Describes a way of classifying and measuring the representation of the physical world and the use of metaphor in textbook illustration which is based on information content. It can be used to provide data to help in assessing the value of textbook illustrations and compare their illustrative styles. (Author/MBR)

Examined the origin of music content on radio stations in the Windsor, Ontario, area. Concluded that American recordings and radio broadcasts are strongly preferred by canadian youth despite government policies. (PD)

Argues that James L. Kinneavy's theory of discourse proposes standard written forms that do not exist in the abstract and absolute sense implied by the theory. Examines his discussions of the four aims and of the theoretical construct at the heart of his theory, arguing that it cannot serve adequately as a foundation principle for a theory of…

Critically reviews more than 20 of the best books for scholars on Ashton-Tate's dBase II and dBase III relational database management programs for microcomputers. Books are arranged by category: beginning and advanced programming guidance, program listings, and reference. A comprehensive bibliography of dBase books in print is also included. (56…

Shows that coverage of work and workers in three Illinois papers was selective, with the emphasis on strikes and workers, not on employers. (FL)

The relationship of film meaning to film criticism and film education is examined. Film scholarship needs to be more self-conscious in regard to the language used and to its value assumptions. (RM)

An objective index-based textbook evaluation method that can be reliably applied to large collections of introductory textbooks is described. The method was designed to help teachers reduce the pool of available introductory texts to a manageable number for more in-depth treatments. Dimensions assessed were key concepts and major theorists…

A literature review prefaces the report of a study in which the aspects of job satisfaction and dissatisfaction identified by 327 principals in Alberta, Canada are compared with the findings of Herzberg and others. Limited support for Herzberg's hypotheses is found and focal points for further research are noted. (MJL)

Analyzes ballot comments of judges who were evaluating competitive rhetorical criticism events. Summarizes their comments to provide criteria for students competing in this speaking event. (PD)

Identifies types of reading passages that tend to be troublesome for poor readers who have difficulty in evaluating and revising their initial hypotheses about the content of a passage. Offers teaching strategies to help these students. (FL)

Describes an exercise in which students must compare Congreve and Shakespeare and suggests that it is ultimately unfair to the student to remove the quotes from their context and pass judgment on them. (CRH)

Discerns issues of the 1980 presidential primary campaigns through content analysis of issues presented in televised political spot advertisements created for nine presidential primary candidates. Results indicate Democrats were most concerned with the economy, energy, foreign policy, and national security, while Republicans focused on federalism…

Analyzes two basals designed for use by remedial readers for their literature content and for their portrayal of reading attitudes. Concludes that both series make some attempt to portray attitudes toward reading and that both used informational selections more than other types of literature. (FL)

Analyzes the environmental content of a number of general and specialized magazines for the period 1966-1975. (FL)

Examines the parallels between Ellison's "Invisible Man" and Hamilton's works. States that Hamilton is strong in elucidating the experience of growing up simultaneously black and American and that it is a continuing condemnation of our times when she must reiterate Ellison's words concerning the duality of nonwhite literature. (CRH)