The basic steps to be followed in the development of a questionnaire are as follows: (1) specify the goals of the study by listing all the questions the investigation is to answer; (2) review the literature related to topics being studied; (3) define all abstract concepts included in the list of objectives; (4) decide what type of item format will…

It is the contention of the authors that most committees are frustrating to their members because of the lack of committeeship skills on the part of administrators. Committeeship skills are the administrative processes, skills, and techniques required to accomplish a desired task. This paper furnishes guidelines for determining whether to form a…

This article sets forth the usual purposes and methods for different types of evaluation activities and discusses each type of evaluation in relation to a sequential evaluation outline. (Author)

After listing the 12 most common problems in employee selection, the author offers four principles for improving the selection interview process. The principles focus on using job-related selection targets, using past behavior as an indicator of future behavior, organizing selection elements into a system, and involving several managers.…

Provides some ideas for making delegation of authority work. Available from: Administrative Management, Geyer-McAllister Publications, Inc., 51 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10010; Single copy $2.75. (Author/IRT)

Discusses typical problems which the beginning or occasional photographer usually encounters, and ways to overcome these problems to produce better slides. Most of the recommendations relate to adjustable cameras, although many relate to techniques rather than equipment. (CMV)

First in a series of articles on professional ethics in early childhood education, this article intends to help clarify the ethical dimension of professional practice. Aims particularly to convey a sufficient sense of the nature of professional ethics to enable readers to continue to develop effective resolutions of ethical dilemmas. (RH)

A rationale and guidelines are suggested for adapting several sports for coed participation, including relay races, mixed doubles games, team games, softball, volleyball, and flag football. (CB)

This journal presents three articles on athletic facility turf management practices. Articles are as follows: "Turfgrass Choices for Athletic Fields" (Eric K. Nelson); "Fertilization: Maximizing Performance of High-Traffic Turf" (John C. Stier); and "Tips for Sports Turf-Managers" (Gil Landry). (GR)

Statement prepared by American Occupational Therapy Association's Government Affairs Section and reviewed for technical accuracy by the Social Security Administration. (J/A)

A complete guide to conducting a group conference concerning occupational information. (Author)

Recent court decisions indicate that schools must prove disruptive conduct on the part of students before taking disciplinary action. (CK)