In describing two examples of students asked to write programs to solve problems, a serious defect in training is illustrated with potentially important consequences for students and employers. (Author)

This paper examines the evaluation of a project developing computer applications with unemployed people in community settings. The analysis concentrates on (1) the organizational factors found to influence the impact of information technology on community centers and (2) the response of participants to computer information. (JOW)

Summarizes three years' experience in providing online information about all types of courses in the United Kingdom through the Educational Counselling and Credit Transfer Information Service (ECCTIS). (JOW)

The author defines a network, discusses its relevance, and lists its characteristics. He then presents an appraisal of participatory research, its history, origin, and an attempt to outline directions for its future. (JOW)

Summarizes a report presented to the Alliance for Continuing Medical Education that considers present and future health care environments as they might affect continuing medical education (CME). Includes recommendations on improving continuing medical education to help it react to its changing environment. (Author/CH)

The authors discuss computer-assisted instruction from the perspective of program-format and courseware users and provide examples of computer-assisted instruction in the health field. Benefits and limitations of various formats are presented. They also discuss the future of computer-assisted instruction. (Author/CH)

Since 1981, the Minnesota Society for Medical Technology and the Division of Medical Technology, University of Minnesota, have collaborated to provide high-quality, organized, and ongoing continuing education programs for clinical laboratory personnel in the state. Workshops are intended to be practical, relevant, and timely in the practice of…

The author argues that continuing medical education is characterized by fragmentation and absence of clear methodologic and organizational parameters. He proposes that (1) continuing education become a function only of the educational establishment, (2) that it be administered through medical specialty societies, and (3) that medical schools and…

Introducing a special bulletin issue about the role of research in music education, the editor discusses policies regarding the printing of material, stresses the importance of publishing and evaluating dissertations, and outlines the purposes of doctoral study. Concludes by emphasizing the need for not only research, but researcher-scholars. (GEA)

Responding to Dennis Johnston's criticism of his review of Horning's dissertation, the author discusses the inappropriate tone and focus of Johnston's remarks. States that, in reviewing dissertations, both technical presentation and scholarship are important. Argues that good scholarship, as the ultimate goal, should not be down-graded because of…

Outlines essential elements of critical reviews and presents findings of a study which examined the format of dissertation reviews in previous issues of the BULLETIN. Presents guidelines for writing the summary and critical evaluation sections of a dissertation review. (GEA)

Explores the nature of a critique and forms a theoretical schema for analyzing past critiques found in the BULLETIN. Presents proposals for greater uniformity in the format, scope, and focus of BULLETIN critiques, including examples of abstracts and critiques from previous issues. (GEA)

Discusses the importance of reviewing doctoral dissertations so that research findings will be spread throughout the academic community. Identifies generally accepted practices for reviewing scholarly studies and examines three recent reviews of their effectiveness. (GEA)

Discussion of developments that have taken place in library education in Nicaragua since the establishment of the revolutionary government highlights funding sources, faculty composition, enrollment trends, and future prospects for seminar programs and the Central American University library program are discussed. (14 references) (CLB)

Discussion of the teaching of management in library education, focuses on curriculum aimed at raising awareness and developing positive attitudes, management as a permeating principle rather than a discrete subject, and the involvement of practitioners in curriculum design. A number of specific strategies for achieving these goals are proposed.…