Comments for Pacific Citizen Newspaper http://meganteriyaki.wordpress.com megan's crazy ramblings Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:42:12 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Pacific Citizen Reader’s Survey by Stacy http://meganteriyaki.wordpress.com/2008/07/17/pacific-citizen-readers-survey/#comment-26 Stacy Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:42:12 +0000 http://meganteriyaki.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-26 1. What age group do you fall under? a. 15-17 <b>b. 18-23</b> c. 24-29 d. 30-39 e. 40-49 f. 50+ 2. Do you prefer to read the newspaper or read the news online? a. I prefer to read the newspaper. <b>b. I prefer to read the news online.</b> c. I read both the newspaper and online news. d. I do not read the news. 3. How often do you read the newspaper/news online? a. Everyday <b>b. Every other day</b> c. Once a week d. Once a month e. Never 4. Do you currently receive the Pacific Citizen? <b>a. Yes, as a JACL member.</b> b. Yes, as a nonmember subscriber. c. No, I do not receive the Pacific Citizen, but I read it through a family member/friend who does. d. No, I do not read or receive the Pacific Citizen. i. If you answered “no”, do you read any of the other newspapers? a. The Rafu Shimpo b. Nichibei Times c. Asian Week d. Hokubei Manichi e. Other (please indicate) _________________________________ 5. Have you visited our website, www.pacificcitizen.org? If so, what did you think? <b>a. Yes; it was easy to navigate and very informative.</b> b. Yes; it was difficult to navigate and not worth my time. c. Yes; the information was good, but the website’s look was bad. d. Yes; the look was good but the information was bad. e. No, I have never visited the website. 6. What websites do you visit the most often? (circle all that apply) <b>a. Sports websites (ESPN.com, Sportsillustrated.com, etc)</b> b. Entertainment websites (EW.com, Eonline.com, People.com, etc) c. Fashion websites (vogue.com, elle.com) <b>d. Network websites (facebook.com, myspace.com) e. Blogs</b> f. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________ i. Please indicate which website you visit the most often: __________________________________________________________ 7. What elements do you think make up a good website? (circle all that apply) <b>a. Lots of pictures b. Original content c. Use of macromedia/flash</b> d. Bright colors <b>e. Good organization</b> f. Use of video g. Other (please indicate) 8. What types of articles/stories would you like to see in the Pacific Citizen in the future? <b>a. Internship/job opportunities in the Japanese American and Asian Pacific American communities b. Scholarship opportunities c. Calendar of events by JA and APA groups nationwide d. Entertainment articles focusing on JA and APA faces in the media e. More columnists f. Recipes, restaurant reviews, features on Japanese, JA and APA stores nationwide g. Other (please indicate) --> More JA/APA youth news (i.e. a focus on Nikkei/APA student organizations: what kinds of things these student organizations do, what their passions/goals are, why they do what they do, etc. It'd be good publicity on both ends.)</b> 9. The Pacific Citizen is currently trying to develop a readership amongst Japanese American and Asian Pacific American youth. What do you feel is the main reason youth and young adults in the JA and APA communities do not subscribe to the Pacific Citizen? <b>a. A lot of the youth have never heard of the Pacific Citizen. b. The articles and stories in the Pacific Citizen do not attract the youth’s attention. c. Young people, especially college students, are constantly changing housing addresses, which makes subscription difficult. d. It is easier and cheaper to just read the news online. e. Other (please indicate) --> I think its association with the JACL kind of deters the younger people away because there's still that stigma of the organization being for older Nisei.. but, the dynamics of the JACL are changing dramatically and more and more young professionals are taking on leadership roles, so I don't think this will be that big of an issue anymore.</b> 10. Do you have any other comments/suggestions? <b>This was a blast from the past. Great job with the survey! Hope you get lots of responses. :)</b> 1. What age group do you fall under?
a. 15-17
b. 18-23
c. 24-29
d. 30-39
e. 40-49
f. 50+

2. Do you prefer to read the newspaper or read the news online?
a. I prefer to read the newspaper.
b. I prefer to read the news online.
c. I read both the newspaper and online news.
d. I do not read the news.

3. How often do you read the newspaper/news online?
a. Everyday
b. Every other day
c. Once a week
d. Once a month
e. Never

4. Do you currently receive the Pacific Citizen?
a. Yes, as a JACL member.
b. Yes, as a nonmember subscriber.
c. No, I do not receive the Pacific Citizen, but I read it through a family member/friend who does.
d. No, I do not read or receive the Pacific Citizen.
i. If you answered “no”, do you read any of the other newspapers?
a. The Rafu Shimpo
b. Nichibei Times
c. Asian Week
d. Hokubei Manichi
e. Other (please indicate) _________________________________

5. Have you visited our website, http://www.pacificcitizen.org? If so, what did you think?
a. Yes; it was easy to navigate and very informative.
b. Yes; it was difficult to navigate and not worth my time.
c. Yes; the information was good, but the website’s look was bad.
d. Yes; the look was good but the information was bad.
e. No, I have never visited the website.

