A survey of publication editors to elicit recommendations to contributors found that failure to follow publication guidelines and poor writing were the errors most frequently cited. (JOW)

An innovative deck-level coping concept for perimeter overflows for swimming pools is described. The advantages of the deck-level design are listed. (MT)

Discussion of procedures and ethical guidelines for librarians filing honorary degree nominations covers choosing a nominee, compiling a dossier, making a case, ethical rules, when a nomination fails, and frequency of honorary degree recipients among 20 occupational categories. Two fictional examples are presented. Eight references are listed.…

Suggests a schema for analyzing contributions to data-based professional publications, assigning relative weights, and thereby determining the appropriate order of listing authors and identifying ancillary contributions. Presents an example application of the procedure. (Author)

Provides a checklist which will help teachers guard against common pitfalls present in low-quality and outdated materials used to teach about post-1949 China. (JDH)

Reviews the campaign to pass a counselor licensure bill in Idaho, and provides specific and workable guidelines for a successful effort under the headings of professional responsibility, realities of political life, outreach, veracity, endurance, and need for the law. (JAC)

This article was prepared as a starter for Ralph Nader's campaign for better nutrition in school cafeterias. The ideas suggested were not too costly and were designed to provide sound nutrition for students. (Editor/RK)

Explores the relationship between leadership and the stimulation of successful change. (ER)

This popular text provides essential knowledge and skills for conducting creative, strengths-based group work with adolescents. A rich introduction to the field, enlivened by numerous illustrations from actual sessions, the book provides principles and guidelines for practice in a wide range of settings. The book covers all phases of group work,…

Based on the collective experience of various community groups, this manual explores the steps for planning community playgrounds from the original inspiration to the final work day. It covers the planning approach, including community meeting management, committee development, safety issues, equipment options, funding, site selection, and…

This article offers guidelines for the development of adventure parks drawn from experience with the Champaign Park District's project. (JA)

The Society of State Directors of HPER presents specific guidelines and standards. (Editors)

An orientation program should be provided for black salesmen during the first few months of their employment. Suggested guidelines for the development and implementation of such a program are discussed. (SA)

Analysis chart is presented which can be utilized by personnel in any district or state to examine and analyze the completeness of the evaluation system in their district against guidelines for a total system of uniform evaluation of all certificated personnel. (Authors/CB)