Bleacher Report Writers Survey
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1
. How old are you?
How old are you?
Under 18
18-22
23-30
31-40
Over 40
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2
. How often do you read sports news?
How often do you read sports news?
Regularly throughout each day
Daily
Weekly
Monthly or less often
Never
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3
. What medium or media do you use to read sports news? (Check all that apply.)
What medium or media do you use to read sports news? (Check all that apply.)
Daily newspaper in your local area
National newspapers (e.g. The New York Times, USA Today)
National sports magazines (e.g. Sports Illustrated, ESPN the Magazine)
Websites of major media organizations (e.g. ESPN.com, Yahoo! Sports)
Websites of professional leagues (e.g. MLB.com, NBA.com)
Nontraditional or collaborative sports websites (e.g. Bleacher Report)
Individual sports blogs
None of the above
If possible, please identify the specific outlet you rely on most often for reading sports news. (For example: Sports Illustrated, NFL.com, or a specific individual blog.)
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4
. Do you stay up-to-date with or follow any particular sportswriter(s)?
Do you stay up-to-date with or follow any particular sportswriter(s)?
Yes
No
If yes, please specify the sportswriter(s) you follow. Feel free to add why you stay updated with him, her, or them as well.
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5
. Do you have any background in journalism? (Check all that apply.)
Do you have any background in journalism? (Check all that apply.)
Yes; I have worked for a news organization
Yes; I have freelanced
Yes; I studied journalism and/or earned a degree in the field (or am currently in the process of doing so)
Yes; I have other journalistic experience
No
Use this space to elaborate if you wish.
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6
. Other than your contributions to Bleacher Report, do you have any sportswriting experience?
Other than your contributions to Bleacher Report, do you have any sportswriting experience?
Yes
No
Use this space to elaborate if you wish.
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. Why did you start writing for Bleacher Report?
Why did you start writing for Bleacher Report?
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8
. Do you think your experience reading sports journalism influences your own writing? (Check all that apply.)
Do you think your experience reading sports journalism influences your own writing? (Check all that apply.)
Yes; I try to emulate my favorite writers
Yes; in constructing my articles, I use knowledge I obtain through reading
Yes; I consider myself an "expert" on sports and want to prove I'm as good as or better than the professionals
No; I consider my reading and writing habits completely separate
Other (please specify)
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9
. By virtue of your Bleacher Report experience alone, do you consider yourself a journalist?
By virtue of your Bleacher Report experience alone, do you consider yourself a journalist?
Yes
No
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10
. Do you have plans to pursue a career in sports journalism beyond your contributions to Bleacher Report?
Do you have plans to pursue a career in sports journalism beyond your contributions to Bleacher Report?
Yes
No
I already have a separate career in sports journalism
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