6. What websites do you visit the most often? (circle all that apply)
a. Sports websites (ESPN.com, Sportsillustrated.com, etc)
b. Entertainment websites (EW.com, Eonline.com, People.com, etc)
c. Fashion websites (vogue.com, elle.com)
d. Network websites (facebook.com, myspace.com)
e. Blogs
f. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________
i. Please indicate which website you visit the most often:
__________________________________________________________

7. What elements do you think make up a good website? (circle all that apply)
a. Lots of pictures
b. Original content
c. Use of macromedia/flash
d. Bright colors
e. Good organization
f. Use of video
g. Other (please indicate)

8. What types of articles/stories would you like to see in the Pacific Citizen in the future?
a. Internship/job opportunities in the Japanese American and Asian Pacific American communities
b. Scholarship opportunities
c. Calendar of events by JA and APA groups nationwide
d. Entertainment articles focusing on JA and APA faces in the media
e. More columnists
f. Recipes, restaurant reviews, features on Japanese, JA and APA stores nationwide
g. Other (please indicate) –> More JA/APA youth news (i.e. a focus on Nikkei/APA student organizations: what kinds of things these student organizations do, what their passions/goals are, why they do what they do, etc. It’d be good publicity on both ends.)

9. The Pacific Citizen is currently trying to develop a readership amongst Japanese American and Asian Pacific American youth. What do you feel is the main reason youth and young adults in the JA and APA communities do not subscribe to the Pacific Citizen?
a. A lot of the youth have never heard of the Pacific Citizen.
b. The articles and stories in the Pacific Citizen do not attract the youth’s attention.
c. Young people, especially college students, are constantly changing housing addresses, which makes subscription difficult.
d. It is easier and cheaper to just read the news online.
e. Other (please indicate) –> I think its association with the JACL kind of deters the younger people away because there’s still that stigma of the organization being for older Nisei.. but, the dynamics of the JACL are changing dramatically and more and more young professionals are taking on leadership roles, so I don’t think this will be that big of an issue anymore.

10. Do you have any other comments/suggestions?
This was a blast from the past. Great job with the survey! Hope you get lots of responses. :)

]]> Comment on Pacific Citizen Reader’s Survey by Jessica Kawamura http://meganteriyaki.wordpress.com/2008/07/17/pacific-citizen-readers-survey/#comment-25 Jessica Kawamura Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:20:17 +0000 http://meganteriyaki.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-25 Sorry, technologically challenged. Here's my second attempt! 1. What age group do you fall under? a. 15-17 <b>b. 18-23</b> c. 24-29 d. 30-39 e. 40-49 f. 50+ 2. Do you prefer to read the newspaper or read the news online? a. I prefer to read the newspaper. b. I prefer to read the news online. <b>c. I read both the newspaper and online news.</b> d. I do not read the news. 3. How often do you read the newspaper/news online? <b>a. Everyday</b> b. Every other day c. Once a week d. Once a month e. Never 4. Do you currently receive the Pacific Citizen? <b>a. Yes, as a JACL member.</b> b. Yes, as a nonmember subscriber. c. No, I do not receive the Pacific Citizen, but I read it through a family member/friend who does. d. No, I do not read or receive the Pacific Citizen. i. If you answered “no”, do you read any of the other newspapers? a. The Rafu Shimpo b. Nichibei Times c. Asian Week d. Hokubei Manichi e. Other (please indicate) _________________________________ 5. Have you visited our website, http://www.pacificcitizen.org? If so, what did you think? <b>a. Yes; it was easy to navigate and very informative.</b> b. Yes; it was difficult to navigate and not worth my time. c. Yes; the information was good, but the website’s look was bad. d. Yes; the look was good but the information was bad. e. No, I have never visited the website. 6. What websites do you visit the most often? (circle all that apply) a. Sports websites (ESPN.com, Sportsillustrated.com, etc) b. Entertainment websites (EW.com, Eonline.com, People.com, etc) c. Fashion websites (vogue.com, elle.com) <b>d. Network websites (facebook.com, myspace.com)</b> e. Blogs f. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________ i. Please indicate which website you visit the most often: __________________________________________________________ 7. What elements do you think make up a good website? (circle all that apply) a. Lots of pictures b. Original content c. Use of macromedia/flash <b>d. Bright colors <b>e. Good organization</b> f. Use of video g. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________ 8. What types of articles/stories would you like to see in the Pacific Citizen in the future? a. Internship/job opportunities in the Japanese American and Asian Pacific American communities b. Scholarship opportunities <b>c. Calendar of events by JA and APA groups nationwide</b> d. Entertainment articles focusing on JA and APA faces in the media e. More columnists f. Recipes, restaurant reviews, features on Japanese, JA and APA stores nationwide g. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________ 9. The Pacific Citizen is currently trying to develop a readership amongst Japanese American and Asian Pacific American youth. What do you feel is the main reason youth and young adults in the JA and APA communities do not subscribe to the Pacific Citizen? <b>a. A lot of the youth have never heard of the Pacific Citizen.</b> b. The articles and stories in the Pacific Citizen do not attract the youth’s attention. c. Young people, especially college students, are constantly changing housing addresses, which makes subscription difficult. d. It is easier and cheaper to just read the news online. e. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________ 10. Do you have any other comments/suggestions? Are you part of NCI? I’m actually an alum…if so, particularly good luck with your internship! Sorry, technologically challenged. Here’s my second attempt!

