Discusses how paradigms, such as "tabula rasa," reduce the judge's influence as a critic. Suggests alternatives. (PD)

Discusses guidelines for ethics in academic debate. Covers obligations of debaters and examples of unethical conduct. Proposes gaming as a way to study and regulate ethics. (PD)

Contends that, while "tabula rasa" has produced improvements in academic debate, it also has encouraged harmful practices. Proposes limitations and draws implications for a more general dialectical approach to argument evaluation. (PD)

Counters that the best answer to the problems engendered by "tabula rasa" is to strengthen this approach by applying a minimum standard for argument evaluation and by banning argument about certain theoretical issues that could destroy debate. (PD)

History of electronic mail services (EMS) includes characteristics and potential. Factors to consider in selecting an EMS and means of communicating with different types of systems are discussed with emphasis on software for personal equipment and use of an interconnection service agency. Features of International Electronic Mail Services, Inc.,…

Compares spontaneous and instructed use of lexical, external consistency, and internal consistency standards of evaluation as a function of age, reading proficiency, and type of standard. A total of 108 elementary school students divided evenly between fourth and sixth grades identified problems embedded within passages of expository text. (RH)

Proposes several options for improving competency in judging forensic events, particularly judging seminars. (PD)

Presents a variety of issues college bound students should consider before completing applications. Discusses 38 questions dealth with institutional policy and attitudes, demography, student life, and institutional resources which can help students decide which college best meets their needs. (JAC)

Conducted a task analysis to determine the extent to which six jobs from a single classification in one organization were similar in their task composition. Results showed five were significantly different, and suggested that selection options would be affected and differing training and evaluation procedures should be used. (JAC)

Suggests techniques for selecting super 8 and 16mm movie projectors for various training and communication needs. Charts list various characteristics for 17 models of 8mm projectors with built-in screen, 7 models without screen, and 33 models of 16mm projectors. (WL)

This article examines some of the values that might be considered in a selection situation within the context of a decision theoretic model also described here. Several alternate expressions of fair selection are suggested in the form of utility statements in which these values can be understood and compared. (Author/DEP)

Two important components of performance, selection and placement of personnel and the motivational environment created by an organization, influence what a trainer can reasonably expect to accomplish in a training program. The implications of these components for training program success are examined. (EC)

Available from: Department of Special Education, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608.

Before an instructional module is used by students it should be evaluated by an educational technologist and a teacher who has expertise in the subject area. A set of evaluation criteria is offered which covers the basic system, techniques, and form. (JY)

This document is a revision of the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Undergraduate Transfer Policy, replacing the document last revised on December 8, 1995, and all other prior versions. It incorporates numerous provisions called for by the Board of Regents in "Planning the Future" and "Statement of Principles on UWS/VTAE Credit…