This guide to materials on microcomputers that are available in the Library of Congress is designed to assist individuals in the process of determining the need for a microcomputer, selecting the most appropriate one, understanding its use, and developing the ability to exploit its full potential. Buying guides, evaluations, and books on…

The "Perception of Ability Scale for Students" (PASS) developed by F. J. Boersma and J. W. Chapman--formerly known as the "Student's Perception of Ability Scale"--was developed to assess academic self-concepts of elementary school children, especially in grades 3 through 6. The development of the PASS is described, from its…

Intended to aid new academic professionals, this annotated bibliography lists a wide variety of books and articles, from the very general to the very specific, that deal with professional academic writing and publishing. Arranged alphabetically by author, each of the 225 annotations supplies a brief summary of the contents and date of publication,…

This compilation lists research completed in the areas of health, physical education, recreation, dance, and allied areas during 1984. The document is arranged in two parts. In the index, references are arranged under the subject headings in alphabetical order. Abstracts of master's and doctor's theses from institutions offering graduate programs…

This manual is intended to accompany a software system for the Apple II microcomputer that is designed to aid local districts in completing vocational education enrollment claims and Vocational Education Data System (VEDS) reports. Part I, Introduction, gives a brief overview of the Microcomputer Vocational Education Reporting System (MICRO-VERS),…

This manual is intended to accompany a software system for the TRS-80 Model III computer that is designed to aid local districts in completing vocational education enrollment claims and Vocational Education Data System (VEDS) reports. Part I, Introduction, gives a brief overview of the Microcomputer Vocational Education Reporting System…

Continuing education activities of the University of British Columbia for the 1984-1985 academic year are reported, with attention to noncredit offerings. For various faculties, schools, and departments providing continuing education, information is provided on objectives of the sponsoring unit, progress toward achieving objectives, types of…

This study's primary purpose was to examine how geographical characteristics and cultural supply influence individual participation in arts related activities in the United States. Data for the study were extracted from the 1982 and 1985 "Survey of Public Participation in the Arts." Research efforts were based upon the inference that…

This report, based on data from the 1980 U.S. Bureau of the Census, examines the geographic locations of artists and summarizes the numbers of artists and their basic characteristics for each state and the major Standard Metropolitan Statistical Areas (SMSA). It also compares 1970 and 1980 populations of employed artists in each state and presents…

This set of materials on computerized bibliographic search services in academic and research libraries includes policy and procedure statements on online information retrieval services at the University of Houston, Colorado State University, Duke University, Temple University, Emory University, and Yale, among others; a position description for…

The Duval County (Florida) Public Schools have developed a 14-step model for planning and developing school-based program budgets. The steps include (1) developing a projected basic operating budget, (2) performing a needs assessment, (3) developing plans for annual school instructional improvement, (4) ranking needs and improvement plans for the…

The procedures for producing a report on departmental service to nonmajors are described in detail. The objective was to provide information for decision-making needs without reliance on the standardized pre-packaged models. An alternative to the Induced Course Load Matrix (ICLM) of the Resource Requirements Prediction Model (RRPM) package of the…

The program of systematic evaluation of variables associated with visual learning was initiated in 1965 to investigate the impact of variables linked to effective, efficient use of instructional visual materials. A prototype experimental package, containing a specific unit of cognitive content, learner achievement objectives, four individual…

The Colorado Migrant Education Resource Center (CoMERC) was established in September 1979 to provide services to 12 migrant education projects in northern Colorado. The center's objectives were to establish task forces to address the needs of the area and assist in dissemination of expertise and to provide technical assistance to project staff in…

The status of university financial reporting was surveyed as an update of a 1976 survey. Of the 100 financial reports analyzed in 1976, 87 were available in 1980, and 39 additional private college reports were assessed. In addition to comparing 16 financial reporting standards used in reports between 1976 and 1980, public and private university…