The Educational Research Journal publishes original contributions on areas of education of particular interest to educators and teachers in schools, colleges, universities, and other academic and applied settings. The journal gives special attention to articles reporting the results of empirical studies, theoretical articles, methodological innovations, topical reviews of research, and studies dealing with the evaluation of education programs and policies. MANUSCRIPT: Four copies of the manuscript in English or Chinese should be submitted to the Chief Editor. An abstract of not more than 200 words should be included. An English articles should preferably also include a Chinese abstract, and a Chinese article should preferably also include an English abstract. Authors are responsible for all statements made in their work, and for obtaining permission from copyright owners if they use illustrations or lengthy quotes that have been published elsewhere. Chief Editor Associate Editor Dr. David W. Chan Dr. William Y. Wu Department of Educational Psychology Department of Education Studies Faculty of Education Hong Kong Baptist University Chinese University of Hong Kong 224 Waterloo Road Shatin, NT Kowloon Hong Kong Hong Kong Tel. (852) 2609 6947 Tel. (852) 2339 7212 Fax. (852) 2603 6129 Fax. (852) 2764 5095 e-mail: JOUNAL@CTSC.HKBU.EDU.HK All manuscripts undergoing the blind review process will be evaluated on the basis of style as well as content. Journal policy prohibits an author from simultaneously submitting the same manuscript for concurrent consideration by two or more journals. This journal follows the style and format of the 1994 Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (4th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Authors are advised to consult it in preparing their manuscripts. COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSIONS: Permission to reprint figures, tables, or more than 500 words of text must be obtained in writing from the Chief Editor. .