This article explores how online pathfinders can best meet the information needs of graduate students and foster advanced research. The article reviews the literature on pathfinders, including the historic characteristics of print pathfinders, and the recommendations that have emerged for online pathfinder content. The article explores the…

This paper describes an exploratory, qualitative study of the motivational issues associated with project work--a method intended to help encourage independent learning skills. The population studied were United Kingdom secondary school students who attended a state-funded comprehensive school in Derbyshire. The study chose to explore why…

Science teachers embrace environments that foster inquiry, discovery and critical thinking. Students do authentic independent research projects that put them in the role of scientists. At School of the Future (SOF), students must do four research projects, also known as exhibitions, as a part of their graduation requirements. Students are expected…

This paper describes methods for teaching content analysis as part of the Research sequence in social work education. Teaching content analysis is used to develop research skills as well as to promote students' knowledge and critical thinking and about new information technology resources that are being increasingly used by the general public. The…

Undergraduate research (UR) is widely promoted by faculty, administrators, institutions of higher learning, government laboratories, private industry, professional associations, and funding agencies as an effective method of training college students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines at…

For the past decade the buzz words in teaching and learning have consisted of "the knowledge economy," "information literacy," and "transferable skills." The idea being; ensure students emerge from higher education with the skills needed to participate in the "knowledge economy." In response academics have…

One way to teach the research paper is by first discussing sampling, the musical practice of using other artists' work. By studying the lyrics of Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, a widely known hip-hop sampler, students gain an understanding of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing sources.

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE STUDY WAS THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NATIONAL REGISTER OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCHERS. THE OBJECTIVES WERE (1) TO IDENTIFY THE POPULATION OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCHERS IN THE UNITED STATES, (2) TO OBTAIN INFORMATION FROM THESE INDIVIDUALS ON THEIR PERSONAL LIFE, EDUCATIONAL HISTORY, PROFESSIONAL IDENTIFICATION, PROFESSIONAL…

This report focuses upon Task Analysis as research. It is based upon the fact that the Task Analysis program conducted by the Office of Manpower Utilization (OMU) involves purposive, systematic investigations and analyses in order to prepare reports of findings that will be useful and influential in Marine Corps planning, policy determination, and…

This report describes the background, selection, planning, conduct, and evaluation of the ten research training presessions, serving 402 educational researchers, conducted by the American Educational Research Association from 26 February to 2 March 1970 prior to its annual meeting in Minneapolis. Topics of the sessions were 1) Survey Research in…

This report describes the rationale, objectives, organization, and activities of each of four alternative models: Model A--Traveling Training Institutes, Model B--Intensive Pre- and Post-Session Courses, Model C--Annual Meeting Training Activities, and Model D--Development of Instructional Packages. These models were developed as a result of a…

The role of research and development in education is considered under nine main topics: 1) the need to reach agreement on a working definition and an acceptable classification of types of research; 2) the need for a balanced program requiring specific provisions for speculative and practical research, with school research units to ensure the…

The present document presents data concerning a graduate program designed to produce graduates who will: (1) help to supply schools with a category of needed research personnel; (2) have a knowledge of the methods used in conducting research, a knowledge of techniques for formulating hypotheses and questions; and an expertise in the interpretation…

Five basic researcher qualities which seem to characterize creative individuals who want to generate knowledge are identified. (BD)

A status report on research in outdoor education needs to be written, including the establishment of research priorities, strategies to upgrade both research quality and researcher skills, and strategies for using research to improve outdoor education programs. (MJB)