Discusses the growing problem of theft of library materials, including rare books, by both scholarly researchers and library staff. Complacence of librarians and their failure to act in the past is also discussed, as well as the effects of tightened security measures on the traditional trust between librarians and researchers. (CLB)

Describes how a group of language arts teachers established a year-long research project in collaboration with a university, and how, through participation in the project, they transformed their teaching, became more active professionally, and became critical, responsive users of current research. (ARH)

Explores the antagonism between the theoretical and practical aspects of journalism education in Australia. (HTH)

Three categories of attitudes among Black sociologists were surveyed: (1) attitudes toward White sociologists who study Blacks; (2) attitudes favoring the political mobilization of Black sociologists; (3) attitudes favoring different methodological techniques for Black sociologists researching Black subjects. Attitudes are correlated with…

This article illustrates the contradictions between the collaborative paradigm and the real world by analyzing a recent experience in a collaborative curriculum inquiry. (MT)

Argues that teachers can find solutions to problems and answers to questions by conducting their own classroom inquiries and explorations. Discusses four types of classroom research in which teachers can engage: "test-teach-retest,""survey,""observation," and "looking into the past." (EL)

Recounts how staff members at Lakeshore Technical Institute have been encouraged to enroll in higher education programs and undertake applied institutional research projects to assist in solving institutional problems. Provides examples of research projects conducted by staff members, including the investigation of a quality-circles model for…

Contains descriptions of completed and ongoing research projects written by six of the teacher researchers who participated in the l984 NCTE Teacher Researcher Program. Lists teachers who were selected for the l985-86 research awards and presents application information for those interested in applying for the l986-87 year. (EL)

Proponents of new theories should not attempt to demolish one another's theories. Instead, they should try to bring about a blend of ideas that would be productive for both science and society. (JBM)

This article offers an analysis of the status of women in research in the physical education profession. Various studies are cited that review the status of women in administration, representation or involvement in academic journals, and effects of mentor-protegee relationships. (DF)

The key to the success of decision support systems will be the way that institutional researchers integrate the variety of specific and personal systems into a viable and coordinated institutionwide system. (Author/MLW)

A clear concept of the nature of curricular research is deemed essential to effective scholarship and rational decisions about research goals. (GW)

The study focused on home economics research activities in 62 land-grant universities. The results indicate that while a sizeable portion of qualified faculty were not involved in research, 700 individuals were identified as active in their field. A need for more researchers in the future was also indicated. (EC)

This paper provides two perspectives, one written by a planner, the other by a researcher, of how the planning and research functions can be made integral to decision-making in public service organizations. (Author)

A strong case has been made for the need for organizations and individuals to pursue economic, social, and environmental policies and practices that will reduce the risks associated with present practices, that will be sustainable in the long run, and that will enhance the well-being of future generations. Appropriate indicators need to be…