Criticizes the way reviewers comment on research proposals. Recommends reviewers be more openminded and less sarcastic, and offer constructive criticism in their reviews. (MS)

Two teachers of expository writing at the college level observed each other's teaching. Their collaborative analysis of each other's work became a source of learning and change. (Author/LHW)

Outlines results from research on the first year of the California Mentor Teacher Program. The study addressed the experiences, perceptions, and opinions of 93 mentor teachers in 7 Northern California counties. (9 references) (MD)

In an attempt to unearth the characteristic communication practices of mathematical seminars, the perceptions and beliefs about them held by regular attendees, and the normative ideals about communication in the mathematics community, this paper considers how communication in math is an integral part of how mathematicians do their work. Responding…

Compares the personal channel of training and the impersonal channel of publication for recruitment to scientific theories considers both number of recruits and degree of affiliation. Examines social effects of training as seen through associates' perceptions of traits and attitudes of theorists. Analyzes correlations between perceptions and…

A brief discussion of the cultural and language communications problems" that exist between state public administrators and scientists from technologically-oriented corporations who are hired by state governments to analyze social problems. (Author/AA)

Consideration of the role of nonverbal communication equips students with the ability to maintain effective relationships in a business setting. (SK)

Suggests two methods by which the graduate student tutor may deal with some of the problematic situations created by his/her being neither exactly a student nor quite yet a professional. (HOD)

Reviews developments which contributed to the appearance of Adolescent Medicine; applies sociological concepts regarding (1) attitudes toward specialization in medicine and (2) segmentation in specializations; and discusses the implications of developments within adolescent medicine. (Author/DB)

Analyzes the elementary principal's lonely position as one separate from teachers but not closely associated with other administrators. Outlines four points to consider if a principal is to have a better work life. (IRT)

Considered fundamentally a scientific enterprise, evaluation research also requires artistic skills. The latter are essential to in-house evaluators, more so than to extrainstitutional evaluators. A training model is suggested. (Author/GK)

Reports results of a mail questionnaire survey of present and former executives of libraries or library-related associations and of library administrators and department heads in libraries located within 20 miles of a library school to determine the present state of liaison between the library field and educators. (CWM)

This article examines mentoring as an instructional method and explore its potential for performance improvement. Highlights include key individuals and roles in mentoring; examples of potential mentor relationships; mentoring needs; and methods of mentoring, including traditional, peer, and team mentoring. (LRW)

Significant differences exist between social support and professional support. Researchers should maintain the distinction so they can investigate the actual aspects of the professional role that influenced outcomes. (Author/SK)

Identifies ways to create more interaction between social and counseling psychology. Argues that social and counseling psychology coincide in seven distinct domains: educational, professional, practical, methodological, theoretical, metatheoretical, and epistemological. Makes recommendations regarding ways to develop and strengthen the connections…