Describes an applied community development course at a junior college, which involves a comprehensive social analysis of the community to determine leadership patterns, organizational structures, and community needs, and which involves students in the practical application of sociological theories and research methods. Provides a course outline.…

Describes experiments on properties of leather performed by a science teacher, assisted by senior science students. Concludes that the finish layer contributes a major part of the resistance to air passage, reducing permeability of leather. Flexing increases permeability and may, in its action, discriminate between finishes. (Author/JN)

Advises ways of using empirical research methodology in the classroom to nurture sustained, motivated, careful reading of literature. (RL)

A survey of student research in U.S. medical schools is described, including a University of Florida medical student research program. Analysis of the Florida program participants showed a 74 percent endorsement of research as an important, positive educational experience. (Author/MLW)

Describes a psychology colloquium series for undergraduates designed to illustrate the variety of activities engaged in by psychologists, provide a public forum for faculty and students to present their scholarly work, and to stimulate scholarly activity among faculty and students. (Author/KC)

Seventy-six Fort Lauderdale third, fourth, and fifth graders spent an entire day researching, measuring, comparing, and creating fantasies about feet. This article describes "Foot Day" and presents the activity sheets used by the students. (Author/SJL)

An undergraduate student mapping survey of tree crown foliage loss is presented. Results suggest that the pattern and intensity of crown foliage loss of certain trees and shrubs in the Whitehaven area are affected by strong, salt-laden winds and air pollution. (CS)

Many graduate students in geology lack an adequate knowledge of scientific methodology, research methods, and writing skills necessary for thesis work. Described is a course designed to address these deficiencies. (Author/WB)

Recognizing the importance of scientific research to the preservation of national security, the U.S. Navy uses its Navy Science Awards Program to encourage students in scientific pursuits. Described are purposes, operation, awards, and perceived value of the program. (DC)

Describes a secondary school teacher resource package based on the development of a southern Ontario community, St. John's. The sequential program is designed to develop history and geography research skills. A sample lesson is provided. (KC)

As an alternative to studying Washington and Lincoln during February, the author's sixth-grade class chose to research the life and times of another president, William Henry Harrison, who was born on February 9. (SJL)

Undergraduate engineering students were required to write research papers and present them to the class, which would prepare appraisals and discuss the work. The original authors would then rework their papers. An analysis of this approach is presented and indicates that it is a useful educational strategy. (Author/JMD)

Describes a study using two genera of aquatic insects that demonstrates how nonlethal falls in oxygen concentration affect the rate of surfacing of bottom-feeding Coroxidae and how this affects their survival by increasing their proneness to attacks by surface-feeding Notonectidae. (CS)

The author makes a case for replacing the traditional English term paper with short repeatable research assignments as a better way of developing students' reading comprehension and self-management skills in the writing process. He appends a sequential task outline for the stages of a research assignment. (SJL)

To promote career awareness in her art students, the author assigns them research projects on particular visual arts careers. Students may report findings or, to earn a higher grade, tape interviews or arrange a class presentation by an artist. This article is part of a theme issue on career education. (SJL)