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Cottler, Risa – 1987
A study examined 20 New Jersey daily newspapers to assess the impact of readability on circulation. It was hypothesized that the circulation of a newspaper would be inversely related to the readability level of its contents; that is to say, as reading material becomes harder to read, fewer people will read it. News pieces (divided into hard news,…
Descriptors: Media Research, News Reporting, News Writing, Newspapers
Thomsen, Mary Zimmerman – 1992
A study examined whether prime-time television shows have an effect on the image of reading and/or reading activities through their content. The sample consisted of 39 third-grade students in a suburban area of New Jersey. A survey was presented for background information and the top three prime-time television shows were selected. Subjects viewed…
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Grade 3, Mass Media Effects, Primary Education
Kellerman, Karen Kennedy – 1991
A study was conducted to determine why students were rejecting books recommended by their teachers for independent reading assignments. Approximately 80 eighth-grade students were given a reading interest survey/questionnaire to establish student reading interests. Students were then given a list of 15 independent reading selections compiled by…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Grade 8, Independent Reading, Middle School Students
