MEDIA
  1. Television
    1. Cable
    2. Antenna
    3. Satellite
    4. Types of programs and ratings
    5. Program guides
  2. Radio
    1. Types of programs
  3. Newspapers
    1. Types, i.e., local, professional, national, tabloids/ “gossip papers”
    2. Professional reporting
    3. Sensationalism and fabrication
    4. Sections, features, and format
    5. Delivery
  1. Magazines
    1. Types
    2. Subscription rates vs. newsstand prices
  2. Brochures/flyers
  3. Advertisements and commercials
  4. Reporters, journalists, editors
  5. Movies
    1. Types
    2. Ratings, i.e., G, PG, PG-13, R, etc.
    3. Movie reviews
    4. Movie listings at theaters
    5. Videos

BARBER/HAIRDRESSER
  1. Types of services
  2. Salons
  3. Describing the cut or style you want
  4. Appointments vs. walk-ins
  5. Fees
  6. Tipping
COMMERCE
  1. Permits
  2. Small sidewalk/park stand
  3. Restaurant
  4. Store
  5. School, i.e., karate
  6. Laws and regulations
  7. Rental properties
  8. Other small business

LIBRARIES
  1. Community services
  2. Organization of materials
  3. Materials available
  4. Library systems
  5. Photocopying laws (Federal)
  6. Book sales
  7. Getting a library card
    1. Responsibilities and rights
    2. Rules governing use
  8. Family literacy programs
RESTAURANTS
  1. Types
  2. Ethnic foods
  3. Menu
  4. Ordering
  5. Paying
  6. Tipping
  7. Dress codes
  8. Making a reservation

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