Reports the findings of a survey conducted to determine the level of understanding of the news business by the general public in a midwestern community. Concludes that the respondents knew more about television news than about newspapers. (FL)

Lists books, audiovisual materials, newspaper articles, pamphlets, government documents, and periodical articles on the effects of television on children. Divided into sections on pro and con sources, the 53 annotated items are arranged by type of material. (BK)

Discusses the history, social climate, and country of Sudan as they relate to several educational projects. It is suggested that a satisfactory rate of development cannot be achieved while illiteracy remains at its present high level. (Author/JEG)

Included are 73 reports of research on the impact of instructional media on attitude formation and change. General observations about the findings, including procedures most and least likely to produce the desired attitudinal outcomes, are also detailed. (Author/JEG)

Defines direct satellite broadcasting as the transmission of broadcast signals via high-powered satellites that permit direct reception of television or radio programs by means of small antennas. Outlines American, European, and Japanese plans for direct-to-home television reception and implications for the broadcasting industry. (JMF)

Presents illustrations from the Carter presidential campaign to demonstrate the credentials procedures for newspeople, and discusses schedules, pools, and mults that aid in coverage of the news while enabling the newsmaker to make the news. (JMF)

Describes a technique using "chalkboard" in which a lecturer stands behind a glass panel on which he or she writes. A mirror reflects the image onto a television camera lens and restores the proper orientation to the written material. (CMV)

Presents some guidelines to help school officials perform and look their best on television. (IRT)

Describes a study kit and a booklet giving hints to teachers on arranging the classroom and audiovisual equipment for optimum viewing and listening. (BD)

PBS President Larry Grossman's management style and approach to the system's major concerns are revealed in a probing interview. (Editor)

A critique of an article which identified characteristics of children who watch television. (BD)

Describes the new mobile television production van in use at California State University at Long Beach. (BD)

The design and operation of a mobile TV control room are described. (BD)

A broad introduction to the background, problems, and prospects for foundation support of non-commercial broadcasting in the U. S. (Editor)

The authors contend that innovative, controversial, minority interest programs were not chosen by the PBS Program Cooperative when placed up against "the safe, cheap and the known" programs. (BD)