A study determined whether or not current forensic judges provide critiques that meet F.P. Trimble's guidelines for improving interpretation ballots. From a randomly selected sample of 150 ballots, 79 ballots were critiques of interpretation events. Each ballot was analyzed as a unit. Results indicated that (1) few forensic judges divulge their…

A story told about soliciting comments and criticisms from students during a class one day reveals a number of disturbing techniques used in academic story-telling. Such story telling, which has become increasingly common in academic teaching/writing journals of late, creates the deceptive impression of sincerity and intimacy. In this case, the…

This study conducted a theme analysis of programs sponsored by the Experiential Learning in Communication Commission of the National Communication Association (NCA, formerly the Speech Communication Association, SCA) in order to determine experiential learning structures created outside conventional borders of communication instruction. The…

The Internet presents a unique opportunity for third party candidates in presidential campaigns. The growing popularity of the Internet offers the potential for equal access despite unequal resources and limited media coverage. This study examined the "Vote Nader" Web site in its attempts to overcome traditional cultural and structural…

An examination of the way welfare reform is presented in the national news media can provide insight into which aspects of the reform news consumers consider important. This study used a content analysis to examine all stories about welfare reform in the national press from: (1) June through August 1996, during which time the federal legislation…

Reports the results of an analysis of nine journals that contain substantial material devoted to the field of science education for the period 1970 through 1971. Analyzes factors such as the type of articles being published, scope, length, and geographical origins of the articles, and author affiliation. (JR)

Finds that newspapers are more credible than television in some aspects of reporting such as public affairs while television is believed more accurate in news of student protest. (RB)

Shows that the three major television networks did not operate uniformly in covering race related news items between 1968 and 1970. (RB)

Research indicates drug abuse messages are broadcast during low youth and nonprime television viewing hours and contain little specific information. (RB)

Compares violence and aggression in childrens books and television shows during the past ten years, concluding that conflict has been treated honestly and in proportion to other human behavior in children's books. (RB)

Study demonstrates that the curvilinear relation between age and peripheral learning from films may not be so general a phenomenon as it appeared from previous research. (Author/CB)

Discusses the experimental film and its development as an art form. (RK)

Purpose of the selective survey is to review the 1968, 1969, and 1970 issues (Vols. 10.2 to 13.1 inclusive) of Educational Research, the official journal of the National Foundation for Educational Research in England and Wales. (Author/CB)

Publishers' representatives responded to questions concerning textbook content and use and a series of questions are presented which provide an effective means of evaluating textbooks. Analyses of a few of the presently available textbooks and textbook programs reflecting curriculum reform in the social studies are included. (JB)