Reports on a study that examined the readability of a selection of C. S. E. papers taken from six subject areas. Found that, with the exception of that given in history, the exams did not make excessive demands on the candidates' reading skills. (FL)

A content analysis of book reviews published in the "Journal of American History" over the past 30 years showed that reviewers define good history in terms compatible with the cultural currents of their times. The analysis also identified trends in the subjects and historical eras of works published. (RM)

Examines pictorial representations of men, women, boys, and girls in popular computer magazines through content analysis. Results show (1) many stereotypic portrayals and (2) women overrepresented as clerical workers and sex objects and in passive roles vis-a-vis computers. Gives observations regarding effects of stereotypes on females. (Author/SA)

Responding to Bowman's review of "Megatrends," (EJ 309 721), examines Naisbitt's methodology and lends credence to his "high tech/high touch" megatrend and research findings. (PD)

Compares the content of female candidates' political spot ads with that of ads for a control group of male candidates in similar contests. Concludes that the biggest differences were in images, with females less likely to stress strength and more likely to stress compassion. (FL)

Reports on a content analysis of "Reader's Digest" indicating that there is some validity to the notion that it is unchanging. Notes that the percentages of articles in some important categories, specifically those discussing controversial issues, have remained consistent over 40 years. (FL)

Content of three recently published health textbooks was analyzed to show: (1) the methods of presentation, either factual, experiential, or direct; and (2) the incorporation of dietary goals from "Dietary Goals for the United States" (US Senate 1978). Results are discussed. (MT)

Describes how children's poetry is becoming part of the poetic mainstream. Discusses the poetry of Robert Heidbreder, Dennis Lee, Lois Simmie, Raymond Souster, and sean o huigin.

Examined author contributions to two sections of "The School Counselor," volumes 20-28. Results indicated that full professors wrote more for the theoretical than the pragmatic part of the journal, while school counselors contributed significantly to the "On the Scene" section. (JAC)

Analyzed transcripts of films of three leading psychologists (Rogers, Shostrom, and Lazarus), each conducting an initial interview with the same client, according to the revised version of the Hill Counselor Verbal Response Category System. Differences in verbal behavior seemed to correspond with the three counselors' theoretical positions. (JAC)

Presents results of a content analysis of 14 textbooks in graduate education in psychology to determine harmful or erroneous representations of any culture. Presents literary guidelines designed to present alternatives for nonethnocentric writing and offset language bias. (JAC)

Discusses the form and function of anthologies by distinguishing three "orders" of anthology, together with a fourth, or preliminary category, within a broadly simplified model of the anthological process. (HOD)

Concludes that the amount of foreign news presented on network newscasts has remained constant over a 10-year period. Indicates also that major domestic events lead to reduced foreign coverage by television networks. (FL)

Analysis of eight magazine articles on tropical rain deforestation indicates that almost half the pertinent information concerning the subject is missing. (FL)

Offers suggestions for putting S. Plath's poem "Daddy" together with its context, canon, and composition to effectively introduce students to Plath's intelligence and aesthetic energy. (AEA)