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Bramer, Wichor M.; Rethlefsen, Melissa L.; Mast, Frans; Kleijnen, Jos – Research Synthesis Methods, 2018
Objective: To evaluate and validate the time of completion and results of a new method of searching for systematic reviews, the exhaustive search method (ESM), using a pragmatic comparison. Methods: Single-line search strategies were prepared in a text document. Term completeness was ensured with a novel optimization technique. Macros in MS Word…
Descriptors: Librarians, Library Services, Literature Reviews, Research Methodology
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Prins, Frans J.; de Kleijn, Renske; van Tartwijk, Jan – Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 2017
A rubric for research theses was developed, based on the manual of the American Psychological Association, to be used as an assessment tool for teachers and students. The aim was to make students aware of what is expected, get familiar with criteria, and interpret teacher and peer feedback. In two studies, it was examined whether students use and…
Descriptors: Theses, Scoring Rubrics, Research Tools, Use Studies
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van der Kolk, Koos; Beldman, Gerrit; Hartog, Rob; Gruppen, Harry – Journal of Chemical Education, 2012
The design, usage, and evaluation of a Web-based laboratory manual (WebLM) are described. The main aim of the WebLM is to support students while working in the laboratory by providing them with just-in-time information. Design guidelines for this electronic manual were derived from literature on cognitive load and user interface design. The WebLM…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Internet, Student Behavior, Research Tools
Bruin, Klaas, Ed.; And Others – 1979
These 16 papers presented at the 1979 conference of the International Simulation and Gaming Association focus on new simulation and gaming models and research findings, with an additional emphasis on the use of simulation and gaming techniques for analytical as well as communicative purposes. Specific topics covered include (1) the state of…
Descriptors: Design, Educational Games, Foreign Countries, Game Theory