporary dance -- Recommendations. Creating stronger ties with Trent University. Ticket pricing. Partnerships with other organizations. Further evaluation projects -- Bibliography., By: Sara Korosi and Rebecca Shoesmith. --, Includes final research report., Date of project submission: March 2004., Includes bibliographic references (p. 26-27)., International Development Studies 422.
development design and creation of an outdoor interpretive exhibit
This paper documents the function and benefits of outdoor interpretive exhibits. A proposed bird ecology interpretive exhibit is discussed in detail building on resources that are all ready in place at Camp Kawartha., by Graham Cameron. --, Includes: Final Research Report ; bibliography., Completed for: Jacob Rodenburg at Camp Kawartha ; Supervising Professor: Michael Fox, Trent University ; TCCBE., Date of project submission: May 2003., Includes bibliographic references., Environmental and Resource Studies ; ERSC 484 - Community-based research project
Healthful foods, healthful hospital
This project is set in the framework of the interests of Dr. Tom Miller, chief of Emergency of Peterborough Regional Health Centre PRHC). The overall goal is to suggest a way to provide an increase in healthful, certified organic, fair trade and local foods to the staff, patients, visitors and volunteers of the PRHC while still maintaining the sanitary, safe preparation and distribution of nutritional meals., by Sandy Carrothers. --, Completed for: Peterborough Regional Health Centre ; supervising Professor: Peter Andree, Trent University ; TCCBE., Date of project submission : February 2006., Includes bibliographic references., CAST 334H: The Canadian Food System : A Community Development Approach.
Arthur evaluation
Executive summary -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Results -- Recommendations -- Conclusions -- References -- Appendices., by Tammy Stenner and Miriam McFadyen. --, Includes: Final Research Report ; bibliography., Completed for: Arthur, Trent University Student and Community Newspaper ; Supervising Professor: Chris Beyers, Trent University ; TCCBE., Date of project submission: April 2005., Coursework., An author-generated executive summary is available., International Development Studies, IDST 422 - Assessment of development projects.
Bridging the gaps
The primary purpose of this research project was to assess the effectiveness of programs and services currently offered by or in cooperation with the NCCP as well as to determine what services or programs, if any, are needed but are not in place., Introduction -- Introduction to the New Canadians Centre Peterborough -- Research questions and methodology -- Findings and recommendations. i) Awareness of services and programs ii) Specific services and their limitations iii) Other issues -- Broad recommendations -- Conclusion -- Appendices., by Lindsay Adams ; Christina Dahl ; Sarah Lord. --, Includes: Final research report., Completed for: Carmela Valles at the New Canadians Centre ; supervising Professor: Margaret Hobbs, Trent University ; TCCBE., Date of project submission: April 2005., Women's Studies, WMST 400 - Advanced studies in feminism.

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