A few possible criteria for goal analyses are outlined here: empiricism and comprehensiveness in seeking information, firm rules for decision-making on the basis of the information gathered, behavior-oriented precision in formulating the objectives, empirical post-checking." (Editor)

Includes specification purchase checklist, general guides for specifications, sample proof of performance specifications, and sample specifications for three pieces of equipment. (LR)

A plan for selecting students to enter a distributive education cooperative program. (Editor)

Presents a set of general guidelines for computer literature searches specifically geared to the needs of art education researchers. Two basic modes of accessing information from databases are discussed and the use of Boolian logical operators in structuring searches is explained. (Author/AM)

Presented is a step-by-step method of preventing and correcting corrosion of pivot rods, springs, pads, and keys in a flute. (KC)

Included in this examination of performance appraisal practices is an outline of the characteristics of a good system--one that is cheap to install and only requires a manager to do his/her job. (Author/IRT)

The Research Division of the New Jersey Education Association has compiled this guide to help educators file their 1980 federal income tax returns. (SJL)

Reviews the experimental literature on pretests in terms of nine critical questions, provides guidelines for the use of pretests, and notes areas which are largely unexplored. (JEG)

Presents six research-based guidelines for the design of instruction which can be applied by instructional developers to increase achievement of affective objectives. (Author)

Assesses the impact of increases in the minimum wage on salary schedules, provides guidelines for creating a philosophy to deal with the impact, and outlines options and presents recommendations. (IRT)