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Real News vs. Fake News
1.
Which traditional news brands are top of mind?
The New York Times
CNN
The Wall Street Journal
USA Today
2.
When you think of social media brands (e.g., facebook, twitter, snapchat, and instagram), do you consider them news sources?
Yes
No
3.
Do you rely on any of the following sources for news?
Traditional news sources on TV or the radio or in the newspaper or magazine (e.g., CNN, NPR, The New York Times, The New Yorker, etc.)
Digital versions of traditional news sources on the web, app, or electronic newsletters (e.g., CNN.com, NYT.com, The SKIM, etc.)
Digital-only news sources like Google, HuffPo, BuzzFeed
Social media (eg., facebook, twitter, snapchat, instagram, etc.)
Offline word-of-mouth sources
4.
What is your primary news source?
Traditional news sources on TV or the radio or in the newspaper or magazine (e.g., CNN, NPR, The New York Times, The New Yorker, etc.)
Digital versions of traditional news sources on the web, app, or electronic newsletters (e.g., CNN.com, NYT.com, The SKIM, etc.)
Digital-only news sources like Google, HuffPo, BuzzFeed
Social media (eg., facebook, twitter, snapchat, instagram, etc.)
Offline word-of-mouth sources
5.
Do you know what fake news is?
Yes
No
Fake news are alternative reports reported as news about an event, position or point of view that are not necessarily substantiated with facts.
6.
Do you know when you are reading fake news?
Yes
No
Not sure
7.
Does it matter to you whether or not the news you are reading is considered real news or fake news?
Yes, it matters
No, it doesn’t matter
8.
Which news do you trust more?
News from traditional news outlets
News on my social media feeds
It depends
9.
In your opinion, why do you think fake news is published online?
To advance a specific position or agenda
To be entertainment
To confuse people
I don’t know
Other (please specify)
10.
Do you think traditional news outlets report fake news?
Yes
No
11.
Why do you think fake news is reported by traditional news outlets?
It happens by accident
The quality of reporting/fact checking is poor
Other (please specify)
12.
Thinking about traditional media, in your opinion, what is the role of traditional media in today’s media landscape?
To inform readers
To provide more in depth, long-form reporting
To build a relationship with readers
To entertain
Other (please specify)
13.
Thinking about social media, in your opinion, what is the role of social media in today’s media landscape?
To build a relationship with readers
To provide a short, timely summary of current events
To inform readers
To entertain
Other (please specify)
14.
How many times a day do you access news from traditional news sources on TV or in print?
0
1-3
4-8
9 or more
15.
How many times a day do you access news from a digital news source, whether from a traditional or digital-only news source or social media?
0
1-3
4-8
9 or more
16.
Do you pay to subscribe to any digital news sources?
Yes
No
17.
How often do you discuss what’s happening in the news with your family or friends on any platform (e.g., in person, on the phone, on social media, etc.)?
Daily
A few times a week
Once a week
Less often
Never
18.
How often do you share news headlines/stories with your family or friends via social media?
Daily
A few times a week
Once a week
Less often
Never
19.
What is your age?
Under 21 years old
21-29 years old
30-39 years old
40 years old or older
20.
Are you:?
Male
Female
21.
In what state do you live?
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District Of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
22.
What degree are you currently pursuing?
Associate’s degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
PhD
JD
MD or other medical degree
Other (please specify)
23.
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