This article explores the textual properties of arguably one of the most influential textual domains in contemporary society; that of mass-media discourse. Within this genre, it examines English-language hard news media reports from the United States, Great Britain and Australia focussing on the concepts of objectivity within this domain. Drawing…

This careers strategy is part of the plan to make Britain fairer, improve social mobility and offer opportunity to everyone. The ambitious, modern Industrial Strategy sets out a long-term plan to boost national productivity and the earning power of people throughout the country. Britain wants every person, no matter what their background is, to be…

User Specifications (USPECs) are described for audiovisual systems, equipment, and materials. (LS)

A look at new regulations and specifications for European-made and imported electrical video equipment in Great Britain. (HB)

Reviews the definition of standards in general, and proposes a definition of standards and global minimum essential requirements for use in medical education. Aims to serve as a tool for the improvement of quality and international comparisons of basic medical programs. Explains the IIME (Institute for International Medical Education) project…

Describes chemical labeling standards published by the Association for Science Education in Great Britain to guide educators in identifying hazardous chemicals. (MLH)

Examines two recent reports on special reading difficulties and standards of reading published by the Department of Education and Science in Great Britain. (TO)

Discusses the code of the Royal Institute of Chemistry (RIC) in Great Britain concerning laboratory safety; includes sections on hazardous chemicals and techniques, and legal responsibilities. (MLH)

The classification of degrees is intended to represent student ability in an objective summary form. Since individual institutions' variations may obstruct the assessment process, there may be advantages in assuming stable class averages as standard reference points. (Editor/LBH)

Analyzes press coverage of the 1979 British general election to determine if reporting concentrated on the "dramatic contest" aspects of the campaign or on issues. Concludes that while coverage of the "dramatic contest" aspects of the election increased as the campaign went on coverage of the issues remained the major focus.…

A British study of a Training and Enterprise Council Quality Assurance standard in its first 18 months shows that it has been interpreted in different ways by different people and is far from providing assurance of uniform quality. Changes made as a result of new regulations have been more managerial/organizational and have less impact on the…

Contains a review of the literature in reading research during 1973. (RB)

Author discusses how far the recent panic about university applications was justified. (Editor)

A pilot study investigated and developed the potential contribution of self-assessment procedures in the regulation of British day nurseries. Inspection staff in four local authorities used day-care self-assessment materials adapted for inspection purposes. Results suggested that self-assessment incorporated with inspection and development work…

Discussion of the teaching of history within British National Curriculum standards focuses on government reports of practice in 100 special schools for pupils with severe and profound learning disabilities. It finds that the way inspectors are interpreting "history" includes redefinition of traditional special school practice and an…