Hargrove, K. (2004) Finding 4

In video and audio communication materials,

Use entertaining approaches to communicate simple messages.
Partner with a state broadcast association to assure dissemination.

McCowan, L. & M. Smolen. (2004) Finding 7

Support stakeholder groups, especially those with similar missions and those that already have a relationship with the target audience. Continue reading →

McCowan, L. & M. Smolen. (2004) Finding 6

Generate local information and use it as the basis for local public education programs. Continue reading →

McCowan, L. & M. Smolen. (2004) Finding 5

Field test new education materials with a lead community-based organization. Continue reading →

McCowan, L. & M. Smolen. (2004) Finding 4

Tailor drinking water education materials to the learning style, educational level and potential vision problems of a relatively uneducated, elderly audience. Continue reading →

Gamon, J., R. Roe, et al. (1994) Finding 1

Train the person who serves as the agency interface with the public to assure that citizens are fully informed about options. Continue reading →

Gerakis, A. (1998) Finding 1

Test the audience at the beginning of the workshop to improve instructor ability to enhance subsequent learning Continue reading →

Michelsen, A. M., J. T. McGuckin, et al. (1999) Finding 1

Use a “water demand” mathematical model to provide feedback to citizens and to demonstrate the effect of community water conservation outreach programs. Maintain records describing which specific outreach programs were initiated to address which specific community environmental concerns and/or audiences in order to have sufficient data to interpret evaluation results. Continue reading →

House, M., & Fordham, M. (1997) Finding 3

Gauge public preference at an early stage of planning and design, or at least at the point where possible options are being considered Continue reading →