Approximately 50 references are cited that should aid administrators and editors in updating their skills in communicating with alumni. Included are references to the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, education press, professional magazines, freedom of the alumni press, magazine writing and editing, copyediting, design, electronic…

Discusses the role the Journal of College Student Personnel has played in the field of student personnel literature. Specifically related its impact in the specialties of Housing, Financial Aids, Admissions, Placement, Orientation, Counseling, Student Activities, and Discipline. (CMG)

Four hundred eighty-two articles appearing in "The French Review" between 1960 and 1979 are listed according to the following categories: culture, culture content, curriculum, Franco-American relations, grammar, history of the teaching of French in the U.S., linguistics, listening, teaching of literature, reading, speaking, teacher education,…

The article summarizes the developmental processes of adolescents (age 12-18) and reviews literature concerning the adolescent's use of television, newspapers, periodicals, records, and radio. (KC)

Evaluates materials for classroom instruction or professional development in the language arts. Addresses the effort to create better teaching through thematic inquiry units by reviewing three professional development texts, three instructional kits or multimedia packages, and three magazines for children. Concludes by sharing some general…

This section includes five articles on research and librarianship including a case study on research and practice in academic libraries; select peer-reviewed journals that examine the current state of public library research (1996-2000); development of research on school library media programs; benefits of collaborative authorship for librarians…

Suggests using weekly news magazines to help students develop reading and writing skills. Discusses classroom activities used by the author, such as free reading time, asking questions, writing exercises, maintaining portfolios, analyzing advertisements, tests based on articles, letter writing, and voter registration due to increased interest in…

Describes principles underlying the development of guides for electronic indexes such as the Catholic Periodical and Literature Index (CPLI): begin with basic steps, keep it simple, answer questions most frequently asked, be consistent, emphasize search techniques that use the strengths of the index. Includes a copy of the guide for the CPLI on…

Examines what the "Journal of Geography in Higher Education" has published throughout its history on teaching and learning in relation to people and places referred to in scholarship as the "Other." Addresses themes of gender, race/ethnicity, sexuality, and the developing world. Includes references. (CMK)

Original research articles from three major pharmacy journals were reviewed to determine the quality of reporting research. Articles were evaluated for method of recruitment and/or randomization; statistical analysis; inclusion/exclusion criteria; subject blinding; objective assessment; treatment complications; loss to followup; number of…

Describes and compares several general interest periodical indexes available on CD-ROM. Features described include target audience, coverage, updates, subscription prices, licensing, the availability of turnkey systems, search features and interfaces, screen displays, full-text support, and installation and support. The addresses of the companies…

Academic writing seems to have little influence on the development of the law, and law professors seem to be writing for each other. Ways in which academics can improve the impact of their writings on the work of judges are discussed. (MLW)

Reviews the literature on library use of facsimile transmission and describes an experiment conducted by libraries at the four State University of New York campuses that used facsimile transmission and/or electronic mail to access commonly held periodical titles. Copies of the request form and problem report form are appended. (Contains 29…

Evaluates the use of business indexes to access journal literature for science and technology information. Compares the science and technology journal holdings of four business indexes, and finds that searchers can benefit from using them. A table of the indexes' holdings for 280 science and technology journals is appended. (JMV)

Children's magazines are a colorful supplement that can capture the interest of the most reluctant readers. Providing students with magazines geared to their interests and ages can help motivate them to read. The article describes several activities for making the best use of magazines in reading. (SM)