CIRCLE (The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement)
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News & Entertainment Media

This series of research products address the news and entertainment media and civic engagement. Examples include the young adults’ sources of news and the relationship between television consumption and civic engagement.

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Media Use Among Young People in 2006

by Karlo Barrios Marcelo December 2007 This fact sheet identifies trends in media usage among young people and adults using data from the Civic and Political Health of the Nation Surveys (2002 and 2006), General Social Survey, and Monitoring the Future. Download “Media Use Among Young People in 2006.”

December 11th, 2007
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Around the CIRCLE- V4.I4 July 2007

Download the latest edition of CIRCLE’s quarterly publication (v4.i4–July 2007), Around the CIRCLE, from here.  This issue includes the following articles: Table of Contents 1 New Book: The Future of Democracy: Developing the Next Generation of American Citizens 3 CIRCLE in the News RESEARCH ROUNDUP 4 Census Data Confirm Increase in Youth Voter Turnout in Read More >

July 12th, 2007
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College Students in the 2004 Election

by Richard Niemi and Michael Hanmer November 2004 Based on a survey of of 1,200 college students designed by Professor Richard Niemi of the University of Rochester and Professor Michael Hanmer of Georgetown University. Reports on college students voting choices in the 2004 presidential election. Download “College Students in the 2004 Election.”

May 30th, 2007
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Participation in Sports and Civic Engagement

by Mark Hugo Lopez and Kimberlee Moore February 2006 Based on the 2002 CIRCLE National Youth Survey. Download “Participation in Sports and Civic Engagement.“

May 30th, 2007
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Federal Policies for Civic Education and Service

by Emily Hoban Kirby, Peter Levine, and Brent Elrod June 2006 Describes current federal laws and appropriations. Download “Federal Policies for Civic Education and Service.”

May 30th, 2007
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