Describes the construction of a versatile signal generator suitable for use in cyclic voltammetric experiments, which can also be adapted to a conventional dc polarograph by replacing its ramp source. (MLH)

Systematically reviewed the current status of outcome research. Specifically looked at trends in the publications sources, research focus, and methods of 365 counseling outcome studies. Results suggest that outcome research can provide a considerable knowledge base regarding numerous client concerns and various clinical interventions in…

Presents an activity that is part of a unit on topography and land masses in the earth science curriculum. Involves students learning about scientific inquiry, comparing a model with what it represents, making and interpreting scale drawings, learning how to use new instruments, and learning about computation and estimation. (JRH)

Using fourier transformation methods in nuclear magnetic resonance has made possible increased sensitivity in chemical analysis. This article describes these methods as they relate to magnetization, the RF magnetic field, nuclear relaxation, the RF pulse, and free induction decay. (CW)

Describes a program to provide a major improvement in the national instrumental analysis capability of Chinese universities and associated industries. Notes the network ended its first five years of operation with a sense of accomplishment, but found its perspective much different than at the startup. (MVL)

Addresses solution nonmetal determinations on a fundamental level. Characterizes research in this area of chemical instrumentation. Discusses the fundamental limitations of nonmetal atomic spectrometry, the status of nonmetals and atomic spectroscopic techniques, and current directions in solution nonmetal determinations. (CW)

Explores factors that can explain the rapid evolution of the water sciences. Discusses the investment in measuring systems that allow characterizations of water properties and the expansion of mathematical and systemic approaches to the interpretation of data. Contains 23 references. (DDR)

Describes a procedure for teaching undergraduate instrumental analysis laboratories to help minimize student confusion about the instruments. Handouts are distributed prior to the experiments and a thorough discussion of the instruments is given at the beginning of the experiment, followed by a demonstration of the instrument by the instructor.…

Describes an undergraduate analytical chemistry course that utilizes instrument modules, which show how the key parts of an instrument fit together and contribute to the overall operation of the instrument. (MLH)

Describes an undergraduate chemistry laboratory course designed to acquaint the students with the major laboratory instruments, the chemical literature, and methods for writing effective laboratory reports. (MLH)

Describes a course which used a student project approach and was designed to replace traditional instrumental analysis. Presents the criteria used for project selection and gives examples of student projects in 1974. (GS)

Use of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) in placing students with seminar leaders in an undergraduate childhood education course was investigated. Eight null hypotheses were tested individually for six areas of student perception: perception of self-in-general; self-as-teacher; self-related-to-others; others; the Childhood Education Program;…

Describes a course designed to provide college juniors and seniors with maximum theoretical and practical exposure to every available analytical instrument. (GS)

The Laboratory Structure and Task Analysis Inventory (LAI) is an instrument designed to facilitate the analysis of laboratory investigations in secondary school science. It yields a quantitative picture of the kinds of activities required of a student in performing laboratory investigations. The report includes guidelines for the use of the…