Recognizes the media's influential position in policymaking. Compares two traditional approaches to involving social scientists in policymaking with a policy analysis approach for identifying strategies to deal with social issues. Considers the interplay between the mass media and policymakers, interest groups, the public, and policy analysts.…

Discusses how a writer can communicate scientific research results accurately. The author describes the procedures of the scientific method that are used to conduct valid research and suggests that writers consult experts to evaluate the validity of new research. (AM)

The dissemination activities through which college admissions officers heard about Project CHOICE, a three-year project to help colleges improve the information they provided to prospective students, were investigated. The study involved determining how well various dissemination methods (newsletter, journal articles, conference presentations,…

The information collection and dissemination facilities and activities of 20 regional and international organizations involved in higher education are described. A brief statement of the purpose and scope of each organization is given, with its library resources and documentation and information services described. (Author/JMD)

The author suggests that student teachers make use of computerized literature retrieval to efficiently gather ideas, teaching strategies, and curriculum materials. Focusing on the ERIC database, he explains how to map out a multifaceted online search strategy and briefly discusses costs and document delivery. (SJL)

Describes obstacles facing early diagnosis and treatment of the developmental and mental problems of infants. Among these obstacles are inadequate professional preparation, multiple information needs and sources, disregard of early evidence of problems, lack of agency cooperation, time constraints on professionals, and family hesitancy regarding…

Lists the names and addresses of 12 sources of research in the academic sector and describes the types of research publications available from each. (CHC)

Reports that the advent of television in South Africa has brought about some marked changes in newspaper readership patterns, for the most part accelerating trends that had begun before it started. Notes that the single most significant trend is toward an ever-increasing Black readership. (GT)

Reports on a review of the resources available in the author's school--a large junior school in an industrial area in Cumbria--for the teaching and development of reading skills. Presents several recommendations for improving the provision and use of reading resources. (GT)

Programs to help people cope with critical life events should first help them identify what information is needed and then teach them the necessary skills. Unfamiliarity with potential information sources is the greatest barrier between the individual and the source of information. (JAC)

Deficiencies in labor market information in most developing countries seriously hamper manpower planning and employment services. As conventional massive statistical surveys are not feasible, the author suggests a system of collecting information through "key informants." (MF)

Suggests the creation of an information center within a careers service organization. The Careers and Occupational Information Centre in Sheffield, England is mentioned as a support to local careers information centers through its career publications and updated backup and distribution services. (SW)

Outlines the concentration of control of the news media, particularly newspapers in the United States. Discusses the influence of the constituencies of daily newspapers (the reader, the advertiser, and the stock market) in terms of their control of public information. (JMF)

The growing complexity in the dental profession has contributed to the diversity of current specialities and practice modes. Dental students are seen to need time to explore this diversity of opportunities and plan for their futures. A survey of career assistance programs in U.S. dental schools is reported. (MLW)

Using as a case study an early nineteenth century philosopher and social anarchist named Josiah Warren, the article describes methods used to investigate a historical personage about whom little is written and much of what is written is contradictory. (Author/DB)