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Journalism Poll

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skiierrrrrrr
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I have to do a poll for journalism class, and i need about 10-12 responses so if any you could take the time to post their responses in hear that would be greatly aprreciated.

Here are the questions:
1. What newspapers, if any, do you read? Which newspapers do members of your family read?
2. Which news programs, including specials, have you watched recently?
3. Where do you get your information about world and local events?
4. Do you use the internet? If so, what do you use it for primarily?
5. How well informed are you about whats going on in the world would you say you are?

Thanks, +k for responses
Jan 24 2010 3:12PM
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Style+eeze
Posts: 6901 - Karma: 551
1. What newspapers, if any, do you read? Which newspapers do members of your family read?
The Seattle Times, The Capitol Hill Times (my neighborhood in Seattle), and the Garfield Messenger (my school's paper)

2. Which news programs, including specials, have you watched recently?
None

3. Where do you get your information about world and local events?
Newspaper, online

4. Do you use the internet? If so, what do you use it for primarily?
Yes, Newschoolers, Facebook, I use it for procrastination! yay!

5. How well informed are you about whats going on in the world would you say you are?
Probably an 8/10?
Jan 24 2010 3:20PM
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.Roockley.
Posts: 3867 - Karma: 4,093
I'll help if answers from the UK help

1. What newspapers, if any, do you read? Which newspapers do members of your family read? Daily Mail, Daily Mirror, The Sun
2. Which news programs, including specials, have you watched recently? Ross Kemp in Gaza, Sky News, BBC News
3. Where do you get your information about world and local events? bbc.co.uk, flyers
4. Do you use the internet? If so, what do you use it for primarily? social networking, forums (newschoolers), keeping in touch with friends
5. How well informed are you about whats going on in the world would you say you are?
about 8/10
Jan 24 2010 3:29PM
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hael
Posts: 571 - Karma: 15
1. What newspapers, if any, do you read? Which newspapers do members of your family read?
The Bellingham Herald, The Seattle Times (every once in a while). My parents read the Herald occasionally and also online news.

2. Which news programs, including specials, have you watched recently?
The Daily Show, local news on Q13, etc

3. Where do you get your information about world and local events?
Google News, New York Times, Daily Show, other internet sources.

4. Do you use the internet? If so, what do you use it for primarily?
Yes-primarily for facebook, email, research, writing school assignments and news.

5. How well informed are you about whats going on in the world would you say you are?
7 or 8 out of 10
Jan 24 2010 6:16PM
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Guavajelly
Posts: 197 - Karma: 34

1. What newspapers, if any, do you read? Which newspapers do members of your family read?

Democrat and Chronicle, NY Times

2. Which news programs, including specials, have you watched recently?

0 unless daily show and colbert report count

3. Where do you get your information about world and local events?

NPR

4. Do you use the internet? If so, what do you use it for primarily?

Newschoolers, email, research

5. How well informed are you about whats going on in the world would you say you are?

7

Jan 24 2010 7:12PM
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860media*
Posts: 1575 - Karma: 10,519
1. What newspapers, if any, do you read? Which newspapers do members of your family read?
My family read the Hartford Courant

2. Which news programs, including specials, have you watched recently?
60 minutes, Dateline

3. Where do you get your information about world and local events?
Newspaper, T.V, and internet

4. Do you use the internet? If so, what do you use it for primarily?
Yes, Newschoolers, Facebook, Music

5. How well informed are you about whats going on in the world would you say you are?
Decently informed i would say about a 7/10
Jan 24 2010 7:17PM
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Big_Spence
Posts: 16177 - Karma: 4,346

1. What newspapers, if any, do you read? Which newspapers do members of your family read?
Union Bulletin and New York Times.

2. Which news programs, including specials, have you watched recently?
CNN, MSNBC and the Today Show.

3. Where do you get your information about world and local events?
MSN.com

4. Do you use the internet? If so, what do you use it for primarily?
Web surfing and killing time.

5. How well informed are you about whats going on in the world would you say you are?

8/10. I really try to keep up on current events. I even check the market fairly regularly.
Jan 24 2010 7:22PM
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[BRI]noceros
Posts: 2319 - Karma: 40

1. I mostly read online newspaper articles, however will occasionally read my town newspaper, The Glastonbury Citizen. my family reads the Hartford Courant, and The Citizen

2. I watch local news, and i watch 60 minutes most weeks. i also watch things like countdown, hardball etc.

3. Online mostly

4. yes, facebook, NS, news, email

5. I'd say an 8/10 or so

Jan 24 2010 8:28PM
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