The scope of this quinmester unit of instruction ranges from a cursory look at newspapers, magazines, and sources of biographic material to a development of skills which enable the student to make effective use of them. The focus of the course is primarily exploratory as the student moves through the various media, but he is made aware that not all written material is information, and not all information is authoritative. The six pages of reference materials listed are designed as starting points for the extension of activities. (CL)