Explains Oral Roberts University's undergraduate requirement for research proficiency and how this requirement is fulfilled by biology majors. Topics of the required courses include: introduction to biological research; research techniques; independent research and senior paper; and senior seminar. (DS)

Describes a research project which demonstrates to college-level psychology students the differences between experimental and correlational research methods. The project consisted of an examination of the relationships between rewards and helping and costs and helping in a nonemergency situation. (Author/KC)

Outlines the traditional approach of "history of the book" courses in library education, and discusses the ambivalent attitude of professionals, as well as the question of such a course's contemporary value. Argues that a research approach should be used which will benefit third-world and postindustrial nations. References are included. (Author/BK)

Offers tips to high school publication staff members on planning a survey, preparing the survey form, conducting the survey, tabulating the results, and preparing the survey as a readable, interesting feature. (GT)

Reports on the success of a research project done by students in a television journalism course, noting that their hard work was rewarded with two hours of radio airtime, coverage in a major newspaper, and personal appearances at a national convention. (RL)

Discusses benefits of a field studies program in which problems are initiated by students and participation is unlimited. Formal proposals outlining details of the research, finances, and logistics are written and submitted to the board of education by the students themselves. (CS)

Describes the "science forum" as a means of initiating discussion between students in different schools in a cooperative educational experience. Students from advanced biology classes in two high schools presented research papers and panel discussion followed. Involved persons included all levels of the educational community--administrators, PTA…

Describes a four- to six-week project for high school sophomores in which students create pamphlets and in the process learn basic research skills and practice several elements of the research paper. (SR)

Outlines procedures for developing a poster to report scientific findings. Provides details on preparation, organization, sequence, text and type, and explanation. Contains 23 references. (DDR)

Describes CIRRUS (the Chemistry Internet Resource for Research by Undergraduate Students), an Internet-based resource in support of the undergraduate chemical research enterprise. Supports communication and information-sharing by providing a companion electronic mail server. Presents examples of services provided by CIRRUS. (JRH)

Describes a funded cooperative project, Bumble Boosters, which aims to create a community of learners to conduct authentic research on bumble bees in Nebraska. (Author/SOE)

Describes an end-of-year project in which students research an interesting figure from American history and have a "dinner party" in which they become the historical figure they have researched. Gives examples of ways to modify the number of assessed activities based on the class and time factors. (SG)

Proposes that the multigenre assignment is a type of writing that requires more academic skills than the minimal requisites of the traditional research paper. Notes that fostering writing as both an art and a skill demonstrates how multigenre writing can be used to teach critical analysis, documentation of sources, and aesthetic unity. Details the…

Argues that students need invention strategies as well as introspection to collect information and make sense of it, but they also need instruction in discriminating among invention strategies and help in choosing the best strategy for a given writing task. Three overlooked strategies are research, collaboration, and form. (RS)

Asserts that the most important part of the research process occurs before formal research writing begins, when students engage in expressive, genuine communication. Describes several activities that promote meaningful responses to literature as a prelude to researching an American literary work. (MM)