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Application of Standard Project Management Tools to Research--A Case Study from a Multi-National Clinical Trial
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Gist, Peter; Langley, David – Journal of Research Administration, 2007
PRINCE2, which stands for Projects in Controlled Environments, is a project management method covering the organisation, management, and control of projects and is widely used in both government and commercial IT and building projects in the UK. This paper describes the application of PRINCE2 to the management of large clinical trials…
Descriptors: Program Administration, Methods, Research Administration, Cost Effectiveness
Use of Computer-Assisted Instruction to Review Microbiology and Antimicrobial Agents.
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Carver, Peggy L.; And Others – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1991
A study assessed the effectiveness of a microcomputer-assisted instructional program using graphics, color, and text in simulations to enhance pharmacy students' knowledge of microbiology and antimicrobial agents. Results indicated high short- and long-term retention of information presented and higher levels of knowledge and comprehension among…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Microbiology
Application Process Improvement Yields Results.
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Holesovsky, Jan Paul – SRA Journal, 1995
After a continuing effort to improve its grant application process, the department of medical microbiology and immunology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is submitting many more applications and realizing increased funding. The methods and strategy used to make the process more efficient and effective are outlined. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, Financial Support, Grantsmanship, Higher Education
A Comprehensive Use of Concept Mapping in Design Instruction and Assessment.
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Barenholz, Hanna; Tamir, Pinchas – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1992
Describes the use of concept mapping (CM) in design, instruction, and assessment related to microbiology lessons prepared for high school students in Israel. Indicates that students utilizing CM displayed an overall, higher achievement gain than students in traditional classes. Recognizes that some teachers did not thoroughly exploit the potential…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Style, Concept Formation, Concept Mapping
Disciplinary and Departmental Effects on Observations of Faculty and Graduate Student Misconduct.
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Anderson, Melissa S.; And Others – Journal of Higher Education, 1994
A study of 1,261 doctoral students in chemistry, civil engineering, microbiology, and sociology investigated student experiences with research, employment, and personal misconduct in academic departments, including the effects of departmental structure, department climate, and academic discipline. No disciplinary differences were found, but…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Comparative Analysis
Course Restructuring and the Instructional Development Initiative at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University: A Benefit Cost Study.
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Jewett, Frank – 1998
This report documents benefits and costs of restructuring two undergraduate courses at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to better utilize instructional technology. Professors of the two courses, one in philosophy and one in microbiology, participated in workshops designed to help faculty explore the potential of electronic…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks
An Assessment of Research-Doctorate Programs in the United States: Biological Sciences.
Jones, Lyle V., Ed.; And Others – 1982
The quality of doctoral-level biochemistry (N=139), botany (N=83), cellular/molecular biology (N=89), microbiology (N=134), physiology (N=101), and zoology (N=70) programs at United States universities was assessed, using 16 measures. These measures focused on variables related to: (1) program size; (2) characteristics of graduates; (3)…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Botany