Various information systems, indexes, and abstract journals have been developed which are useful to agricultural educators who are conducting research projects. Over forty states have established Research Coordination Units (RCU'S) for vocational-technical education. (Author)

Surveys research guides and reference materials useful to English scholars. Offers a list of 13 resource materials. (RL)

Examines the current state of research in business communication. Includes suggestions on the proper subject matter of research, presents a taxonomy for identifying research interests and relationships, and identifies areas in need of more research. Comments on the quality, philosophy, and objectives of research, and suggests explanations for…

Tips for teachers on where and how to search for state history materials. (SJL)

Reports that the McCall-Crabbs Standard Test Lessons in Reading were never sufficiently standardized to justify their widespread use as the basis for readability formulae. (DD)

The photography technique for predicting the physical properties of a body segment is highly recommended because of its simplicity and accuracy of data obtained. (MM)

This paper describes an apparatus used in motor control and memory research. (MM)

A review of the new approaches to the developing field of principal evaluation focuses on the evaluation methodology. (LH)

The discussion identifies the needs of university researchers for information technology (IT), describes the technologies available, and illustrates by examples the impact of new technologies on university research. Provision of IT resources for researchers is examined, and key strategies for IT adoption are suggested. (Author/MSE)

Discusses the application of new generation, external broadband telecommunications networks to academic library reference services. Several of the prominent networks are described, a selected bibliography of 20 recent publications is provided, and addresses for obtaining further information are listed. (CLB)

Studied African American culture, using a new, shortened, 33-item African American Acculturation Scale (AAAS-33) to assess the scale's validity and reliability. Comparisons between the original form and AAAS-33 reveal high correlations, however, the longer form may be sensitive to some beliefs, practices, and attitudes not assessed by the short…

Traces the increasing use of databases and computerized records of government agencies in newsrooms during the 1980s. Reports on a national survey showing that most journalism education programs do not prepare students to use these rich sources of information now routinely used in the newsroom. (SR)

Interpretive approaches to the study of children address the fundamental question of how children come to invest cultural resources with meaning. The theoretical rationale and the key premises of these approaches are described. A discussion of interpretive methodological principles focuses on ethnographic methods. (MM)

Describes the importance of research activities for undergraduates at colleges and universities. Benefits to the student of direct or indirect research include increased knowledge, understanding, enthusiasm, interest, and curiosity about the material. (SAH)