This annual compilation by the Association for Education in Journalism describes master's theses and doctoral dissertations written in schools and departments of journalism and communication in the United States between July 1, 1974, and June 30, 1975. The aim of the book is to improve the flow of information about current research by providing easy access to students and teachers in journalism schools, to scholars in related disciplines, and to professionals in the media of mass communication. It contains 287 abstracts submitted from 40 colleges and universities, including 49 doctoral dissertations and 238 master's theses. All abstracts were prepared by the students or their advisors. The abstracts are arranged in alphabetical order under doctoral dissertations and master's theses. An author index and a complete subject index are included. (RB)