The International Communication, Part 2 section of the Proceedings contains the following 8 papers: "Split Images: Arab and Asian Political Leaders' Portraits in Major U.S. News Magazines" (Hye-Kyeong Pae); "Public Relations Functions and Models: U.S. Practitioners in International Assignments" (Alan R. Freitag); "The…

Provides an annotated list of educational journals that are of particular interest to elementary, secondary, and college science teachers. The journals are grouped into the areas of problems and research in science teaching, biology education, chemistry education, physics education, and earth science education. (JR)

A selected list of children's magazines is given, along with brief descriptions of their contents and ordering information. The magazines are on themes such as history, classical literature, science, nature and natural history, health, music, black children, and classroom learning activities. (PP)

The sociological context of magazine advertisements, particularly gender role descriptions, can be used to develop students' visual literacy. The techniques described are usually employed as an initial exercise in sensitizing undergraduate or graduate students to some of the issues involved in the content analysis of visual media. (Author/RM)

Provided is an annotated list of 27 computer-oriented publications (magazines and journals). Annotations include nature/scope of publication, source, 1983 cost, and when applicable, comments on potential classroom use(s). Also indicates that information in the publication is directed toward a specific audience/computer or of general interest. (JN)

This study uses method of citation analysis on 448 articles dealing with cataloging and classification to investigate following areas: distribution of publication format; mean age of documents cited; most highly cited authors and languages; distribution of articles among journals; subjects of cited journals. Ten references and a bibliography are…

Presents a brief summary of the functions of the Bibliographic Access & Control System (BACS) implemented at the Washington University School of Medicine Library, and outlines the design, development, and uses of the system. Bibliographic control of books and serials and user access to the system are also discussed. (Author/JL)

A random sample of 330 members of the Association of Teacher Educators evaluated that organization's national journal, "Action in Teacher Education." Findings of the survey are reported, including a breakdown of the ratings given to various sections of the journal. (PP)

Presents a profile of resources pertaining to newly emerging computer-based technology for the handicapped together with a generic model which reflects the scope of computer applications within the fields of special education and rehabilitation. Selected resources that are highlighted include books, periodicals, and clearinghouses. Twenty…

Reports that African students' credibility ratings are lower than those of White, American students for foreign news coverage in American media but not for news of the United States. (FL)

Materials in this bibliography were selected and recommended by members of the Use of Machine-Assisted Reference in Public Libraries Committee, Reference and Adult Services Division, American Library Association. Topics include: financial aspects, equipment and communications considerations, comparing databases and database systems, advertising…

Discusses collection development practices employed at two media centers of the Columbus School for Girls, an independent day school serving 605 students in grades K-12. Concepts highlighted are: philosophy of collection development, knowledge of school curriculum, interaction with faculty, familiarity with current and retrospective selection…

Compares the editorial policy and appeal of the "National Enquirer" to the "Skeptical Inquirer" which is published by the Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal. Presents an overview of the common sense approach of the latter, its format, topics, and sample content. (DC)

Provides a sample of journals and other publications available to science and mathematics teachers on the educational aspects and issues associated with microcomputers. Brief descriptions include the history, cost, and emphasis of each journal. (DS)

The article provides a task analysis and procedures for teaching reading skills to nine trainable mentally handicapped students with the use of the TV Guide. (PHR)