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Phase 2.
Objectives must be practical and consistent with the
Marshallese perspective and current radiological health and safety
standards.
The second step will involve the preparation of an exact
list of persons, groups and communities within the Marshall
Islands that are relevant to the communication objectives.
Criteria for selection will be guided by information
obtained from previous tasks; however it is possible that
such persons will include community leaders,
to the Micronesian Congress,
tives.
representatives
and trust territory representa-
Identification of the audience will serve as initial
input in the process of media selection, placement and message
content.
The final step consists of designing the communication
process.
Investigators will construct a process containing
the basic elements of the Shannon-Weaver communication model-source, message,
channel and context.
Construction of the
communication process will be guided and influenced by data
gathered from previous tasks.
It is essential that this process
be similar to the informal communication network with which
the Marshallese are most familiar.
Hence, background information
and knowledge of the Marshallese culture are crucial for
developing an effective process.
With the assistance of DOE representatives' investigators
will identify and construct messages pertinent to radiological
topics and resettlement.
Emphasis will also be placed on includ-
ing the background data gathered on the perceived characteristics