Honors thesis
Dear Bloggers:
I am currently working on an honors thesis for my American government class. I am currently conducting my research for the paper. I would greatly appreciate it if you answers my questions and sent them to my email, lamour1_dani@bentley.edu.
What got you interested in politics?
What is your current educational level?
How old are you?
What is your gender?
What ethnicity are you?
What is your current career?
What was your focus during your educational experience?
How long have you been reading, posting, and responding to political Blogs?
Do you read opposing political blogs?
If so, which ones?
Over the past six presidential elections, typically which party have you voted with?
Do you feel your political blogging has influenced or swayed others?
Prior to, or other than blogging, what other forms of political activism have you or are you participating in?
Have blogs ever changed or influenced your opinion on political issues?
Do you consider any of these arguments valid?
How frequently do your blog?
What other, if any, newspapers and news channels do you use to obtain political knowledge?)
How often do you refer to these newspapers and/or news channels?
If applicable, where did you tend to go for political news before the internet?
I believe I just recently responded to a very similar questionnaire in the past month or two, Dan. A few of your questions are different, but for the most part, I participated in a study like this already, which was solicited here at TPM using a slightly more sophisticated format.
I'd love to participate via your email address, but first I'd like to know whether or not you're aware that others have already been doing a study of political bloggers. Your thoughts?
December 3, 2008 10:12 PM | Reply | Permalink
Also, set yourself up on SurveyMonkey or something.
People who'll fire off emails to unknown addresses giving out your age, gender, sex, political leanings, etc. are asking for tons of spam and loads of targeted goodies.
December 4, 2008 9:46 AM | Reply | Permalink
Better, go here: http://www.blogreaderproject.com/survey?blogid=856cfded5264aeafbb3656628d4c9e2a
and ask if you can use the results.
December 4, 2008 9:53 AM | Reply | Permalink