Online search is defined and search types established in an attempt to standardize terminology. Recommended definitions are included. (RAA)

Provides an explanation of causes of stuttering and offers suggestions for working with stutterers. (MP)

Minimal brain dysfunction has been redefined by the American Psychological Association as attention deficit disorder (ADD) and subdivided into categories with and without hyperactivity. The revised 'Diagnostic and Statistical Manual' (DSM III) is now undergoing field trials. Journal Availability: C. V. Mosby Company, 11830 Westline Industrial…

The author examines implications of the P.L. 94-142 (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act) definition of learning disability, and cites two cases to illustrate two basic problems: that the definition is both overinclusive and underinclusive, and that it does not consider underlying causes. (CL)

To assist in the development of a shared language for therapists and teachers serving handicapped children, the article offers a glossary of terms used by occupational and physical therapists. Definitions of 30 terms are given. (SBH)

The article contrasts two interpretations of the concept of normalization for mentally handicapped persons and compares the treatment orientations each suggests. (DB)

Presents impressions and reflections on the scope of information science and studies in the field, allegiance of its professionals, and applications of its ideas in the real world. (MBR)

A definition of chemistry is presented. (BB)

Discusses the process and problems involved in organizing bilingual or multilingual dictionaries. (AM)

Defines modern tragicomedy and focuses on Henrik Ibsen's play, "Little Eyolf" as representative of this literary genre. (MH)

The author distinguishes between three separate aspects of sensory loss: impairment, handicap, and disability, and provides operational definitions of each aspect. (IM)

Uses multiple typefaces to express multiple voices that call into question the conventional wisdom about collaboration and collaborative writing. Presents vignettes. Discusses "indefinite definitions," multivalent texts/ambivalent authors, collaboration and community, collaboration and identity, and collaboration qua textuality. (RS)

Analyzes the location of "value" in technical communication contexts, arguing that current models of technical communication embrace an outdated, self-deprecating, industrial approach subordinating information to concrete technological products. Argues that by rethinking technical communication in terms of Reich's "symbolic-analytic…

Interviews with 114 beginning nursing students were distilled into an inductive framework of professional nursing identity based on their definitions of nursing. Multiple categories were classified into three themes: nursing as noun, verb, and transaction. Results show the extent of students' understanding of the profession. (Contains 21…

Investigates the effects of word concreteness and either imagery, verbal, or control strategy instructions on the composition of written definitions. Reveals significant effects of word concreteness on several quantity and quality variables, but no significant effect of strategy instructions or interaction between concreteness and strategy…