Explores the fact versus value dilemma faced by researchers in behavioral science areas and concludes that scientific researchers are influenced by subjective and evaluative thinking in spite of their efforts to eschew value judgements in their work. (DB)

Data are reviewed which indicate that a lack of standardized measurement is currently apparent within the job satisfaction literature. The authors argue that the continued usage of non-replicated measures may be doing a great disservice to the job satisfaction field. Three alternative strategies are discussed. (Author)

The intention of this paper is to make management and organizational behavior researchers aware of the nature of the communication apprehension construct, as well as of research conducted to date, and some of the implications for on-going organizations. (Author)

Provided are explanations of how research works, different approaches to research (naturalistic observation, correctional analysis, the experiment method, the theoretic and compendium approaches), and some of the problems inherent in research methodology in an attempt to encourage practitioners in the field of blindness to use and engage in…

This paper examines some of the problems encountered by a Japanese researcher in Japanese communities and Mennonite communities in California and Ontario. (Author)

Public pressure, political, and bureaucratic imperatives create a tension between the federal government and the research community in pursuing their mutual goal of improving education. (Author/JP)

This paper argues that social scientists serving as monitors and evaluators can help to implement school desegregation plans by encouraging citizen involvement and can serve as an independent yet sympathetic source of criticism for the school system. (Author)

Believes educational research needs to move much closer to where national policy decisions are being made. (Editor)

This article presents 10 examples of research that illustrate applications of research to real needs and the competent practitioner's need for research skills. Each example includes a description of a project that served as the research opportunity, the prompt that triggered the research, and the research activity. (MBR)

Hundreds of researchers around the world are rushing to produce new ceramic materials that lose all resistance to electricity, causing a volume of publications that is pressing the limits of communication, causing innovation in the procedures of scientific publication, and creating concern about credit for discoveries. (MSE)

The Center for the Study of Southern Culture of the University of Mississippi offers undergraduate and graduate programs in southern studies; builds teaching and research collections; sponsors research and publications; and produces films, television shows, art exhibitions, and conferences. (MLW)

Reviews the literature on teacher-researchers published in "English Journal" since 1974--a total of 31 citations. (NKA)