This paper sets out to tackle the issue of the criteria which should be met prior to submission of papers to indexed scientific journals. Firstly, the author addresses the field of qualitative research and tries to define the general characteristics of such works, and secondly, some clarification is brought with respect to the imbalance between…

We offer a straightforward framework for measurement of progress, across many dimensions, using cross-national social indices, which we classify as linear combinations of multivariate country level data onto a univariate score. We suggest a Bayesian approach which yields probabilistic (confidence type) intervals for the point estimates of country…

Previous studies on self-correction using corpora involve monolingual concordances and intervention from instructors such as marking of errors, the use of modified concordances, and other simplifications of the task. Can L2 learners independently refine their previous outputs by simply using a parallel concordancer without any hints about their…

This article concerns the contribution that feedback makes to valid classroom assessment of the writing of young learners (YLs), defined here as approximately 9-13 years old. It shows that a scale of descriptors adapted from the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages" (CEFR; Council of Europe, 2001) can play a central role…

The paper proposes a metric, the research quality index (RQI), for assessing and tracking university research quality. The RQI is a composite index that encompasses the three main areas of research activity: publications, research grants and higher degree by research activity. The public availability of such an index will also facilitate…

As an aid for the descriptive cataloging of monographs, this pamphlet provides guidelines for using Chapter 6 of the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR), which covers this facet of cataloging practice. A table of contents to Chapter 6 is provided, followed by an alphabetical index of the terms and processes involved in descriptive cataloging…

The intention behind this work is to produce a short, general cataloging code for author, title, and descriptive cataloging for people who do not have any special skill in the use of such code. The rules are designed for works of conventional form published in the English language. The conditions that they govern are the standard problems of…

Designed for use in the reading room of the ERIC Clearinghouse on Information Resources, this set of three self-instructional guides provides step-by-step instructions for locating information in the ERIC system. The first instruction sheet explains how to use the Thesaurus of ERIC Descriptors to identify appropriate subject headings, or…

Describes production of the Bayou State Periodical Index, an index of Louisiana periodicals designed to provide access to information on local topics, and offers guidelines for producing such an index in a timely fashion with limited funds, using a microcomputer. Planning, procedures, financing, and publicity and marketing are covered. (seven…

This document presents a step-by-step procedure for setting up a document library of personal word processing, database, and spreadsheet files using the Apple IIe computer and the AppleWorks subprogram database. This library, which can serve both as a running record of files created and as a means for easy retrieval, uses 10 fields or categories…

Discusses the factors book dealers consider when assigning value to out-of-print and antiquarian books, including desirability, scarcity, and condition. Guidelines for pricing are followed by descriptions of the major tools general libraries may use in acquiring old books. (16 references) (EA)

The basic index for minutes presented in this manual was developed to aid clerks in indexing their minute books. A minute book is an extremely important record, but reference to an unindexed or poorly indexed minute book can be a time-consuming problem. The manual outlines the procedure to be followed in setting up an index and maintaining it on a…

This compilation consists of pertinent submission information for journals or periodicals that have been known to accept unsolicited articles dealing with teacher education in general. Many of the publications listed may also entertain manuscripts with a subject matter emphasis. An effort has been made to exclude those publications focusing on…

Presents guidelines for bibliography preparation as revised by the Reference and Adult Services Division of the American Library Association. These aspects are outlined: purpose, scope, methodology, organization, annotations, bibliographic form, timeliness, accuracy, format, cumulation, and distribution. (EA)

This two-page guide suggests an eight-step term paper research strategy for students using the Fogler Library at the University of Maine. The student is first guided to encyclopedias for overview articles with bibliographies, then directed to the card catalog; periodical indexes; and indexes for books, journal articles, and newspaper articles.…