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McGinn, Tony; Taylor, Brian; McColgan, Mary; McQuilkan, Janice – Research on Social Work Practice, 2016
Objectives: To compare the performance of a range of search facilities; and to illustrate the execution of a comprehensive literature search for qualitative evidence in social work. Context: Developments in literature search methods and comparisons of search facilities help facilitate access to the best available evidence for social workers.…
Descriptors: Social Work, Online Searching, Search Engines, Databases
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Evmenova, Anna S.; Graff, Heidi J.; Jerome, Marci Kinas; Behrmann, Michael M. – Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 2010
This investigation examined the effects of currently available word prediction software programs that support phonetic/inventive spelling on the quality of journal writing by six students with severe writing and/or spelling difficulties in grades three through six during a month-long summer writing program. A changing conditions single-subject…
Descriptors: Writing Difficulties, Journal Writing, Computer Software Evaluation, Phonetics
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Zapata-Rivera, Diego; VanWinkle, Waverely; Doyle, Bryan; Buteux, Alyssa; Bauer, Malcolm – Interactive Technology and Smart Education, 2009
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to propose and demonstrate an evidence-based scenario design framework for assessment-based computer games. Design/methodology/approach: The evidence-based scenario design framework is presented and demonstrated by using BELLA, a new assessment-based gaming environment aimed at supporting student learning of…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Urban Schools, Measurement, Psychometrics