This review of the literature identified eight common assertions, giving a predominantly negative view, concerning the effects on fathers of children with disabilities. However, examination of the research itself found little support for any of the assertions. (Author/DB)

Although research is limited, the available studies consistently indicate that inclusion does not harm nondisabled students. A literature review disclosed five positive themes: reduced fear of human differences, accompanied by increased comfort and awareness; growth in social cognition; improvements in self-concept; development of personal moral…

Discusses the development and current decline of public libraries in Egypt based on a study of international influences which helped shape national discourses about development and provided the context for policymaking and resource allocation in Egypt. The role of UNESCO is examined, and further research is suggested. (LRW)

Describes how professional communicators are involved in situations which implicate questions of civic and ethical responsibility. Argues that feminist scholarship is a powerful means of understanding these situations. Discusses such theoretical frameworks and areas needing further research. (HB)

Reviews literature on Black families from 1980s. Looks at Black families in relation to ages, genders, and family roles; substantive issues of relevance to Black American families, including social support and psychological well-being; and an examination of recent demographic trends in Black family structure. Suggests areas for future research in…

Presents comments about the international symposium presentations on thinking research reproduced in the present issue of Teaching and Teacher Education. Issues covered were preservice teacher education; beginning teacher supervision; the relationship between teacher and researcher; teacher guilt; and teacher thinking, knowledge, and action. (SM)

Changes in the University Funding Council in Britain have thrust continuing education research into prominence. Changes may occur in the kind of scholarly community that will form, as well as the content and style of research, and conflict between traditional university research and research driven by social commitment and purpose. (SK)

The need for a more systematic and objective approach to determining the extent of employment handicap resulting from disability is considered. A computer-based approach, implemented in a large public corporation, is described, and areas of further research are noted, specifically the need for a less simplistic definition of employment handicap.…

Reviews past research that examined which variables might affect learning from feedback and identifies areas that need further research. Topics discussed include feedback as reinforcement; modeling of the feedback cycle; response certitude; feedback elaboration; error analyses; and feedback and higher-level tasks. (65 references) (LRW)

Statistical significance does not necessarily make research meaningful. The problems and implications must be significant and valuable, and the research process should not be emphasized more than product. Qualitative methods and better reporting of conclusions would enhance significance. (SK)

Describes the influence of ethnography on current writing research. Outlines the debates within the field of ethnography and considers the relevance of those debates to composition theory. Argues for more experimental ethnographic texts. (HB)

Describes use of the Knowledge Use System, originally developed as a tool for corporate market research to overcome obstacles to implementation, in a higher education setting to delineate decision-maker variables and characteristics that may impede the utilization of evaluation results. Implications for future research and for higher education are…

Recent government reports and court cases document the disproportionate siting of landfills in communities with high populations of African Americans, Chicanos, and Native Americans. More research at the community level is necessary to explain the complex nature of this pattern of land use decision making. (Author/SK)

Argues that the study of media economics should stand at the core of the field of communication. Describes central concerns to be addressed, such as economic influence and effect, economic structure and conduct, and analysis of performance. (SR)

The comprehensive management of epilepsy in people with mental retardation requires consideration of four aspects of care: diagnosis and classification, anticonvulsant drug treatment, safety and protection from injury, and psychosocial functioning. This paper outlines what is known and unknown in these four areas and introduces articles in this…