This collection of four papers on the applicability of bibliographic theory to bibliographic instruction is introduced by Ross Atkinson, who sees a shift away from political and pedagogical concerns in bibliographic instruction. In "Pragmatic Bibliography," Patrick Wilson contrasts wholesale or comprehensive bibliography (the compilation…

This booklet provides brief descriptions of approximately 115 books, journals, looseleaf services, and reference materials pertinent to the thrift industry. It is noted that the bibliography can be used to establish a savings institution library or to update the collection of an existing one. Topics covered include finance, accounting, interest…

It is an almost universal finding in studies investigating human information behaviour that people choose other people as their preferred source of information. An explanation for the use of people as information sources is that they are easier to approach than more formal sources and therefore are a least effort option. However there have been…

A visit to India to gather information on the INSAT-1B satellite project for the purpose of identifying the main issues involved in using satellites for education and teaching purposes, with respect to potential Open University of Great Britain involvement is outlined in this report. Organizations visited and individuals interviewed are…

Seven studies explored the relationships between risk-taking predispositions and health attitudes, beliefs, and involvement. Data were gathered from surveys, and from lab and field experiments on 1,323 subjects. Findings indicated five risk-taking factors: adventurousness, rebelliousness, impulsiveness, physical risk taking, and unconventional…

The Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) offers Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (HPRD) faculty and students access to the largest collection of educational literature available today. This digest discusses how to assess ERIC, the importance of the Thesaurus of ERIC Descriptors, and how to use Thesaurus descriptors, and…

This booklet provides an initial list of resources that development personnel in Catholic schools may explore as they build their plans and programs. Seven types of resources are identified. The first type includes books and periodicals on public relations, fund raising, foundations, estate planning, long range planning, studnt recruitment and…

This booklet provides brief descriptions of approximately 180 books, journals, looseleaf services, and reference materials pertinent to the thrift industry. It is noted that the bibliography can be used to establish a savings institution library or to update the collection of an existing one. Topics covered include accounting, data processing,…

This study explores the extent and nature of the use of materials supplied by industries to teachers of economics and business studies. Northamptonshire, England teachers were interviewed, while teachers in other school districts in England and Wales completed questionnaires. This report examines: (1) types and formats of materials; (2) classroom…

In an attempt to integrate research on the impact of judicial selection and research on journalist-source interaction, a study considered the method by which judges are selected and retained and how this method influences the exchange relationship between sources and journalists in trial courts. Elected trial court judges in Minnesota and…

This paper explored the conceptual issues involving the application of "development communication" to the American context, examined people's needs for development information, the communication system that delivers such information, and the barriers that exist. The paper notes that people's needs for development information may occur in…

To examine the agenda-building process in local television news, a study collected data in the newsroom of a network-affiliate television station in Indianapolis, Indiana, during a four-week period. Assignment editors and producers were observed as they selected from among the information subsidies they received in the mail (including news…

An annotated bibliography of articles, dissertations, papers, and books written since 1983 on the teaching of composition to students of English-as-a-Second-Language contains 84 citations. The list includes ERIC document numbers and Dissertation Abstracts numbers. (MSE)

The document is intended to help states and local communities locate resources to support children and adults with extensive health needs in the community. An overview article, titled "Supporting People with Medical and Physical Needs in the Community," by Bonnie Shoultz and Julie Ann Racino, identifies principles for community…

There is a tendency for debaters and judges to view a single quote or opinion as conclusive evidence proving a point. But evidence can only point toward a conclusion; it cannot prove a conclusion conclusively. Experts may offer their opinions (sometimes as fact) but these opinions are only educated guesses. This is not to say that evidence from…