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Abbott, Eric A. | 1 |
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Abbott, Eric A. – 1978
The effects of a year-long newspaper series about energy on peoples' knowledge and actions were assessed in a Wisconsin study. The series consisted of 20 full-page newspaper articles, which appeared at intervals of from three to five weeks. Results, based on responses to a 16-item knowledge test mailed to newspaper subscribers and nonsubscribers…
Descriptors: Energy, Energy Conservation, Information Dissemination, Knowledge Level