The PLATO IV and TICCIT systems for computer assisted instruction will be tested and evaluated on a large scale in projects funded by the National Science Foundation. Included will be over 2500 students in elementary, community college and university classes beginning in September 1973. (TS)

Advocates the use of research projects in the English curriculum. Describes an urban study project used by the author to develop students' research skills. The article concludes that social studies and other subjects of relevance not traditionally taught in English classes do indeed have value in English instruction. (JB)

This annotated listing of research in mathematics education is divided into the three categories of (1) research summaries, (2) journal-published reports, and (3) dissertation abstracts. Following each annotation is an indication of the grade or age level involved in the study. (JG)

Several procedures were compared to test effectiveness of counselor tacting response lead CTRL for Ss (trainees in counseling). These were: presentation of a model, systematic reinforcement, and a combination of both. The finding was that modeling procedures had the greatest effect on Ss' use of CTRL to clients on video tape. (Author)

Overview of issues concerning computer-monitored data for research in communication and information science includes a description of systems and kinds of data possible; uses of data; advantages of and problems with computer-monitored data and collection; prior research using computer-monitored data; prospects for future research. A 111-item…

A symposium is described that provided instruction in research methodology to 12 college faculty members and required each to undertake a research project for instructional improvement. The symposium's content and format are outlined, and the results of the efforts are briefly noted. (MSE)

A humanist describes his reaction to instruction in research methodology, and specifically statistical measurement, from initial discomfort, through confusion, to reassessment and reinforcement of his own assumptions and instructional intentions. The experience in specifying outcomes helped enhance his intuition about teaching. (MSE)

Provides an overview of recent research related to the teaching of business data processing. It identifies the kind of instructional questions asked, the general types of research methodology used, and comments about the research conclusions. (CT)

The degree of involvement of 46 graduate students in sponsored research projects was investigated. The projects were administered by three social science and three natural science departments at the College Park campus of the University of Maryland. (MLF)

Describes workshops and research activities of the National Center for the Study of Corporal Punishment and Alternatives in the Schools. Implications of various theoretical points of view for responding to classroom discipline problems are pointed out and a brief description of the Center is provided. (Author/RH)

Presents a description of the National Center for Atmospheric Research, a center where scientists pursue research interests, where research facilities, too large and expensive for any one institution to maintain, are housed, and where unified planning for research is made in response to national and international concerns. (SA)