1. What age group do you fall under?
a. 15-17
b. 18-23
c. 24-29
d. 30-39
e. 40-49
f. 50+

2. Do you prefer to read the newspaper or read the news online?
a. I prefer to read the newspaper.
b. I prefer to read the news online.
c. I read both the newspaper and online news.
d. I do not read the news.

3. How often do you read the newspaper/news online?
a. Everyday
b. Every other day
c. Once a week
d. Once a month
e. Never

4. Do you currently receive the Pacific Citizen?
a. Yes, as a JACL member.
b. Yes, as a nonmember subscriber.
c. No, I do not receive the Pacific Citizen, but I read it through a family member/friend who does.
d. No, I do not read or receive the Pacific Citizen.
i. If you answered “no”, do you read any of the other newspapers?
a. The Rafu Shimpo
b. Nichibei Times
c. Asian Week
d. Hokubei Manichi
e. Other (please indicate) _________________________________

5. Have you visited our website, http://www.pacificcitizen.org? If so, what did you think?
a. Yes; it was easy to navigate and very informative.
b. Yes; it was difficult to navigate and not worth my time.
c. Yes; the information was good, but the website’s look was bad.
d. Yes; the look was good but the information was bad.
e. No, I have never visited the website.

6. What websites do you visit the most often? (circle all that apply)
a. Sports websites (ESPN.com, Sportsillustrated.com, etc)
b. Entertainment websites (EW.com, Eonline.com, People.com, etc)
c. Fashion websites (vogue.com, elle.com)
d. Network websites (facebook.com, myspace.com)
e. Blogs
f. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________
i. Please indicate which website you visit the most often:
__________________________________________________________

7. What elements do you think make up a good website? (circle all that apply)
a. Lots of pictures
b. Original content
c. Use of macromedia/flash
d. Bright colors
e. Good organization
f. Use of video
g. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________

8. What types of articles/stories would you like to see in the Pacific Citizen in the future?
a. Internship/job opportunities in the Japanese American and Asian Pacific American communities
b. Scholarship opportunities
c. Calendar of events by JA and APA groups nationwide
d. Entertainment articles focusing on JA and APA faces in the media
e. More columnists
f. Recipes, restaurant reviews, features on Japanese, JA and APA stores nationwide
g. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________

9. The Pacific Citizen is currently trying to develop a readership amongst Japanese American and Asian Pacific American youth. What do you feel is the main reason youth and young adults in the JA and APA communities do not subscribe to the Pacific Citizen?
a. A lot of the youth have never heard of the Pacific Citizen.
b. The articles and stories in the Pacific Citizen do not attract the youth’s attention.
c. Young people, especially college students, are constantly changing housing addresses, which makes subscription difficult.
d. It is easier and cheaper to just read the news online.
e. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________

10. Do you have any other comments/suggestions?
Are you part of NCI? I’m actually an alum…if so, particularly good luck with your internship!

