Summarizes the findings of the Meese Commission on Pornography, and reviews several publications that responded to these findings. Issues considered include civil liberties, Christian fundamentalism, feminism, and the public health. A full bibliography of sources is provided. (CLB)

Describes a study of teaching styles in 40 secondary social studies classrooms. Identifies three approaches to social studies teaching; the "social scientist" (pupil oriented), the "knowledge transmitter" (teacher oriented), and the "social inquirer" (pupil oriented toward personal development). Concludes that…

The reversal phenomenon was studied with nearly 1,000 Australian students in grades 9-12. The insertion of a multiplication sign in an equation tended to lower the incidence of reversals, but switching from initial letters to other letters made little difference. (MNS)

Provides information on how to organize and teach report writing skills in the intermediate grades. Divides the task into 8 steps, beginning with identifying a topic for research and ending with editing the final draft. Includes a list of evaluative questions which students may use to assess their work. (JDH)

The methodological soundness of adult education research was examined through a power analysis of the statistical tests used in volumes 21-32 of Adult Education. Results indicate that the power of statistical tests appearing in the adult education research literature is low when researchers are interested in finding small and medium effects.…

Review of general anxiety and its measurement provides a framework for considering computer anxiety. Test and math anxiety are discussed as specific anxieties with potential similarities. Five studies are identified and discussed for their contributions to an understanding of the definition, measurement practices, and correlates of computer…

Data are given on how well 1520 secondary school geometry students wrote proofs. Examples of the proofs on the test are included, and the significance of the data and recommendations are discussed. A "rather low level" of achievement was found. (MNS)

The manner in which results and methods are reported influences the ability of the synthesis of prior studies for planning new evaluations. Confidence ratings, coding conventions, and supplemental evidence can partially overcome the difficulties. Planners must acknowledge the influence of their own judgement in using prior research. (Author)

Computer-based instruction seems to improve learning process when rules of effective instruction are followed. Rewards include reinforcement from use of machine itself; content being taught; student's control of program; and external sources of support. Of these outside sources, the most important is probably the peer group. (MBR)

Offers a rationale to justify compilation and publication of an annual summary of reading research reports. (AEA)

Empirical articles in the "Journal of Education Research" in 1970 and 1980 were compared to determine whether there were qualitative differences. Quality indicators used included statistics, focus of study, external funding, type of study, type of explanation, and reference characteristics. (Author/PP)

The purpose of this report is to inform users and other interested parties about the development, content and technical characteristics of the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments. It provides information for the 2003 "SOL" cycle that comprises the fall 2003 and spring 2004 administrations. The report is divided into three…

This book helps students become better and more informed consumers of published research studies. The book provides students with a systematic approach for first identifying whether an article or report should be considered "research," and then understanding the type of research it is and using criteria to judge the research. The book is meant to…

This literature review examines how the Bell Object Relations Inventory (BORI) (M. Bell and others, 1986) has been used in the literature. General domains of BORI use include interpersonal relatedness, the measurement of religious dimensions, and the diagnosis and prediction of psychopathology. Specific areas are reviewed regarding the…

Discusses analysis of trace gases in air by photoionization mass spectrometer. It is shown that the necessary sensitivity can be obtained by eliminating the UV monochromator and using direct ionization with a hydrogen light source. (JP)