tions of the Bureau of Educational Research a t the University of Illinois, July 8, 1918, t o June 30,1928. Part U: Reports of Educational Research and Related Materials; Topical Index to the Reports of Educational Research and Related Materials; List of Doctors of Philosophy in Education by Institutions. In the foreword by Dr. Monroe, we read: "This description of the activities of the Bureau of Educational Research during the first ten years of its existence is indicative of the general status of educational research during the period.. . . .We have not clearly understood what educational research is or should he. The function of a department of educational research in a college of education has been even less clearly defined. It has been necessary for us t o feel our way somewhat cautiously, and the changes in policy represent the recognition of needs for service. Under the present administration the research activities have varied widely. This policy was adopted intentionally, for i t was believed that in this way we could appeal t o a larger audience. Although we have carried on a number of studies in which objective methods were employed, a
large portion of our resources have been devoted t o research of the philosophical type. Studies of this character, together with those having to do with technics of research, are indicative of a significant phase of our present policy." M. W. G. Reprint and Circular Series of the National Research Council. No. 83. Sixth Report of the Committee on Contact Catalysis. ROBERTE. BURK, in collaboration with other members of the committee. 1928. 47 pp. 17 X 24.5 cm. $0.50. No. 84. I . The Fourth Census of Graduate Reszarch Students in Chemistry, 1927. 11. Support of Graduate Research in Chemistry in American UniverJ. WESTAND sities, 1927-28. CLARENCE CALLIEHULL. 1928. 13 pp. 17 X 24.5 cm. $0.20. M. W. G.
