Discusses the ethical implications of research and the need for educating people to evaluate the impact of any research project. Describes a course at the University of Arizona which aims to ensure that students become knowledgeable and conversant about the many ethical, social, and legal dilemmas raised by current research in biology. Contains 16…

This interview with Michael Hannafin, a leader in the field of educational technology, discusses experiences in the instructional technology field and relationships between work and research; academic and professional mentors; writings on educational technology; current trends in the field; advice for doctoral students; and research agenda. (LRW)

The analysis of costs of National Institutes of Health (NIH) bio-medical research demonstrates that the increased expenditures for research project grants are due to such factors as real growth in the program, artifacts of the calculation method, and the extent to which project periods of awards have lengthened. (Author/DB)

Evaluation of mainstreaming's effectiveness for hearing-impaired students depends on the definition of mainstreaming, impact of students' personal attributes, and program characteristics. Nine mainstreaming studies, conducted at Gallaudet Research Institute, are briefly described, focusing on model development, longitudinal studies,…

Describes research performed by the Department of Education during the past decade, including an analysis of field initiated proposals funded in 1987 and 1988. The discussion covers products of the research, the most current agenda efforts, and their implications for future research. A chronological history of library research and demonstration…

For 10 years, the undergraduate research seminar has provided an opportunity for presentation and evaluation of undergraduate research projects, enabled students to learn about research activity and graduate study in a variety of pharmacy specialties, and created enthusiasm among students. (MSE)

Presents a detailed assessment of a summer national Science Foundation Young Scholars Program for ninth and 10th graders. Results indicate that students perceive program success (emphasis on project success) differently from teachers and program organizers. Identified six variables that must be incorporated appropriately into the design of a…

Discusses critical thinking skills needed for student research projects using the Internet. Notes the difference between an open mind and an empty mind; suggests a strategy for teaching students the difference. Explains techniques students should learn before trying keyword searches on the Internet and discusses ways to overcome obstacles. (AEF)

Provides an overview of European multimedia imaging projects based in museums, libraries, and other organizations, supported by the European Commission (EC) and the British Library Research and Development Department (BLRDD). EC projects develop the European information market; BLRDD projects address theoretical imaging issues. (JKP)

From 1878 to 1923, Hampton Institute enrolled over 1,300 American Indian students in an academic and vocational training program with assimilationist aims. Through the American Indian Educational Opportunities Program, Hampton University is funding the work of five Native American researchers exploring the school's rich archival resources. (SV)

Following a brief biography of David Peikoff, this paper describes the first occupant of the David Peikoff Chair of Deafness Studies, Jerome D. Schein. The chair's research agenda on mediated communication and demography of impaired hearing are described, as well as organization of an international conference, public addresses, and technical…

Presents reflections of six teacher-researchers who participated in the Center for the Study of Writing and Literacy's M-CLASS, a project that focuses on understanding literacy in multicultural urban English and social studies classrooms. Notes that one issue the group raised is that teacher research often leads to teacher change. (PA)

An author of a paper (EC 602 060) that presents two causal models of learning disabilities comments on his interest in the research, how the research design developed, limitations of the research, and the need for replication with other disability groups. (JDD)

These two articles examine library activities in Ethiopia. One describes the information and documentation services of the Institute of Ethiopian Studies Library, including its publications, conferences, seminars, and suggestions for improvements; the second article describes Ethiopian libraries prior to 1900, which were primarily church and…

Holland gives a personal account of how the preceding article was initiated and executed. Origins of the research project, the process of statistical analysis, preparation of the final article, and advice for beginning researchers are included. (SK)