Concludes that the rhetorical specification approach to developing essay examination topics (giving writers information about the purpose of a composition, its audience, speaker, and subject) may not be the best way to elicit good writing. (JL)

This study sought to answer whether children can adjust their evaluation of essays according to standards expressed in the instructions. The question of whether the relative difficulty of detecting inconsistencies and falsehoods depends on the type of problem children are trying to find was addressed. (Author/GK)

The geography student should be offered the option of applied geography courses as well as the more conservative humanistic approach, in order to respond to the challenges presented by existing societal needs and vocational opportunities. (Author/CK)

Describes the fundamental conflict between the implications of sociobiology and the aspirations of humanists. Sociobiology tends to rationalize and defend special privileges for the powerful few, while humanism stresses equality of opportunity. Journal availability: see SO 507 272. (Author)

Human understanding, so different from prediction, manipulation, or explanation, is the origin of our moral sense. It is indispensable to us, and irreplaceable by any scientific method. Therefore, we must defend as best we can the education which refines and embellishes it. (Author/SJL)

Major decisions should be made to initiate a national policy to protect the individual, direct information development, and establish international guidelines. Eight aspects of federal information policy reveal potential sources of conflict. (SW)

Views librarians as having dual roles as censor and defender against censorship in making decisions on acquisition and access to minors. The Library Bill of Rights is criticized for its ambiguity and idealistic purity. (SW)

Discusses the four essential ingredients comprising the wholistic performance model in the industrial/organizational context: the performance task, organizational support infrastructure, worker's capabilities, and worker's value affiliation or motivation. (Author/JEG)

A challenge is presented to school media specialists to become informed about networks and data bases in order to expand access to resources to meet user needs. (Author)

Presents expert advice on how to write effective tests and offers suggestions for teaching children how to take tests. (JMB)

Too many students prefer "objective" tests to essay tests because they mistakenly believe writing is isolated from the learning process. (DD)

The author discusses reasons why high ability, culturally disadvantaged adolescents who are given appropriate education help themselves, their present and future families, and their society. Note: An address by Dr. Moshe Smilansky at Norfolk State College on Israel's Disadvantaged Gifted Youth (February 27, 1978). (CL)

The author discusses the concept of leadership in general and makes suggestions for developing leaders in the area of gifted child education. (CL)

Briefly explores the impact on library services of Proposition 13 and similar measures and suggests that the consequent proposals to charge user fees may threaten the entire concept of the free public library. (Author)

The leadership to bring about a network is always in conflict with the member organizations of the network because the latter resist the control of network protocols by the network managers. The tension in leadership responsibilities in network operations is a result of increased use of more comprehensive communication links. (Author)