Readership Survey

Welcome to the 2012 Anglican Journal Readership Survey

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Dear Reader:

This national readership survey has been developed, in partnership with diocesan newspaper editors, so that we can measure trends and respond to your needs. your responses will be used only for the purpose of improving how we communicate with you.

I ask that you take 10 minutes right now and share your thoughts and feelings with us. Your views and ideas help us focus on what is important to you.

On behalf of the Committee of the Anglican Journal and the diocesan editors, I thank you for your time and support.

Sincerely,
Kristin Jenkins
Editor, Anglican Journal

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1. I currently receive the Anglican Journal together with the following diocesan newspaper.
(NOTE: If you receive more than one diocesan newspaper, please choose the one from the diocese in which you currently reside)

I currently receive the Anglican Journal together with the following diocesan newspaper. (NOTE: If you receive more than one diocesan newspaper, please choose the one from the diocese in which you currently reside) The Northland

Crosstalk

Mustard Seed

The Sower

Niagara Anglican

Dialogue

The Anglican

The Messenger

Rupert's Land News

Topic

Huron Church News

Anglican Life

Caledonia Times

Algoma Anglican

Saskatchewan Anglican

Quebec Gazette

New Brunswick Anglican

The Anglican Link

Diocesan Post

Montreal Anglican

The Keewatin

The Highway

Diocesan Times

Journal Only

2. Which statement(s) best describes your actions when you first receive your copy of these newspapers?

	The Journal	Diocesan Paper
I immediately read it from cover to cover.	*Which statement(s) best describes your actions when you first receive your copy of these newspapers? I immediately read it from cover to cover. The Journal	I immediately read it from cover to cover. Diocesan Paper
I read some articles now and save others for later.	I read some articles now and save others for later. The Journal	I read some articles now and save others for later. Diocesan Paper
I set aside the entire issue for reading later.	I set aside the entire issue for reading later. The Journal	I set aside the entire issue for reading later. Diocesan Paper
I scan the cover to decide whether or not to read.	I scan the cover to decide whether or not to read. The Journal	I scan the cover to decide whether or not to read. Diocesan Paper
I usually don't get around to reading it.	I usually don't get around to reading it. The Journal	I usually don't get around to reading it. Diocesan Paper
I put it into recycling immediately.	I put it into recycling immediately. The Journal	I put it into recycling immediately. Diocesan Paper

3. How much time do you usually spend reading/looking at each issue?

	Do not read	Less than 15 min.	15 - 30 min.	30 - 60 min.	60 min. +
The Anglican Journal	*How much time do you usually spend reading/looking at each issue? The Anglican Journal Do not read	The Anglican Journal Less than 15 min.	The Anglican Journal 15 - 30 min.	The Anglican Journal 30 - 60 min.	The Anglican Journal 60 min. +
My Diocesan Paper	My Diocesan Paper Do not read	My Diocesan Paper Less than 15 min.	My Diocesan Paper 15 - 30 min.	My Diocesan Paper 30 - 60 min.	My Diocesan Paper 60 min. +

4. What percentage of the newspapers do you usually read? (excluding advertising)

	25 % or less	25 to 50 %	50 to 75 %	75 to 100 %
The Anglican Journal	*What percentage of the newspapers do you usually read? (excluding advertising) The Anglican Journal 25 % or less	The Anglican Journal 25 to 50 %	The Anglican Journal 50 to 75 %	The Anglican Journal 75 to 100 %
My Diocesan Paper	My Diocesan Paper 25 % or less	My Diocesan Paper 25 to 50 %	My Diocesan Paper 50 to 75 %	My Diocesan Paper 75 to 100 %

5. Including yourself, how many people usually read your copy of
these newspapers?

	None	1	2 - 3	4 or more
The Anglican Journal	*Including yourself, how many people usually read your copy of these newspapers? The Anglican Journal None	The Anglican Journal 1	The Anglican Journal 2 - 3	The Anglican Journal 4 or more
My Diocesan Paper	My Diocesan Paper None	My Diocesan Paper 1	My Diocesan Paper 2 - 3	My Diocesan Paper 4 or more

6. How would you rate the overall content of these newspapers?

	Excellent	Very Good	Good	Fair	Poor
The Anglican Journal	*How would you rate the overall content of these newspapers? The Anglican Journal Excellent	The Anglican Journal Very Good	The Anglican Journal Good	The Anglican Journal Fair	The Anglican Journal Poor
My Diocesan Paper	My Diocesan Paper Excellent	My Diocesan Paper Very Good	My Diocesan Paper Good	My Diocesan Paper Fair	My Diocesan Paper Poor

