Outlines procedures involved in the formative evaluation of training materials in a draft stage before they are produced in their final form. The project manager's role is described, guidelines for conducting the tests and determining revisions are given, and worksheets to use in the process are provided. (LRW)

Developed by the Multi-level Captioning Project, the manual provides guidelines for linguistically controlling reading materials for the deaf. An introduction describes the three proposed reading levels based on difficulty of vocabulary, syntax, and inference. Chapter 1, on vocabulary, considers word list sources, guidelines for controlling…

Intended for producers of educational materials, the document offers guidelines to assure that print and nonprint educational materials reflect a positive, fair, and balanced representation of persons with exceptionalities. Nine guidelines are discussed: (1) 10% of the contents should include or represent children or adults with an exceptionality;…

An analysis of an effective television commercial pictureboard would reveal (1) general message design, (2) sensory appeal, (3) audio and visual cliches as cues, (4) attention gimmicks, (5) memorability concerns, and (6) information loading. (CMV)

Discusses the rationale for nurse involvement in the development of patient education materials. Presents guidelines for evaluating existing material, including print and web resources, for credibility and readability. Makes recommendations for rewriting material at an easier-to-read level. (SK)

This article is the third contribution to a research methods series dedicated to getting good results from survey research. In this series, "good results" is a stenographic term used to define surveys that yield accurate and meaningful information that decision makers can use with confidence when conducting program evaluation and policy assessment…

PARTIALLY SIGHTED INDIVIDUALS REQUIRE CLEAR, LARGE (BETWEEN 18 AND 24 POINT) TYPE. INSTRUCTIONS ARE GIVEN FOR TYPE, PAPER, AND FORMAT IN PRODUCTION OF LARGE-TYPE MATERIALS BY TYPEWRITER. TECHNIQUES OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT OFFSET PRINTING, PHOTOGRAPHIC ENLARGEMENT, AND MICROFILMING ARE DESCRIBED. SIX AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE INFORMATION ON LARGE TYPE…

Focuses on the formative evaluation of games in order to improve their instructional effectiveness and motivational strength. (Author)

In an attempt to enhance strategies for improving the comprehension and retention ratios for audio programing, some of the advantages and disadvantages of audio for training are presented, followed by some field tested principles which contribute to successful audio programing for education and training. (WL)

Considerations are offered for making toys for children with severe multiple disabilities. Eight toys are described, and objectives for the use of each toy are outlined. Toys include a pulley, tunnel, slide-the-discs, window, bowling, tactile wheel, activity centers, and multisensory mat. (JDD)

Presents guidelines for using color effectively in instructional communication. Topics addressed include an explanation of color mixing; color schemes based on the color wheel; contrast; background, text, and highlights; consistency; symbolic associations; and color testing. (four references) (LRW)

Information mapping is a unique method of organizing, writing, sequencing, and formatting learning and reference materials. The technique is applied to training, and a chart is provided to help trainers decide whether they should use information mapping in the preparation of their training materials. (Author/MW)

Guidelines for the design of instructional materials are outlined in this paper. The principles of design are presented in five major categories: (1) general design (structural appeal and personal appeal); (2) instructional design (attention, memory, concept learning, and attitude change); (3) visual design (media considerations, pictures, graphs…

This paper pulls together the knowledge and insights that have been accumulated in the development of Minicourses. It is expected that the guidelines will be revised and enlarged as new knowledge about this work is accumulated. The guidelines cover the following aspects of Minicourse development: initial planning, the introduction film, the…