Two panels of experts were asked to evaluate ten alcohol education pamphlets against five criteria. Variability of the ratings within and between the two panels suggests that such a method of evaluating educational materials is seriously wanting in validity. (Author)

Students, professional educators, and business personnel rated simulated evaluation reports. Evaluator's sex and professional level of the audience influenced agreement with report recommendations; use of report data did not. (CP)

Describes a process for evaluating career education activities. Discusses the selection of the evaluation sample, selection and development of instruments, data reduction and analysis, comparison standards, and preparation of an evaluation handbook. (JOW)

Makes eleven suggestions about how to develop an ideal instrument for the evaluation of student writing. (RL)

The precision of measurements in today's society is discussed and is related to the range of uncertainty or variation of measurement. Numerous examples provide insight into the margin of error in any measurement. The issue of uncertainty is particularly applicable to levels of toxic chemicals in the environment. (SA)

Suggestions for effectively evaluating a campus communications program are offered in a model for judging the institution's commitment, progress in program implementation, and user impact. (JMF)

Presents Jerome Sattler's encouraging research on a nonverbal form of selected Stanford Binet and Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children subtests, to assess normal, mentally retarded, and cerebral-palsied children. Recommends future research on the predictive validity and multiple-choice modification of the tests. (CP)

Argues that "there is a need to know more about what types or aspects of knowledge are crucial in meeting minority goals, a need to know more about how the concept of 'culturally relevant curriculum' is actually being implemented, and a need to develop ways of evaluating such implementations to determine whether the children are learning what…

School psychologists are being required to evaluate educational programs. This paper discusses the role and responsibilities of a program evaluator, the problems of measurement, and the staff fear of evaluation. A model for program evaluation is then described with an illustrative example. (Author)

Discusses the need for careful evaluation of Web sites and the use of HTML, particularly by librarians, to be most helpful to users. Evaluation of a Web site's purpose, identification, authority, layout and design, links, and content are considered. (LRW)

Discusses options available to libraries for document delivery. Topics include users' needs; cost; copyright compliance; traditional interlibrary loan; types of suppliers; selection criteria, including customer service; new developments in interlibrary loan, including outsourcing arrangements; and the need to evaluate suppliers. (LRW)

Examines perceptions of reform in the role and function of school psychologists. A national sample of 137 psychologists endorsed integrated features of traditional practice and reform on assessment activities and classification issues, but they more strongly favored reform positions on activities associated with consultation/intervention and…

Twelve articles discuss the advantages of theory-driven evaluation for: (1) identifying crucial issues; (2) integrating program implementation into evaluation; (3) diagnosing problems in program studies; (4) diagnosing problems in program structures; and (5) enhancing evaluation utilization. Topics include optimizing validity in program and…

Describes some of the realities associated with engineering careers. Emphasizes the importance of giving students a broader understanding of life as an engineer. Indicates that groups should support research programs to investigate more effective use of trained persons who have been discarded in midcareer. (RT)

Suggestions for enhancing use of evaluation studies (i.e., state-level mental health programs) are presented. Steps for maximizing evaluation utilization include marketing, planning, and conducting the evaluation; developing/focusing policy questions; translating findings; and making people pay attention to the results. These are processes for…