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Office of Consumer Affairs, Washington, DC. – 1992
This handbook for consumers begins with information on its use, content, and other sources of help. The handbook is then divided into two sections. Part I, How to Be a Smart Consumer, lists tips on getting the most for your money, handling your own complaint, and writing a complaint letter. It provides information on the following consumer issues:…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adults, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education
Office of Consumer Affairs, Washington, DC. – 1990
This document consists of a handbook for consumers and a teacher's guide to the handbook. The first part of the handbook gives advice on how to be a smart consumer and includes information on how to get the most for the money, handle a complaint, write a complaint letter, use the handbook, select child care, protect personal property, choose a…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education, Consumer Protection
Eastern Michigan Univ., Ypsilanti. National Inst. for Consumer Education. – 1992
Summaries are provided of 37 projects that address the credit education and information needs of consumers. The projects are supported by AT&T Universal Card Services Corp. through a fund managed by the National Coalition for Consumer Education. Each summary provides a project description, grant recipient, and address/telephone number. The…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education, Consumer Protection
Prince, William W., Ed. – 1977
This directory of academic library instruction programs in Virginia reflects data compiled from 82 academic libraries that responded to a questionnaire sent out in August 1977. The institution libraries are listed with addresses, the name(s) of contact person(s), and a telephone number. The survey results are organized by the format and the type…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographies, Directories, Evaluation Methods
Sabonis-Chafee, Terry, Ed. – 1985
Information is presented on internships in the Washington, D.C., area that enable students to explore the effects of technology and science on society. Science and engineering student interns work in nonlaboratory environments, and nontechnical students may work in issue areas and newly emerging public policy challenges. The directory includes…
Descriptors: College Students, Consumer Protection, Energy Conservation, Environmental Standards