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Questions marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.
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* Overall, how often do you use the Internet?
| Several times a day |
| At least once a day |
| Several times a week |
| Several times a month |
| Once a month or less often |
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* How many times a month do you use the Gazette's Web site?
| Several times a day |
| At least once a day |
| Several times a week |
| Several times a month |
| Once a month or less often |
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* Please name the three Web sites you visit most frequently.
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* Do you read the news on a mobile device, e.g. iPhone, Blackberry, etc.?
| Yes |
| No, but I would like to |
| No, and I am not interested |
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* How often do you use the Internet to:
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| a. get news or information about current events or politics |
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| b. get news or information about movies, TV shows, music groups |
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| c. get news or information about sports |
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| d. Use an online social networking site like MySpace or Facebook |
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| e. Look for information online about a service or product you are thinking of buying |
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| f. Buy a product online, such as books, music, toys or clothing |
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| g. Buy or make a reservation online for a travel service, like an airline ticket, hotel room, or rental car |
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| e. Rate a product, service or person using an online rating system |
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| f. Pay to access or download digital content online, such as a newscast, sporting event, or radio show |
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| g. Use online classified ads or sites like Craig's list |
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| h. Post a comment or review online about a product you bought or a service you received |
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* How interested are you in finding the following information online?
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SOMEWHAT | 3
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| Local news |
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| Sports scores or news |
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| National/international news |
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| Obituaries |
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| Classified ads |
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| Letters to the editor/opinion |
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| Advertising/coupons other than classified |
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| Book reviews |
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| Food/restaurants/recipes |
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| Jobs/help wanted |
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| Weather |
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| Business |
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| Entertainment |
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| Home and real estate |
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| TV listings |
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| Personal Finance |
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| Travel |
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* What features would you most like to see on a Web site devoted to eastern Iowa?
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* Do you mind if you have to register on a Web site in order to post a comment?
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* Would you prefer to post comments anonymously?
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* Where do you meet new people in your community? Click all that apply.
| a. Don't meet new people |
| b. Through school |
| c. Through religious services |
| d. Through social networking groups (Access Iowa, book clubs) |
| e. Through work |
| f. Through sports |
| g. Online |
| h. At bars/clubs |
| Other |
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* Do you use the Internet to communicate with other people from your neighborhood through commenting, discussion boards or forums?
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* How do you feel about online comments?
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Interesting or Helpful |
| Submitting your own comments |
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| Reading other peoples' comments |
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* Do you use any of the following social networking tools online? Click on all that apply.
| Facebook |
| MySpace |
| LinkedIn |
| Last.fm |
| Plaxo |
| Friendster |
| Flickr |
| Vimeo |
| Youtube |
| Other |
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* Please give three examples of how you are involved with your community. (e.g. socialize with neighbors, meals on wheels, etc.)
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* Have you uploaded the following content to the Internet?
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No, I am not interested | 2
No, but I'd like to | 3
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| Videos |
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| Why/why not? |
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| Audio clips |
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| Why/why not? |
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| Photos |
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* Are you interested in viewing content uploaded by people from your neighborhood or community?
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No |
| Videos |
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* What are you most interested in talking about with people from your community?
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* Do you live in eastern Iowa? (Cedar Rapids, Iowa City or the surrounding area)
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* Are you:
| <20 years old |
| 20 – 34 years old |
| >35 years old |
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* Do you or your family own the place where you are living now, or do you rent?
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If you have children are they:
| 0-5 years old |
| 6-13 years old |
| 14+ years old |
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* What is your occupation/profession? Please specify part-time or full-time.
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* What is the highest level of school or college you have completed?
| Less than high school (Grade 11 or less) |
| High school diploma (including GED) |
| Some college |
| Assoc. degree (2 year) or specialized technical training |
| Bachelor's degree |
| Some graduate school |
| Graduate or professional degree |
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* Is your annual income:
| <$35000 |
| $35000-$49000 |
| $50000-$74000 |
| >$75000 |
| Not applicable |
| Prefer not to say |
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* What is your favorite television show?
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What is your first and last name?
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If you are willing, please enter your phone number and the best time to reach you by phone. (CST) We may like to follow up this survey with a phone call. Your information will not be shared with any third party.
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