Examined whether clients who perceived their counselors as holding etiology attributions similar to their own would rate their counselors' credibility higher than clients who saw their counselors as holding dissimilar attributions. Results indicate that clients in the similarity of etiology attribution condition did rate their counselors as more…

To test a two-phase model of interpersonal influence in counseling, used a meta-analytic review to examine antecedents or effects (or both) of perceived therapist credibility. Results conformed to the predictions of the model, with therapist credibility cues moderately related to credibility, and credibility strongly related to therapist…

Discusses the need for librarians to develop effective strategic plans and to regard the library operation as a business operation. Explains 12 entrepreneurial traits that are needed for success in librarianship and information services, including passion, enthusiasm, trustworthiness, creativity, persistence, responsibility, flexibility,…

A report by a panel of retired college presidents endorsed giving presidents more power in the National Collegiate Athletic Association, cost cutting, the abolition of freshman eligibility, and greater sharing of sports revenues. Efforts to reform college sports are critical because the integrity and credibility of universities are at risk. (MLW)

Examines the relative importance of verbal, nonverbal, and social normative information in judgments of honesty and deceit. Finds strong support for the nonverbal cue primacy model and no support for the social-normative model. Suggests additional research is warranted on the relative strength of these sources and the manner of combination to form…

An optimistic view of the potential of evaluation to be a force for social improvement is presented. The most important unfinished task for evaluation may be to expand the logic of value judgments. In addition, the social usefulness of evaluation will depend on its credibility and the professionalism of evaluators. (SLD)

Examined hypothesis that cognitive misers (CM)--individuals low in the need for cognition--forego effortful message scrutiny with a presumably truthful communicator. Results showed that CMs depended more on message scrutiny when a knowledgeable source is of questionable honesty than when the source's honesty is clear. Other factors are discussed.…

The value of a multimethod, quantitative and qualitative approach to evaluation in an applied setting is demonstrated through a case study of an evaluation of a classroom literacy intervention (Classroom Publishing) that had been implemented without regard to subsequent evaluation. The two types of techniques complemented each other to create…

Indicates that access to the Internet increases variability in media and source authority for students who generally rely on teachers and textbooks. Explores the question of how source authority and media-enhancements impact students' interpretation of evidence as they conduct a Knowledge Integration Environment (KIE) project as part of integrated…

Discusses the groundwork and establishment of credibility needed to start a creative writing program: (1) writing, publishing, and involvement in the writing community; (2) designing courses that fit a variety of student needs and being prepared to teach evening classes; and (3) promoting the program. (VWC)

Discusses the problem of sources in student research; evaluating web resources for authority and accuracy; and evaluating objectivity of web sources (their currency and coverage). Notes helpful web sites about evaluating sources. Describes some web evaluation exercises for students, and outlines three assignments on evaluating web sources. (SR)

Social cohesion is understood as the social networks and the norms of reciprocity and trustworthiness that arise from connections among individuals. When students attend higher education institutions, they go through a process of socialization, and it is vital to ensure that they acquire the core values that underpin the social cohesion. This…

The collection of verbal reports is one way in which cognitive and developmental psychologists gather data to formulate and corroborate models of problem solving. The current use of verbal reports to design and validate educational assessments reflects the growing trend to fuse cognitive psychological research and educational measurement. However,…

Interest in the topic of trust both within and between organizations has grown greatly in recent years. One key issue to understanding trust and how it can be more effectively fostered is understanding its causes. Based on the 1995 Mayer, Davis, & Schoorman model of trust, this article describes exercises that allow students to inductively…

Most states have high stakes tests in place and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), with adequate yearly progress requirements, is tightening the screws on the whole system. No part of public education, however, is going to feel the stress more than the high schools and high school principals. When students who have passing grades…