Comments on Hoyt Fuller's "Of Integrity, Hope and Dead Dialogue, a critical reply to Gloria Oden's "Literature and Politics--the Black Investment; the Fuller and Oden articles appeared in "Negro American Literature Forum, vol. 3 (Summer 1969), p. 49-51. (RD)

A rejoinder to Anton E. Lawson's criticisms of a previously published review article by the authors on Piagetian research is offered. (PN)

The authors present guidelines for reading a research report. They discuss the format for research reports and point out critical questions to keep in mind when critiquing a research study or reading published research reports. (Editor)

Suggests teaching students to focus on the author's feelings when reading an essay. Proposes a list of feeling words as discussion keys to determining tone, purpose and central ideas of the text. Recommends this approach as a simple starting point to understanding difficult material. (DMM)

Examines three assumptions underlying the "interpretative fallacy"--that a work of literature may be subjected to any number of interpretations. Illustrates the dangers of having English teachers embrace the interpretative fallacy. (RL)

Describes a study in which some graduate and undergraduate students failed to distinguish a spoof from serious reports of research. (MKM)

Describes how to adapt a film study technique (Richard Lacey's image sound skim) to literary study (the image or scene skim) to develop students' skill in perceptive reading. (DD)

Contends that attention to Louisa May Alcott's portrayal of domesticity has meant that her representation of working women has received little consideration. Proposes that Alcott's image of domesticity is underpinned by her experience as a working woman. Examines the foundations of Alcott's domestic ideal by focusing on the experiences of Alcott's…

The use of fiction and autobiography to develop nursing students' textual competence in reading, interpretation, and criticism is discussed. Ways in which literary pedagogy enhances reflective thinking and relational skills are addressed. (Contains 51 references.) (SK)

Explores character development through an exercise which reveals character through action, situation, and externals. Explains how student actors can develop the ability to reveal character through analysis of a scene situation and by choosing actions appropriate for the character and story being told. Notes that the exercises offered are focused…

Explains that "counter-text" describes the results of a period of independent dramaturgical research and development and the contribution this makes to a theatrical production. Contends that the counter-text presents an alternative site of authority in performance. Describes the uses of research on a production of Iizuka's…

Describes a drama course, which included 20 play readings and discussions as well as descriptive commentary focusing on the play's inherent strengths and the laws which govern the world of the play. Explains how, when reading a certain student play, many of those present grew impatient with the play's alleged inaccessibility. Contends that…

Suggests that instead of thinking about literacy as an entity, thinking about literacy as social practice can be revolutionary. Argues that rather than think in terms of phonics, spelling, and grammar, it is helpful to think about what kinds of literacy one needs in order to read things critically. Discusses multiple literacies, literacy as a…

Analyzes the narrative structure of the film "Fight Club," addressing its critique of consumerism and its celebration of masculinity. Addresses the representational politics that structure the movie, especially its deeply conventional views of violence, gender relations, and masculinity. Considers the role that "Fight Club" and other cultural…