Accessibly written and easy to use, "Applied Statistics Using SPSS" is an all-in-one self-study guide to SPSS and do-it-yourself guide to statistics. What is unique about Eelko Huizingh's approach is that this book is based around the needs of undergraduate students embarking on their own research project, and its self-help style is designed to…

The authors examine the characteristics of a good research question and present a building-block approach for refining the question. They discuss the framework, how to formulate the question, and how to refine the question. A glossary of research terms is also included. (Editor/CT)

The importance of transdisciplinary research is noted, and guidelines emphasize planning and cooperation among team members. Recommendations address ways to break down disciplinary barriers and view the coordinator's role as facilitator. (CL)

Provides a rationale for conducting community impact studies and, based on the American Council on Education's research model and on Thomas Nelson Community College's (TNCC's) recent experiences, provides guidelines for conducting economic impact studies. Summarizes the major findings of TNCC's study. (AYC)

Suggestions are offered for a research task in which secondary gifted students imagine they are future historians researching their present lives. The activity emphasizes the need to research questions rather than topics. (CL)

This article suggests some approaches that the emerging scholar can use in efforts aimed at building a record of scholarly publication. Some of the suggestions include: (1) determining areas of strength; (2) deciding on the project; (3) choosing the appropriate journals; (4) preparing the manuscript; (5) waiting for the results; and (6) accepting…

A planning and decision making process to facilitate research dissemination is illustrated with the example of a research project to study techniques for helping young handicapped children make the transition successfully from a special preschool to a public school kindergarten. General guidelines for planning dissemination are listed. Major…

The Case Studies in Science Education (CSSE) is a large multi-site case study project with strong obligation for cross-site assimilation and interpretation. Researchers who prepared the CSSE for the National Science Foundation met in retrospective conference in April, 1980. Among other things they discussed the scarcity of guidelines for…

This guide explains how to establish a research program within a school and how to get students involved in independent research projects and national research competitions. Chapter 1, "Selling the Program," examines benefits to the community, school, teachers, and students. Chapter 2, "Assessing Your Situation," discusses how independent research…

This document presents the international rules for precollege science research. Sections include: (1) Quick Rules Reference; (2) Highlights for 1995-96; (3) International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) Category Descriptions; (4) Display and Safety Regulations; (5) Eligibility; (6) Requirements; (7) Limitations; (8) Continuation of Projects;…

A format is drawn for planning, writing, and assessing a collaborative research proposal. A description is given of the essential sections of a research proposal, and a brief explanation of each is provided. A suggested evaluation procedure is included to use for evaluating and ranking each proposal against established, published standards. These…

The administrative functions providing non-technical services to the technical research staff are often seen by researchers as antagonists, but they can enhance the research effort if organized and run correctly. To be effective, the services should be designed to enhance and not destroy creativity. (MSE)

A discussion of resource allocation for scientific research identifies the ethical principles underlying the present debate and begins to construct a framework for evaluating various resource allocation proposals. The intent is to promote greater consideration of the link between ethics and science resource allocations. (Author/MSE)

Research projects produced by educators who traveled to the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic as part of the Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program are reported in this document. The materials include: Comments on Historical and Social Studies in Czechoslovakia in Transition (Robert Anchor); The State of Education in Czechoslovakia since 1989…

The appropriate relationship and interaction between technical staff, specifically scientists and engineers in research and development, and the administrative support staff, both generally and in key support units, are discussed. Suggestions for time saving include dealing directly with purchasing, facilities, employee relations, office support,…