Shows beginning reporters how to conduct effective interviews and how to maintain control of interviews to obtain the information they need. (GW)

Conclusions resulting from a content analysis of United States and Canadian newspapers are that Canada devoted 49.5 percent of foreign news space to United States news, that the United States press devoted 2.3 percent of foreign news space to Canadian news, and that Canadian newspapers are very dependent on United States news sources for their…

A Dallas study showed that the claim that television news is more timely than newspaper news has only a limited validity, at least in terms of locally produced television news. (GW)

Examines the information-gathering habits of individuals, the communications environment of modern society, and the role of the public library in these contexts. (CWM)

This selected, annotated bibliography of information resources in English and/or French is divided into sections on books; documents and articles; UNESCO publications; reference works; and African periodicals. A list of institutions concerned with education in Africa is included, as well as educational documentation and information services in…

Examines the availability of commercial micropublishers for state and local documents, and discusses state programs, focusing on the state of Nevada micropublication program. (Author/CMV)

Reports on an examination of confusion, conflicts, and actual errors in accounts of six events in four major Canadian newspapers. (GW)

Describes a simulated press conference designed to help students in a news writing class learn how to obtain factual information from an evasive interviewee. (GW)

Although public records are an ethical source of employee screening information, restrictions placed on employers by the many state, local, and federal regulations and laws require new ways of getting this information. Particularly important is verifying dates and criminal records. Some problems and solutions are given. (MF)

A variety of resources providing specific guidelines for setting broad educational goals--some of which are not included in previous review documents--have been identified. A format for analyzing the skill content of these and similar resources has been developed. (Author/IRT)

Responses of 165 elementary school principals in the state of Washington were analyzed to determine sources through which principals learn of curricular innovations in science and social studies. (GW)

Argues for the usefulness of the cumulative student record as a planning source providing a wide range of data on students and discusses the problems of collecting such data, including the problems related to recent legislation in the human rights field and to changes in education acts and regulations. (Author/IRT)

The author outlines approaches for industrial educators in helping to resolve energy conservation problems, including curriculum development in all grades, staff development, operations facilities, and learning activities. He names several sources of information on energy information and education. (MF)

Indicates a strong link between product quality and national advertising. Shows that a positive correlation exists between purchase intentions and perceptions of brand quality. (RL)

Answers questions on software copyright pertaining to teacher/media specialist responsibilities, use of purchased and leased software, backup copies, public domain software, warranties, defective goods, and software lending policies. Information on an existing public domain software-exchange program and a policy statement of International Council…