Librarians know that information literacy is much more complex and nuanced than the basic library research skill that it's often portrayed as; in fact, as outlined by the ACRL Framework, research is a contextual activity. But the settings in which we teach often constrain our ability to take a more layered approach. This book not only shows you…

The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) considers information provided about a study's context, sample, design, analysis, and findings when evaluating a study using the WWC regression discontinuity design standards. This document provides guidance to study authors about how to describe regression discontinuity design studies and report their findings…

This report focuses upon Task Analysis as research. It is based upon the fact that the Task Analysis program conducted by the Office of Manpower Utilization (OMU) involves purposive, systematic investigations and analyses in order to prepare reports of findings that will be useful and influential in Marine Corps planning, policy determination, and…

This training guide has been developed for use by staff members of the U.S. Marine Corps, Office of Manpower Utilization in their preparation for Task Analysis projects, the first step in a research program aimed at increasing the effectiveness of the Marine Corps' manpower management program. The guide is designed to provide basic orientation to…

This is the first in a series of five training manuals developed for use by the U.S. Marine Corps Office of Manpower Utilization (OMU) in its Task Analysis (TA) program. It is designed for trainers of OMU staff members assigned to the TA program, a research effort requiring interpersonal and research competence. Objectives of the manual are: (1)…

Using the problem of trash disposal as an example, students participate in science activities designed to develop the following science skills: classifying, observing, measuring, communicating, inferring, and predicting. Activities are described in detail and a reproducible page is provided. (JL)

The manual provides vocational educators with information and guidelines regarding the design and use of questionnaires and interviews for gathering data and the construction, tabulation, and analysis of both open ended and forced response survey instruments. The first of nine chapters deals with surveys as a data collection technique, discusses…

This booklet is intended to serve as a step-by-step layman's guide to conducting a community survey, tabulating the findings of the survey, and presenting a final report of the survey findings. It is written in simple nontechnical language and contains numerous examples of various survey forms and procedures. Among the major topics discussed are:…

This guide explains what the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) database is and how it can be used by parents to learn more about schooling and parenting. The guide also presents descriptions of 55 articles and documents that can be obtained through ERIC. The cited resources are particularly relevant to parents' concerns about meeting…

This bulletin for the researcher, the doctoral or master's candidate, or teacher interested in and/or conducting research is intended to (1) alert novice investigators to the major requirements and pitfalls of survey and experimental research, (2) point out the weaknesses of past business education studies, and (3) provide consumers of research…

Describes steps taken in order to make a contribution to professional literature and the practice of the profession. These steps include research, writing, review, retyping, simmering, final review and submitting. Professional writing should be substantive and scholarly. (JAC)

The Dartmouth College Library has produced this slide/tape individualized instruction module to assist students in researching historical problems. The 79-slide lesson begins with methods of organizing a search and continues through collecting information and analyzing the utility of research strategy. Information sources cited include numerous…

Writing an interview paper provides students with a contextual framework for research inquiry because it helps them to identify and develop their own conceptual and investigative skills through dialogue with another person. Before the actual interview, it is important to choose a subject to interview and to organize the background material, to set…

This self-instructive workbook focuses on ways in which the teacher can gather helpful information regarding activities with students. It is supplemented by a program and a support system that includes instruction, teaching experiences for practice, discussions, and individual conferences. The two major goals of the workbook are to enable teachers…

Unconventional advice to help college graduates be successful is offered. Ways to find sources of money (i.e., jobs) are described, including: using services or products offered through the mail, making phone calls to build a network of contacts in a particular industry, attending seminars to further one's knowledge of a field, learning about…