7. For each paper indicate which responses best reflect your views (check all that apply).

8. For each publication please indicate the type of content you would like to see more of (check all that apply):

	The Journal	Diocesan Paper
World News	*For each publication please indicate the type of content you would like to see more of (check all that apply): World News The Journal	World News Diocesan Paper
Local News	Local News The Journal	Local News Diocesan Paper
News of other dioceses	News of other dioceses The Journal	News of other dioceses Diocesan Paper
Letters to the editor	Letters to the editor The Journal	Letters to the editor Diocesan Paper
Classifieds	Classifieds The Journal	Classifieds Diocesan Paper
Opinions, relfections	Opinions, relfections The Journal	Opinions, relfections Diocesan Paper
Profiles of church personalities	Profiles of church personalities The Journal	Profiles of church personalities Diocesan Paper
Book, film and music reviews	Book, film and music reviews The Journal	Book, film and music reviews Diocesan Paper
Photographs, illustrations	Photographs, illustrations The Journal	Photographs, illustrations Diocesan Paper

Other:

9. Check the statements that best reflect your view of the overall look of each newspaper.

	The Journal	Diocesan Paper
Fresh look, attractive design	*Check the statements that best reflect your view of the overall look of each newspaper. Fresh look, attractive design The Journal	Fresh look, attractive design Diocesan Paper
Clean and uncluttered	Clean and uncluttered The Journal	Clean and uncluttered Diocesan Paper
Easy to read	Easy to read The Journal	Easy to read Diocesan Paper
Difficult to read	Difficult to read The Journal	Difficult to read Diocesan Paper
Awkwardly designed	Awkwardly designed The Journal	Awkwardly designed Diocesan Paper

10. I would be willing to purchase a yearly subscription to support the ongoing publication of these newspapers.

I would be willing to purchase a yearly subscription to support the ongoing publication of these newspapers. Yes, I would consider a subscription in the range of $35 to $40 per year.

No, I would no longer wish to receive the publications.

Other (please specify)

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	The Journal	Diocesan Paper
It is an important link to the rest of the Anglican Church of Canada and to parishes in my diocese.	*For each paper indicate which responses best reflect your views (check all that apply). It is an important link to the rest of the Anglican Church of Canada and to parishes in my diocese. The Journal	It is an important link to the rest of the Anglican Church of Canada and to parishes in my diocese. Diocesan Paper
It provides important news on church policies and practice.	It provides important news on church policies and practice. The Journal	It provides important news on church policies and practice. Diocesan Paper
It gives me a faith perspective that is missing from the secular media.	It gives me a faith perspective that is missing from the secular media. The Journal	It gives me a faith perspective that is missing from the secular media. Diocesan Paper
It gives me ideas about how to get involved in my parish and wider community.	It gives me ideas about how to get involved in my parish and wider community. The Journal	It gives me ideas about how to get involved in my parish and wider community. Diocesan Paper
Even if I disagree with things in this newspaper, I feel that I have learned something valuable.	Even if I disagree with things in this newspaper, I feel that I have learned something valuable. The Journal	Even if I disagree with things in this newspaper, I feel that I have learned something valuable. Diocesan Paper
Some stories touch me very deeply.	Some stories touch me very deeply. The Journal	Some stories touch me very deeply. Diocesan Paper
It provides news about church personalities.	It provides news about church personalities. The Journal	It provides news about church personalities. Diocesan Paper
It makes me feel good about the state of the Church.	It makes me feel good about the state of the Church. The Journal	It makes me feel good about the state of the Church. Diocesan Paper
It makes me feel sad/negative about the state of the Church.	It makes me feel sad/negative about the state of the Church. The Journal	It makes me feel sad/negative about the state of the Church. Diocesan Paper
Much of this newspaper is uninteresting.	Much of this newspaper is uninteresting. The Journal	Much of this newspaper is uninteresting. Diocesan Paper
I trust this newspaper to tell the truth.	I trust this newspaper to tell the truth. The Journal	I trust this newspaper to tell the truth. Diocesan Paper
I find reporting in this newspaper to be biased.	I find reporting in this newspaper to be biased. The Journal	I find reporting in this newspaper to be biased. Diocesan Paper
I wish this newspaper had more pages.	I wish this newspaper had more pages. The Journal	I wish this newspaper had more pages. Diocesan Paper
I wish the articles were shorter.	I wish the articles were shorter. The Journal	I wish the articles were shorter. Diocesan Paper
It helps me feel connected when I cannot get to church as I would like.	It helps me feel connected when I cannot get to church as I would like. The Journal	It helps me feel connected when I cannot get to church as I would like. Diocesan Paper