Historical researchers quickly learn that the evidence they seek is often scarce, partial, misleading; and that it is always inconclusive. Investigates how to mute personal reactions to historical evidence in order to let the evidence speak for itself. Attempts to research the life of Betsey Stockton, a black woman born into slavery who rose to…

Recalls the contribution of Connie Rosen to teachers' understanding of language development. (Editor)

Article looked briefly at some of the aspects of William Wells Brown's life and attempted to interpret them within the context of creativity. (Author/RK)

Article consists of an answer to a question sent to a newspaper asking the identity of John Dewey, whom the inquirer noticed on a 30 cent stamp. (RK)

Author shares some of his thoughts on the positive aspects of professional renewal. (Author/RK)

This study focuses on an instrument that appears useful for career guidance or job assignment purposes--the Biographical Data Blank. Responses of three groups of engineers (holding research and development, management, and nonengineering positions) to a life history questionnaire were analyzed. Results indicate that groups could indeed be…

In comparison with other predictors as intelligence, aptitude, interest, and personality, biographical items had vastly superior validity. (Author)

The results of this study suggest that prediction of job termination from measured job satisfaction is likely to be more fruitful than the use of biographical data for the same prediction. (Author)

In this chronology of the work of Owen Dodson, former chairman of the Department of Drama at Howard University, a biographical portrait and a listing of his many literary works is provided. (RLV)

Gives a brief biography of Homer L. Dodge the scientist, educator, and adventurer by looking at his diverse activities, interests, philosophy and accomplishments over a life span of over 90 years. (GA)

This study examines profiles of online and face-to-face students in a single information science school: the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Information Studies. A questionnaire was administered to 76 students enrolled in online course sections and 72 students enrolled in face-to-face course sections. The questionnaire examined student…

The range of response options has been shown to influence the answers given in self-report instruments that measure behaviors ranging from television viewing to sexual partners. The current research extends this line of inquiry to 36 quantitative items extracted from a biographical inventory used in personnel selection. A total of 92…

Sixty administrators were presented with two forms of responses (positive or negative) on teacher application forms. Administrators were asked to evaluate teachers based on their applications and to determine whether they would be interested in this teacher for their schools. (Author/DEP)

Article focused on the development and the music of the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, commonly called Shakers, since their arrival in the United States on August 6, 1774. (RK)