ABSTRACT
Before going out "live," start in the library. Do not reinvent the wheel. Get information the old-fashioned way: from someone else. In the exploratory stage of a needs assessment, look up basic social indicators. (Warning: It is easy to get lost in such a maze of in-
fonnation. To avoid overkill, be clear what you are looking for and pick the right key words.)
You will want:
• General infonnation about the target area and/or target population.
