The "Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association" resembles the Bible not so much in terms of the dictates it espouses, but because of the way it has been, and still is, regarded by psychologists and psychology students. If the "Manual" is like the Bible, one may predict the continuing neglect of its dictates.…

Lang's biography of William Heard Kilpatrick, based largely on Kilpatrick's own previously sealed diaries, provide the opportunity to explore the nature and purpose of biography, especially educational biography. Because the sources are Kilpatrick's own works and diaries, the biography lacks the context that would explain more about Kilpatrick's…

Explores feminist criticism of the "Publications Manual" of the American Psychological Association and the ways in which feminist researchers have negotiated changes in the language of this style guide. (SLD)

The American Psychological Association (APA) has recently published the fifth edition of its "Publication Manual." This paper provides a brief overview of how this edition differs from previous editions and summarizes features of the new edition that will be likely to have an impact on social science research over the next several years.…

Analyzes the contents of "Journal of Personnel Evaluation in Education" (JPEE) since its inception in 1987. Concludes that the JPEE has published a comprehensive array of evaluation theory and practice articles, and that the journal is highly oriented toward teacher evaluation and dominated by U.S. authors. (Author/SLD)

Examines materials designed to improve children's writing or composition abilities. Focuses on whether the materials have students use the task/strategy/skill in such a way that they can transfer the task to other materials in reading or writing situations that serve a real function. (MG)

Reviews: "How to Get Your Teaching Ideas Published: A Writer's Guide to Educational Publishing" (Stangl); "Early Childhood Curriculum: Developmental Bases for Learning and Teaching" (Wortham); "Investigating Mathematics with Young Children" (Althouse); "When Children Write: Critical Revisions of the Writing Workshop" (Lensmire); and "Cooperative…

Describes "Studying Children in Context" as a reader- friendly book that situates studying children within the process of conducting qualitative research. Notes strengths including discussion of ethics and methods of data generation and organization, and inclusion of case studies that illuminate researchers' struggles. Notes limitations…

Introduces "The Concord Review," a journal that prints the works of students, usually from high school advanced-placement classes, and specializes in scholarly articles. Essays are submitted by public and private school students, with American history the most popular subject. As a showcase for student achievement the "Review" deserves support.…