Describes the legislative hearing conducted June 8, 1977, by the Senate Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space which was a videoconference via satellite to interview witnesses located 800 miles away in Illinois. Future possible use of the technology involved is reviewed. (SL)

The author offers twelve suggestions for making student psychological reports timely, meaningful, and useful. (MB)

Outlines a plan to provide practice in writing questionnaire reports. Teaches students: (1) how to know what report format is appropriate; (2) how to interpret and present statistical data; and (3) what recommendations to make, if any. (RAE)

From personal experience, warns writing consultants that clients measure success by employee productivity, and that writing problems may be disguised management problems, so consultants need to carefully diagnose problems, remaining alert for organizational issues having little to do with writing deficiencies. (JAD)

Reports a study of music education in Hong Kong's secondary schools. States that an ambivalent attitude toward music education has resulted in shortages of teaching periods, space, and resources. Notes that most Hong Kong students do not enjoy classical music and generally consider music education to be less important than other school subjects.…

Meta-analysis is a set of procedures used to quantify, integrate, and analyze the findings of a large number of research studies. The article describes the new statistical techniques used and provides an example of their application to data regarding gender differences in throwing velocity of children and adolescents. (Author/MT)

This article describes how to use a bulletin board to help intermediate grade-level students organize and present the results of library research about the geographical features of different places. (JDH)

Some innovative solutions to two key graduate research problems, definition of the research problem and planning and writing the thesis first draft, are outlined. Workshops are recommended as an effective format for assisting students in developing research skills through practical guidance, group support, and discussion. (MSE)

An analysis of all the articles dealing with human or social characteristics or interaction appearing in "Educational Administration Quarterly" during the 1970s determined that inadequate consideration was given to the role of women in both the conduct of the research reported and the form in which the reports were presented. (PGD)

A National Academy of Science report ("Physics Through the 1990's") says that American physics has been a highly diversified and productive enterprise, but continued excellence cannot be taken for granted. Progress in six subfields (elementary particle, nuclear, condensed-matter, atomic/molecular, plasma/fluid, and gravitation/cosmology physics)…

The author argues that publication of unsolicited papers in ERIC's Resources in Education should be assigned at least as much weight by institutions evaluating faculty contributions as papers for recognized national and state conferences. Acceptance rates, qualifications of evaluators, and criteria used by the ERIC clearinghouses are described.…

Reviews six recent reports on high school reform. Concludes that theatre educators must consider change and create a stronger, more vital theatre curriculum to meet the needs of all adolescents. (PD)

Reports on the 1984 activities and achievements of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges, highlighting work in the areas of federal relations, educational leadership, and service to the educational community. Identifies the councils, commissions, consortia, and committees of the AACJC and highlights some of their activities.…

Discusses perceptual processing associated with understanding cartoons; reviews literature focusing on cartoon creation, criticism, and communication; defines iconic imaging; and reviews crucial factors in understanding and creating cartoons, including leveling, sharpening, and assimilation, right and left brain imagery modes, developmental stages…