States that investigative journalism has a role of informal control and even surveillance over society, political parties, organizations, or individuals. Argues that the connection between criminalistics and investigative journalism should be recognized as to similarity of methodological approach. Notes the importance of the deontology of…

The various steps to be implemented in helping students to interact with the Internet in order to avoid wrong information sites are presented. It is significant that children need to be well guided to reputable sources of information in electronic subscription databases.

Online genealogy tools is an unexpected resource as these tools not only serve valuable for genealogy research, but also can be used by students to learn about their country's past and learn to use primary materials to draw conclusions. Some of these Online sources like the 1880 census available at www.ancestry.com, www.thepastwhispers.com, which…

Many Muslims truly believe that the United States is leading a new "Crusade" (to use President Bush's term) against all Islamic peoples. Many European citizens, including those in Britain, America's closest ally, believe that U.S. unilateral actions in the Middle East and elsewhere have made the world less safe than it was prior to…

The article identifies sources of prevalence and incidence rates for handicaps and disabilities, points out problems regarding obtaining this information, and examines reasons for the problems. Two measures are suggested: first, to set up a national directory of those health statistics already being collected; and second, to develop a nationwide…

States that the Youth News Service operated seven bureaus in its first year of development and was comprised of nearly 100 members. Spotlights four of those members. (DF)

Explores the dimensions of the question of competition in mass media and the diversity of information sources. (PD)

In the areas of adult development and adult learning, research is seldom confined to observable behavior. Therefore, documentary records of human experience should be used. (JOW)

Explores theoretical and professional perspectives on the organizational whistle-blower, and examines the public relations function of framing and disseminating critical information. Urges organizations to tell the truth, but be cautious of journalists whose motives center on ratings and sensationalism. (RS)

Written and oral information strategies used by two gay groups in the Netherlands serve three functions: dissemination of information about homosexuality; contact--creation of a public presence; and signification--a broader conception of sexuality and gay emancipation. (SK)

The author describes his involvement in the development of a career information system in Florida and provides information on promoting such systems and working with school-based users. He discusses improvements that have been made to the system over the years. (CH)

Reviews telecommunications resources found on the Internet: newsgroups, listservs, government information sources, and telecommunications business sites. A sidebar provides a list of the resources and their Internet addresses. (JMV)

Defines one element of the World Wide Web, the home page, for business communication educators using the World Wide Web in the classroom. (SR)

This article describes principals' centers and the principals' center movement, identifying key issues raised by them. Future directions and persistent questions for the principals' center movement are developed. (MT)

Proposes two methods for gathering information outside the library to help students understand the full context in which research activities are carried out. Offers theoretical support for the methods and gives examples of their application. (HTH)