Describes a technique which involves asking students to first write an opinion paper and then to transform it into a research paper. (DD)

Some of the issues that affect the validity and reliability of research studies are discussed to aid readers in interpreting and evaluating research studies in shorthand. (MP)

Techniques for field observation take into account such variables as intention, action, and situation, which are neglected by the stimulus-response model. One field technique, direct observation, is discussed in detail. (Author/STS)

Classroom research projects are useful as a student learning activity and as a way of helping students learn critical examination. (MB)

Describes three research report projects for second graders used in the science and social studies curriculum. Outlines class discussion strategies, sequential stages, use of notecards, encyclopedias, and other sources (including parents) for researching animal topics, biography projects, and studies of a farm. (JG)

This article presents 10 examples of research that illustrate applications of research to real needs and the competent practitioner's need for research skills. Each example includes a description of a project that served as the research opportunity, the prompt that triggered the research, and the research activity. (MBR)

A national study designed to assess the research skills and environment of allied health faculty resulted in 2,187 survey responses. Unmet needs included skills in obtaining funding, statistical analysis, and publishing results. Barriers included undervaluing of research and lack of support. Faculty with doctorates perceived their research…

Includes exercises developed to assist industrial education graduate educators and students in developing essential research competencies. These competencies are (1) using resource tools, (2) identifying and analyzing research problems, (3) evaluating research studies, and (4) applying editorial criteria to research. (JOW)

A clear concept of the nature of curricular research is deemed essential to effective scholarship and rational decisions about research goals. (GW)

This paper focuses on the research competencies of students in Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) programs. First, we describe how research is being taught to students enrolled in several leading IDT programs. Next, we present findings from a survey administered to determine what knowledge and skills are being taught to IDT graduate…

University libraries are becoming increasingly aware of the need to assess the quality of students' information literacy and library research skills and to use this assessment data to effectively improve the quality of university library services to graduate programs. However, libraries have had difficulties finding ways to accomplish this both…

The reflexive turn in qualitative research has transformed the process of doing life history research. No longer are research subjects examined through the lens of the all-knowing but supposedly invisible researcher. According to this book, an introduction to conducting life history research, the process is now one of mutuality, empathy,…

Many methods of student-conducted research exist. Within these methods, four stages are evident: Presearch, Search, Interpret, and Report. This topical bibliography and commentary delineates and discusses each of these specific stages in turn. The bibliography/commentary points out that students can best learn about conducting research by having…

A family history project, implemented in a survey course at the Louisiana State University, is described. Advantages of such a social history emphasis are dealt with along with student guidelines on how to collect information through interviewing family members, and how to prepare the report. (SM)

Summarizes and interprets questionnaire responses concerning research and writing in first-year law courses that develop skills necessary for future judges and attorneys. (PG)