Discusses how the Janet Cooke scandal stimulated journalists to reflect on changes that had occurred in the field since the 1960s and to consider the increasingly visible contradictions of their own authority. Describes how Cooke symbolized both the increased presence of minorities in journalism and changes in reporting conventions. (JD)

There are 14 centers for economic education in the state of California. Films, videocassettes, and curriculum guides developed by the centers for use by economics teachers are described. The addresses of the centers are provided. (RM)

The knowledge, beliefs, and sources of information of high school students concerning AIDS were examined. Results are discussed. (Author/DF)

Family physicians and specialists were asked to identify the sources of information they used in the process of making changes in their clinical practices. An average of 3.08 sources of information were utilized for each change and over 50 percent of the changes were complete in less than one year. (CT)

Outlines genealogical materials available in microform in general and specifically at the New York Public Library. (Author/CLB)

Presents a critically appraised list of curriculum resources dealing with teenage pregnancy, AIDS, and other sexual responsibility issues. (GEA)

Examines the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), paying particular attention to the role and function of its chairman. Details the chairman's responsibilities and relationship with the U.S. president, emphasizing the CEA's value as a source of information and advice unaffected by special interest pressure. (GEA)

This article offers ideas for using the local community to support instruction in history. Suggestions range from using a variety of local library resources to field trips and oral histories. (JDH)

Discusses the advantages of using an electronic newspaper service to facilitate research by providing access to vast sources of information. Examines how to plan an online search and presents an example. Evaluates the usefulness of such a service in light of its costs and benefits. (GEA)

Examines the feelings, learning, and diffusion effects resulting from the Challenger explosion using a two-pronged approach both in a cross section and an over-time panel design. Indicates that television reliant individuals were the most knowledgeable about the disaster and also significantly more likely to recall accurately the "visual…

Options available to presidential search committees in recruiting appropriate candidates are outlined, and aspects of the committee's responsibility in the search process are discussed. (MSE)

Briefly summarizes the research on television-viewing behavior relevant to news watching. Suggests ways in which research can be conducted to learn more about these habits as well as about active information processing. (JD)

Indicates a vertical flow of influence from health professional to consumer, but questions the assumption that physicians are perceived as the most appropriate interpersonal sources for all health matters. Finds that sources of information and advice vary with the type and characteristics of the medication and the characteristics of the…

This article outlines suggested actions, activities, and the type of personal dedication necessary to begin a total technology education curriculum in a school district. It discusses program development, gathering information, getting funding, proposing the change to the administration, and the teacher's role. (CT)

Shows that economic and political factors rather than education or training are the strongest indicators of editors' views of the New World Information Order. (FL)