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Williams, John A.; Coven, Brenda – 1975
A practical guide to preparing an undergraduate research paper in African history is provided. Since the common problems of choosing a topic and locating needed resources often require more time than is necessary, suggestions which increase efficency in these stages are emphasized. A short annotated list of African history textbooks with clear…
Descriptors: African History, Area Studies, Citations (References), Higher Education
Handley, Alice A.; Sedlacek, William E. – 1975
A sample of 1533 freshmen entering the University of Maryland, College Park during the fall 1975 was analyzed to develop this profile of demographic data, educational and vocational objectives, personal and social issues and services, and attitudes toward university and social issues. (JMF)
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Career Development, College Freshmen, College Role
Schools Council, London (England). – 1966
This bulletin describes a trial examination for the geography curriculum as specified by the Certificate of Secondary Education. The total examination is composed of a 2 hour objective examination to test factual knowledge learned in the geography courses. A second part of the total examination consisted of: 1) a paper by the student on some…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Testing
Solomon, Gwen – Electronic Learning, 1986
Review of software designed to help students find and use reference materials covers use of databases and word processing programs to record and organize notes for student research papers and online databases to acquire research materials. Learning activities for teaching how to use these resources include program for computer dictionary. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Dictionaries, Elementary Secondary Education
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Dreisbach, Joseph H. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1986
Describes a new biochemistry laboratory course offered at the University of Scranton (Pennsylvania) which is designed to promote scientific curiosity and creativity. Uses a problems-oriented approach which provides students with independent learning experiences. Provides a listing of some of the course's laboratory exercises. (TW)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, College Science, Course Descriptions, Experiential Learning
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Spence, Lundie – Current: The Journal of Marine Education, 1986
Discusses the accomplishments of the 1986 winners of the World of Water competition. Describes the events of the third annual World of Water Conference held September 22-25, 1986, in Washington, DC. Outlines some of the special activities conducted at the conference for the award winners. (TW)
Descriptors: Awards, Environmental Education, Marine Biology, Marine Education
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Starke, Mary C. – Teaching of Psychology, 1985
A project that combined a research practicum for 17 psychology undergraduates with the implementation and evaluation of an assertiveness training program for physically disabled college students is described. A follow-up of students' postbaccalaureate activities revealed that the majority were using skills that they had learned in the project.…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Educational Research, Higher Education, Physical Disabilities
Outdoor Communicator, 1984
At Park Senior High School (Cottage Grove, Minnesota), 46 juniors and seniors planted 384 red pine seedlings in connection with their original research on acid rain, with advice from Dr. Harriet Stubbs, director of the Acid Precipitation Awareness Program (West Saint Paul), which has been developing acid rain teaching materials. (MH)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Ecology, Educational Experiments, Environmental Education
Levstik, Linda S.; Barton, Keith C. – Lawrence Erlbaum Associates (Bks), 2005
This book offers a unique perspective on history instruction in the elementary and middle grades. Through case studies of teachers and students in diverse classrooms and from diverse backgrounds, the text shows children engaging in authentic historical investigations, often in the context of an integrated social studies curriculum. The authors…
Descriptors: Middle Schools, United States History, Learning Theories, Investigations
Patton, Beth Ann – 2002
Among the adjustments that international students encounter when studying at colleges in the United States is the transition to independent research in an American university library. Studies indicate that Non-Native Speakers of English is the population most likely to suffer from library anxiety and therefore most at risk for lowered academic…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, College Libraries, College Students, English (Second Language)
National Park Service (Dept. of Interior), Washington, DC. – 2002
The Booker T. Washington National Monument preserves and protects the birth site and childhood home of Booker T. Washington, while interpreting his life experiences and significance in U.S. history as the most powerful African American between 1895 and 1915. The park provides a resource for public education and a focal point for continuing…
Descriptors: Black Achievement, Black History, Blacks, Curriculum Enrichment
National Park Service (Dept. of Interior), Washington, DC. – 2002
The Booker T. Washington National Monument preserves and protects the birth site and childhood home of Booker T. Washington while interpreting his life experiences and significance in U.S. history as the most powerful African American between 1895 and 1915. The programs and activities included in this guide about the Burroughs Plantation…
Descriptors: Black Achievement, Blacks, Civil War (United States), Curriculum Enrichment
Hughes, Mary; Wilson, Sara – 2002
This lesson is based on the National Register of Historic Places registration file, "University of Virginia Historic District," and other primary and secondary materials about Thomas Jefferson and the ctreation of the University of Virginia. Thomas Jefferson did not begin the effort of designing the University of Virginia…
Descriptors: Built Environment, Heritage Education, Higher Education, Historic Sites
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Neill, Kweethai C., Ed. – Health Education Monograph Series, 1997
This issue contains eight articles on health education by student members of Eta Sigma Gamma, the National Professional Health Education Honorary. The papers are: (1) "Community Involvement: The Key to Successful Implementation of Comprehensive School Health Education" (Crystal L. Bieterman); (2) "HIV Infection and the Hispanic…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Attention Deficit Disorders, Comprehensive School Health Education, Computer Assisted Instruction
Volkman, John D. – 1998
This book presents an approach for school librarians to use to introduce basic research tools to students in grades 7-12. Twelve "Excursions" (i.e., library research projects) are described. Excursions 1 and 2 provide an introduction to reference books, and Excursions 3 and 4 explore note-taking and basic organization of research papers. The…
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Librarian Teacher Cooperation, Library Instruction, Library Skills
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