The informal system of access to research documents, i.e., the "invisible college", can be a handicap to researchers who are not members of this network. Other problems of access include delay in publication and organizational suppression of publicity. (JAB)

Analyzes "Coming to Our Senses: The Significance of the Arts for American Education--A Panel Report" as a socio-political document that reflects and projects a "symbolic universe" which many people may take for granted as real and true. Notes potential consequences of the Report if it is accepted uncritically by legislators and others who might…

An overview is provided for librarians of the types of statistical or numeric data bases offered by Data Resources, Inc., General Electric Information Division, Predicasts, and Interactive Data Corporation. Tables list the types of data or statistical information available from each. (JPF)

A study of computerized conferencing and its effects on human communication was conducted via an investigation of EIES and its users. A summary of the research findings is followed by a discussion of the ultimate objectives and potential advantages of experimentation with EIES in this area. (MBR)

Review of papers presented by Peter Spyers-Duran and Sanford Berman at the Associated Colleges of the Midwest Conference on Management Issues in Automated Cataloging. (KP)

Considers: (1) objectives of different readers; (2) structuring headings, summaries, etc., to achieve objectives; (3) alternatives to prose, e.g., flow charts, graphs; (4) advantages of specific formats in particular instances. (DAG)

Reports on some of the outcomes and recommendations of groups at the 1977 convention of the Association for Education in Journalism. (KS)

Ways of teaching students to communicate effectively using descriptive words and comparative statements are described. Two task cards involving descriptions of experiments investigating air pressure are included. (MT)

This lesson plan offers a model methodology for research assignments. Includes a sample topic list, evaluation criteria, and suggested follow-up activities. (DH)

Presents a synopsis of the regional conference of the International Geographical Union held in August 1986 in Sitges, Spain. Identifies 10 international problems in geographical education and eight emerging instructional trends. Included is information on how to order copies of the papers presented at the conference. (JDH)

Compares three approaches to writing the introduction to a scientific or technical research paper, as developed in the research literature--incremental, problem solving, and goal-oriented--including the advantages and disadvantages of each. (HTH)

Presents findings which showed that researchers tend to cite a larger proportion of authors of their own sex than they do those of the opposite sex. Concludes that citations should not be regarded as unbiased indicators of merit, although they have been shown to significantly influence an author's salary and stature within the profession. (KH)

This article reviews the research on student summarization of text--presenting basic rules of summarization, relating grade-level abilities, and giving teacher guidelines. A 10-item reference list is provided. (DCS)

Bibliography of research on pictures and imagery is organized according to major sections of general-purpose taxonomy, i.e., theoretical approaches to picture perception; picture perception research; memory for pictures; concept learning, problem solving, and cognitive skills; learning from prose; affective picture responses; pictoral media design…

Discusses strengths and weaknesses of the Report of the Committee of Inquiry into the Teaching of Mathematics in Schools (Cockcroft report). Points out that the report should be considered by Australian teachers since it addresses issues which are pertinent to the teaching of mathematics in Australian schools. (JN)