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RA (Research Assistants) Handbook, June 1992

Description: This handbook was created by the staff of the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) for new Research Assistants, to introduce them to OTA policy and provide guidelines for Research Assistant activities.
Date: June 23, 1992
Creator: Office of Technology Assessment
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Research Assistants Handbook

Description: This manual was designed to guide research assistants new to the OTA. It was used alongside the OTA Employee Handbook and other introductory materials from the OTA Information Center. It covers life at OTA, basics about projects, office equipment and resources, contractors, and an introduction to the DC area. This is not an official OTA document; it was an unpublished office manual.
Date: June 1992
Creator: Office of Technology Assessment
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Science Advice to the Congress, May 1991

Description: This report is divided into three parts: first, an account of science advice to Congress and its dependence on its agencies; secondly, a more detailed look at the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) as the agency with most to offer other countries and most resemblance to parliamentary committee work; and thirdly, a short consideration of whether or not an OTA is appropriate for the UK.
Date: May 1991
Creator: Walters, Rhodri
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Strengths and Weaknesses of OTA Policy Analysis, 1992

Description: This document is a collection of Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) staff alumni responses to questions regarding the strengths and weaknesses of OTA policy analysis.
Date: unknown
Creator: Office of Technology Assessment
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Technology Assessment Seminar

Description: Summary of the Technology Assessment Seminar proceedings held on September 21 and 22, 1968, regarding the importance of technology assessment, development, and responsibility in an increasingly technology-dependent society. Attendees consisted of Members of Congress and various technology experts and scholars .
Date: September 21, 1967
Creator: U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Science, Research, and Development
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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