Real News vs. Fake News Question Title * 1. Which traditional news brands are top of mind? USA Today The New York Times The Wall Street Journal CNN OK Question Title * 2. When you think of social media brands (e.g., facebook, twitter, snapchat, and instagram), do you consider them news sources? Yes No OK Question Title * 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 OK Question Title * 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 OK Question Title * 5. Do you know what fake news is? Yes No OK Fake news are alternative reports reported as news about an event, position or point of view that are not necessarily substantiated with facts. OK Question Title * 6. Do you know when you are reading fake news? Yes No Not sure OK Question Title * 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 OK Question Title * 8. Which news do you trust more? News from traditional news outlets News on my social media feeds It depends OK Question Title * 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) OK Question Title * 10. Do you think traditional news outlets report fake news? Yes No OK Question Title * 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) OK Question Title * 12. Thinking about traditional media, in your opinion, what is the role of traditional media in today’s media landscape? To provide more in depth, long-form reporting To inform readers To build a relationship with readers To entertain Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 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) OK Question Title * 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 OK Question Title * 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 OK Question Title * 16. Do you pay to subscribe to any digital news sources? Yes No OK Question Title * 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 OK Question Title * 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 OK Question Title * 19. What is your age? Under 21 years old 21-29 years old 30-39 years old 40 years old or older OK Question Title * 20. Are you:? Male Female OK Question Title * 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 OK Question Title * 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) OK Question Title * 23. Interested in learning how you can bring NYTimes.com access to your campus? Please provide your email address: OK DONE
