News Reading Study

Thank you for participating in this study. Please have your news story checkoff sheet ready. Please provide the following information:

ID number
Date of birth
Sex Male Female

What is your class level?

Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior

Which version of the Detroit Free Press did you read for this assignment?

Paper
Internet

Please indicate which of the following Nation/World news stories you read (consult your news story checkoff sheet) by checking the box next to the headline. For each story you select, please also fill in how much you remember about the story, and whether or not you read the whole story.

Story Name (Headline) How much
remember?		 Read whole story?
U.S. quickens troop buildup pace in gulf
Troops in gulf say: Been there, ready to do what's needed
More Americans question attacking Iraq
Aide calls Clinton situation 'classic'
Jet tears into neighborhood
Embattled elections under way in India; many abstain
Amid chaos, Indonesia gets new military chief
Early arrival: Experts backdate migration to Americas
Sinn Fein may be out of talks

Please indicate which of the following Local news stories you read (consult your news story checkoff sheet) by checking the box next to the headline. For each story you select, please also fill in how much you remember about the story, and whether or not you read the whole story.

Story Name (Headline) How much
remember?		 Read whole story?
Archer takes gamble on riverfront casinos
Levin predicts bombs for Iraq, investigation for Starr
Lawsuits plague health system
Housing chief keeps officials guessing
Officials oppose park boat launch
Student in love triangle ends up dead
Asian students feel fiscal pinch
Mustang Museum sites proposed
Supreme Court seeks volunteers for review panels
Local Iraqi Americans ask: After Hussein, what?

Please indicate which of the following Editorial stories you read (consult your news story checkoff sheet) by checking the box next to the headline. For each story you select, please also fill in how much you remember about the story, and whether or not you read the whole story.

Story Name (Headline) How much
remember?		 Read whole story?
Casinos: Use of riverfront is highly questionable
Pt. Rosa Marsh: A wonderful patch of coastal wetland...
Cancer care: Two area programs join forces...
SUVs: Profit-making safety threats
China connection: Senate's final report...
How did golf rules become a federal issue?
Don't give up hope on N. Ireland

Please indicate which of the following Sports stories you read (consult your news story checkoff sheet) by checking the box next to the headline. For each story you select, please also fill in how much you remember about the story, and whether or not you read the whole story.

Story Name (Headline) How much
remember?		 Read whole story?
On guard! MSU, Cleaves seek revenge vs. Wolverines
U-M draws up 2-way battle plan against MSU
Lost 'n' found: Anger regains Brocail's pitch
Cubs broadcaster Caray still critical after fall at club
Amid Florida's fun, Red Wings will practice
U.S. wrestlers get lukewarm reception in Iran
Surgery could still throw Thompson's plans for curve
Adoring crowd, doubles win greet Graf
Gretzky, others join SI models
Brighton terrier shines in Big Apple
Indians, Dunston agree to one-year deal
Perry A. Farrell: Gugliotta's ankle cause for concern
Surgery on right foot sidelines Long for season
Lions reorganize linebacker corps
Jazz land Seikaly for 2 reserves, No. 1 pick
No. 1 Tennessee starts slow, but rips Vanderbilt, 91-60

Please indicate which of the following Business stories you read (consult your news story checkoff sheet) by checking the box next to the headline. For each story you select, please also fill in how much you remember about the story, and whether or not you read the whole story.

Story Name (Headline) How much
remember?		 Read whole story?
Airport spending $500,000 on cameras
Saturn contract up for vote
State leads in commercial development
Mexico's economy regains footing
GM's ad agencies to pool resources
French cruise ship will sail from Toronto to Chicago
Sport-utilities' safety gets good-bad spin
Great Lakes ahoy!

Please indicate which of the following Feature stories you read (consult your news story checkoff sheet) by checking the box next to the headline. For each story you select, please also fill in how much you remember about the story, and whether or not you read the whole story.

Story Name (Headline) How much
remember?		 Read whole story?
Fits and Starts
Deeds of kindness show our best selves
Band's fans get sharp look at Harmonie park session
Ann Landers: Family gets along better...
Judith Martin: Declining to fuss...
DSO offers jazz, pops, kids series
VH1 tribute pays respect to legendary Queen of Soul
Bob Talbert: A talent that impresses...
Jacquelyn Mitchard: Food, food, food...
Liz Smith: Odd Couple II stars original cast
Pet Doctor: Internet offers fun and help for pet owners

What time did you begin reading?

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What time did you finish reading?

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What time is it now?

-- hh:mm am/pm

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