Offers readers a chance to criticize, praise, or correct errors in articles previously printed in "College English." (SRT)

Presents the results of a recent survey of microcomputer use in economics departments in United Kingdom universities and polytechnic schools. The BBC B and IBM PC were the first and second most popular machines, respectively. Eighty-five per cent of the use was secretarial with Wordstar and Wordwise being the most popular word processing packages.…

Assesses schools' increasing dependence on the videocassette recorder (VCR) as a means by which educational programs, whether originally on film or television, are used in the classroom. Summarizes survey results on the use of educational media in schools during 1982-83. Addresses cost factors and lists video distributors. (DMM)

Suggests ways to involve employers in the process of deciding what vocational program equipment to buy for the school: doing a survey (including designing the survey instrument and cover letter), working with vendors (developing a standard set of questions), and recommending a choice (preparing a written recommendation). (CT)

Situations in which mailed questionnaires are most appropriate are identified. Population variables, characteristics of questionnaires, and social desirability variables are examined in depth. (Author)

Previous research has shown how academic advising is grounded in theory and is part of teaching at the postsecondary level. A balance between day-to-day advising and scholarly research is advocated. (MLW)

Decries the fact that membership in professional reading associations and attendance at meetings and conferences are not considered important enough to be included in the teacher evaluation process. Cites a study showing this to be true, and sets forth guidelines to help change the situation. (FL)

Discusses (1) the impact of technology on science reporting, (2) raised grade point standards for admissions criteria, and (3) the use of video display terminals in departments of journalism. (HOD)

The first of a series of articles analyzing the results of the American Hospital Association's Nursing Personnel Survey, this article discusses Registered Nurse (RN) recruitment plans, modes used to recruit RNs, and the costs for the recruitment and orientation of an RN among hospitals classified by bed size, control, and geographic region. (SSH)

Argues that three past surveys of the Chicago (Illinois) Public Schools were actually carried out in response to various conflicts or controversies, not solely because of the need for educational improvement as the reports stated. Suggests a rationale for the continued popularity of the city school survey technique. (Author/MLF)

Recent surveys of teachers and principals regarding their perceptions of professional development needs and preferred modes of delivery for inservice teacher education revealed similarities and discrepancies between the two groups. The findings indicated that joint development of inservice programs would be beneficial. (Author/WD)

How some of the past literature creates the impression of an inevitable method-paradigm linkage and of a forced choice between qualitative and quantitative paradigms is shown. Difficulties of making method choices are considered. It is suggested that purposefully developed strengths of different methods should not be ignored. (Author/GK)

Despite the controversy over standardized testing, a 1970 survey indicates that teachers still need and want to use tests as diagnostic tools. Because of problems and abuses, however, changes need to be made so that more accurate and useful information can be derived for educational purposes. (Author/GC)

Compares the results of three surveys which focused on fees for services in public libraries in California, Canada, and the United States, and discusses the issue of charging for such services. Twenty-three references are cited. (CHC)

Argues that, although research measuring library effectiveness has tended to equate effectiveness with user satisfaction, this approach is faulty for several reasons and calls for more in-depth user needs assessment studies. (LLS)