The article reviews various statements and analyses of federal policy related to educational research and development, relevance or usefulness of research, and the politics of allocating values and resources for it. The author states that change in federal education support policy requires that research benefits be articulated. (MF)

Presents some findings and recommendations of the University of Tennessee's research into ways of improving the management of large scale interdisciplinary research projects as part of the Research Management Improvement Program. (Author/AM)

The author depicts how the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) serves as a major facilitator in attending to the concerns of teachers in a practical and theoretically sound manner. (MJB)

Improving student achievement through implementing the results of educational research is the responsibility of actively engaged school personnel--superintendents, principals, and teachers working together bring about effective educational change. (JD)

The author examines contributions that nonverbal communications research has made to the understanding of humankind in the cosmic environment and suggests ways in which such research can help the classroom teacher. (MJB)

Notes that whether or not the goal of achieving a clearer understanding of the relationships between science and policy is reached, a clearer understanding of the complexities of the relationship is emerging in the process. (Author/AM)

Application of recreation research has become an increasing concern of both managers of wildlands and scientists. (JD)

Describes the activities, goals, and benefits of the Regional Program for Nursing Research Development, a regional approach to stimulating clinical nursing research, conducted under the auspices of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (Division of Nursing). (TA)

Interviews an administration department chair at University of Illinois, who is also a staff evaluation consultant and author. Discusses reservations about evaluation rating scales and state-mandated systems. Although broader criteria are needed, linking staff development to evaluation involves teachers in goal setting and promotes understanding…

Argues that philosophical, ethical analysis is needed when the moral rules relevant to a situation (such as the use of computers) are not obvious, or when several moral principles come into conflict. In this context, examines rights of ownership of computer programs, and the effects of increasing computer use on privacy and power. (Author/KH)

Evaluation Research Society members (n=160) assessed the attributes of research that produce credibility. The study focused on the acceptability of no-difference findings. Randomization, statistical power, number of measures reported, and equivalent groups were tested to determine their influence on acceptability of both no-difference and…

Describes theoretical developments that have guided the interpretation of findings in a large-scale study of the development of aggression over 22 years. As the data have accumulated, they have been found to be relevant to operant formulations as well as to social learning theory and cognitive behaviorism. (Author/VM)

Sex equity research, which compares educational treatment and outcomes of males and females, is defined, and the goals implicit to its conceptual framework discussed. The importance of this research and its implications for policymakers is discussed. Recommendations for researchers, educators, and policymakers are made. (JL)

Points out that educational research has more critics than supporters. Until researchers convince lawmakers, educators, and taxpayers that research is useful, support for research will not be forthcoming. The constraints on and accomplishments of the Office of Educational Research and Improvement are discussed. (VM)

This article describes a model for action research which encourages collaboration between researchers and teachers, especially in curricular research and development. This model encourages teachers to act as researchers. A rationale is discussed and steps to follow are given. (JL)