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85. Using Conceptual Questions in the Chemistry Classroom, The New Instructor's Survival Guide, Chapter 14,  Bunce, D. M. and C. Muzzi, Eds., PrenticeHall, 2003.

84.  An Inventory for Misconceptions in First-Semester General Chemistry, Mulford, D. R.; Robinson, W. R., J. Chem. Educ. J. Chem. Educ. (2002) 79 739.

83.  Implications of Cognitive Science Research for Models of the Science Learner, Sumarapungavan, A. and Robinson, W. R., J. Chem. Educ. (2001) 78 1107. This is a link to a 16-page  manuscript in JCE Online.

82. Design of a Web-based Workshop for AP Chemistry Teachers, Robinson, W. R., The Chemical Educator, (2000) 5(5), 246-251.  DOI 10.1007/s00897000410a.

81 The General Chemistry Program at Purdue University, Robinson, W. R., in Teacher's Guide to the Advanced Placement Course in Chemistry, T. Corley, Ed., The College Board, New York (1999).

80. Conceptual Questions and Challenge Problems, Nurrenbern, S. C., and Robinson, W. R., J. Chem. Educ. (1998) 75, 1502-1503. 

79. New paradigms, New Technology, New Texts, J. Chem. Educ. (1998) 75, 1528.

78. Research in Chemical Education--The Third Branch of Our Profession, Bunce, D. M. and Robinson, W. R., J. Chem. Educ. (1997) 74, 1076-1079.

77. Cooperative Learning: A Biblography, Nurrenbern, S. C., and Robinson, W. R., J. Chem. Educ. (1997) 74, 623-624.

74. Unexpected Aspects of Quantitative Research, S. C. Nurrenbern and W. R. Robinson, J. Chem. Ed.,(1994) 71, 181-183.

73. A Solid Electrolyte, Cu₂HgI₄, W. R. Robinson in "Teaching General Chemistry: A Materials Science Companion." A. B. Ellis, M. J. Geselbracht, B. J. Johnson, G. C. Lisensky, and W. R. Robinson, American Chemical Society, Washington, D. C., (1993) pps. 439-446. 

72. Solid Solutions with the Alum Structure, W. R. Robinson and B. J. Johnson in "Teaching General Chemistry: A Materials Science Companion." A. B. Ellis, M. J. Geselbracht, B. J. Johnson, G. C. Lisensky, and W. R. Robinson, American Chemical Society, Washington, D. C. (1993) pps. 372-376.

71. Student Use of Test Wiseness Stratiges in Solving Multiple-Choice General Chemistry Examinations, W. R. Robinson and M. H. Townes, J. Research Sci. Teaching, (1993), 30, 709-722.

70. Teaching Algorithmic Problem Solving or Conceptual Understanding: Role of Developmental Level, Mental Capacity, and Cognitive Style, M. Niaz and W. R. Robinson, J. Sci Ed. and Tech., (1993), 2, 407-416.

69. Manipulation of Logical Structure of Chemistry Problems and Its Effect on Student Performance, M. Niaz and W. R. Robinson, J. Research Sci. Teaching, (1992) 29, 211-226.

68. Materials Chemistry Companion to General Chemistry: An Update, A. B. Ellis, M. J. Geselbracht, M. Greenblatt, B. J. Johnson, G. C. Lisensky, W. R. Robinson, and M. S. Whittingham, J. Chem. Ed., (1992) 69, 1015

67. From 'Algorithmic Mode' to 'Conceptual Gestalt' in Understanding the Behavior of Gases: An Epistemological Perspective, M. Niaz and W. R. Robinson, Research in Sci. and Technological Education, (1992) 10, 53-64.

66. Performance Based on Instruction by Lecture or by Interaction and Its Relationship to Cognitive Variables, W. R. Robinson and M. Niaz, Internat. J. Sci. Education, (1991) 13, 203-215.

62. Characterization of Compounds from Chemical Interaction, W.R. Robinson and G.M. Bodner, in Basic Laboratory Studies in College Chemistry, G.R. Hered, D.C. Heath and Company, Lexington, Massachusetts, (1988).

59. Perchlorate Salts of Metal Ion Complexes: Potential Explosives. W.R. Robinson, J. Chem. Ed., 62, 1001 (1985).

56. Multi-Image or Lap-Dissolve Slide Techniques and Visual Images in the Large Lecture Section. G.M. Bodner, A. Cutler, T.J. Greenbowe, and W.R. Robinson, J. Chem. Ed., 61, 447 (1984).

5l. Why Not Teach Descriptive Chemistry? W.R. Robinson, Chemistry in the Two-Year College, 24, #2, 8 (l982). 

48. The Introduction of Crystallographic Concepts Using Lap-Dissolve Slide Techniques. G.M. Bodner, T. Greenbowe, and W.R. Robinson, J. Chem. Ed., 75, 555 (l980). 

46. Characterization of Compounds from Chemical Interaction, G.M. Bodner and W.R. Robinson, in "Basic Laboratory Studies in College Chemistry, Sixth Edition," by G. Hered, D.C. Heath and Co., Lexington, Massachusetts, (l980). 

A View of the Science Education Research Literature
a column for The Journal of Chemical Education

• The Inquiry Wheel, An Alternative to the Scientific Method.  Robinson, W. R.; J. Chem. Educ. (2004) 81, 791-792
• A Statistical Evaluation: Peerled Team Learning in an Organic Chemistry Course. Lyle, K. S.; Robinson, W. R.; J. Chem. Educ.,  (2003) 79, 132-133.
• Chemistry ProblemSolving: Symbol, Macro, Micro, and Process Aspects.  Robinson, W. R.; J. Chem. Educ. (2003) 80, 978-979.
• Phenomenographic Study: First Year Chemical Engineering Students' Conceptions of Energy in Dissolution Processes,  Lyle, K. S.; Robinson, William R., J. Chem. Educ., 2002, 79, 1189-1190.
• An Action Research Report:  Improving Pre-laboratory Preparation of First Year University Chemistry Students. with Lyle, K. S.  (2002) 79 663.
• Talking about Science. with Lyle, K. (2002) 79 18.
• Teaching Science Problem Solving: An Overview of Experimental Work. with Lyle, K. S. (2001) 78 1162-1163.
• Cognitive Requirements of Open-Ended Learning Environments. (2001) 78 20-21.
• Learning about Atoms, Molecules, and Chemical Bonds: A Case Study of MultipleModel Use. (2000) 77 1110-1111.
• Hidden Insights in the Science Education Research Literature. (2000) 77 556-557.
• Scientific Discovery Learning with Computer Simulations. (2000) 77 17-18.
• Discovery Learning with Computer Simulations. (2000) 77 17.
• Concept Map Assessment of Classroom Learning. (1999) 76 1179.
• Student Understanding of Chemical Change.  (1999) 76 297.
• Alternative Framework for Chemical Bonding. (1998) 75 1074.
• Visual Aids in Laboratory Manuals Improve Comprehension J. (1998) 75 282.
• A View of the Science Education Research Literature. (1997) 74 1265.

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