Compares the relationship between theoretical synthesis and historical research in light of research by Max Weber, Talcott Parsons, and Alfred Schutz. Traces theoretical developments within one subfield of sociology (action theory) and relates these developments to research problems confronting contemporary theoretical work in sociology. (DB)

Employing their own version of the scientific method, educational researchers skirt the observation of the phenomenon under investigation and proceed directly to its quantification. The lack of impressive results suggests that an alternate research paradigm, the observation of human behavior in natural settings, is often advisable. (Author)

Reports on a study finding that journalists preferred a right brain hemisphere or integrated style of information processing. Proposes the further application of right-left brain hemisphere research in the field of journalism. (RL)

The importance of policy research in vocational education has been overlooked. Results coming from policy research could provide the leverage that the vocational education field needs. (CJ)

Uses the fields of reading and literature to illustrate the difficulty of interdisciplinary cooperation. Notes how the exchange of ideas in these fields can stimulate needed research. (RL)

If we are fully to appreciate our natural environment and evaluate its aesthetic dimension (environmental aesthetics) wisely, then those carrying on research must not focus on formal qualities in the natural environment to the near exclusion of other aesthetic qualities, as appears to be the focus of such research now. (Author/KC)

Illiteracy among the formal working force has largely been eliminated: illiterate laborers are generally self-employed farm and home workers. Discusses the relationship between the work environment and the literacy environment as well as new directions for literacy research. (JOW)

Points out essential problems and concerns which guide basic contemporary research on the state and society. Suggests that research should concentrate on five or six broad fields, including the theory of the state, connections between economic/social and political spheres, political-social consensus, and class relations. Research methodology is…

Presents the argument that comparative studies of the state apparatus in Third World countries has been unnecessarily neglected by social science researchers. Maintains that such neglect is unwarranted because the role of the state apparatus is crucial in defining and achieving economic growth through incorporation to the world market. (Author/DB)

Suggested are basic ways in which a system of educational research and development may meet the demand for successful R&D, from the formulation of research questions to the utilization of results. Stressed are local ownership of school-based R&D, the development of applied research efforts, and the utilization of outcomes. (RAO)

The authors review some of the literature which discusses the controversy over the value of homework and then offer 11 prescriptions for teachers to follow when making homework assignments. They suggest the need for additional research into the learning processes in children. (KC)

Examines the current state of research in business communication. Includes suggestions on the proper subject matter of research, presents a taxonomy for identifying research interests and relationships, and identifies areas in need of more research. Comments on the quality, philosophy, and objectives of research, and suggests explanations for…

A summary of what is known today about moral education and a suggested agenda for the future. (MLF)

Research literature on school health education programs for 1968-78 is reviewed and needs for further research are research are identified. (JMF)

Reviewed is the work of W. H. Winch, a major pioneer of research in educational psychology in Britain in the early 1900s. He emphasized the need for research to be related to the teacher's classroom situation. (KC)