]]> Comment on Pacific Citizen Reader’s Survey by Mon http://meganteriyaki.wordpress.com/2008/07/17/pacific-citizen-readers-survey/#comment-24 Mon Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:17:30 +0000 http://meganteriyaki.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-24 1. What age group do you fall under? a. 15-17 <b>b. 18-23</b> c. 24-29 d. 30-39 e. 40-49 f. 50+ 2. Do you prefer to read the newspaper or read the news online? <b>a. I prefer to read the newspaper.</b> b. I prefer to read the news online. c. I read both the newspaper and online news. d. I do not read the news. 3. How often do you read the newspaper/news online? a. Everyday <b>b. Every other day</b> c. Once a week d. Once a month e. Never 4. Do you currently receive the Pacific Citizen? a. Yes, as a JACL member. b. Yes, as a nonmember subscriber. c. No, I do not receive the Pacific Citizen, but I read it through a family member/friend who does. <b>d. No, I do not read or receive the Pacific Citizen.</b> i. If you answered “no”, do you read any of the other newspapers? a. The Rafu Shimpo</b> b. Nichibei Times c. Asian Week d. Hokubei Manichi e. Other (please indicate) <b>____time_____________________________</b> 5. Have you visited our website, www.pacificcitizen.org? If so, what did you think? <b>a. Yes; it was easy to navigate and very informative.</b> b. Yes; it was difficult to navigate and not worth my time. c. Yes; the information was good, but the website’s look was bad. d. Yes; the look was good but the information was bad. e. No, I have never visited the website. 6. What websites do you visit the most often? (circle all that apply) a. Sports websites (ESPN.com, Sportsillustrated.com, etc) b. Entertainment websites (EW.com, Eonline.com, People.com, etc) c. Fashion websites (vogue.com, elle.com) <b>d. Network websites (facebook.com, myspace.com)</b> e. Blogs f. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________ i. Please indicate which website you visit the most often: __________________________________________________________ 7. What elements do you think make up a good website? (circle all that apply) <b>a. Lots of pictures</b> <b>b. Original content</b> c. Use of macromedia/flash d. Bright colors <b>e. Good organization</b> f. Use of video g. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________ 8. What types of articles/stories would you like to see in the Pacific Citizen in the future? <b>a. Internship/job opportunities in the Japanese American and Asian Pacific American communities</b> b. Scholarship opportunities <b>c. Calendar of events by JA and APA groups nationwide</b> <b>d. Entertainment articles focusing on JA and APA faces in the media</b> e. More columnists <b>f. Recipes, restaurant reviews, features on Japanese, JA and APA stores nationwide</b> g. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________ 9. The Pacific Citizen is currently trying to develop a readership amongst Japanese American and Asian Pacific American youth. What do you feel is the main reason youth and young adults in the JA and APA communities do not subscribe to the Pacific Citizen? a. A lot of the youth have never heard of the Pacific Citizen. <b>b. The articles and stories in the Pacific Citizen do not attract the youth’s attention.</b> c. Young people, especially college students, are constantly changing housing addresses, which makes subscription difficult. d. It is easier and cheaper to just read the news online. e. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________ 10. Do you have any other comments/suggestions? Please write here in the space provided ^_^ 1. What age group do you fall under?
a. 15-17
b. 18-23
c. 24-29
d. 30-39
e. 40-49
f. 50+

2. Do you prefer to read the newspaper or read the news online?
a. I prefer to read the newspaper.
b. I prefer to read the news online.
c. I read both the newspaper and online news.
d. I do not read the news.

3. How often do you read the newspaper/news online?
a. Everyday
b. Every other day
c. Once a week
d. Once a month
e. Never

4. Do you currently receive the Pacific Citizen?
a. Yes, as a JACL member.
b. Yes, as a nonmember subscriber.
c. No, I do not receive the Pacific Citizen, but I read it through a family member/friend who does.
d. No, I do not read or receive the Pacific Citizen.
i. If you answered “no”, do you read any of the other newspapers?
a. The Rafu Shimpo
b. Nichibei Times
c. Asian Week
d. Hokubei Manichi
e. Other (please indicate) ____time_____________________________

5. Have you visited our website, http://www.pacificcitizen.org? If so, what did you think?
a. Yes; it was easy to navigate and very informative.
b. Yes; it was difficult to navigate and not worth my time.
c. Yes; the information was good, but the website’s look was bad.
d. Yes; the look was good but the information was bad.
e. No, I have never visited the website.

6. What websites do you visit the most often? (circle all that apply)
a. Sports websites (ESPN.com, Sportsillustrated.com, etc)
b. Entertainment websites (EW.com, Eonline.com, People.com, etc)
c. Fashion websites (vogue.com, elle.com)
d. Network websites (facebook.com, myspace.com)
e. Blogs
f. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________
i. Please indicate which website you visit the most often:
__________________________________________________________

7. What elements do you think make up a good website? (circle all that apply)
a. Lots of pictures
b. Original content
c. Use of macromedia/flash
d. Bright colors
e. Good organization
f. Use of video
g. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________

8. What types of articles/stories would you like to see in the Pacific Citizen in the future?
a. Internship/job opportunities in the Japanese American and Asian Pacific American communities
b. Scholarship opportunities
c. Calendar of events by JA and APA groups nationwide
d. Entertainment articles focusing on JA and APA faces in the media
e. More columnists
f. Recipes, restaurant reviews, features on Japanese, JA and APA stores nationwide
g. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________

9. The Pacific Citizen is currently trying to develop a readership amongst Japanese American and Asian Pacific American youth. What do you feel is the main reason youth and young adults in the JA and APA communities do not subscribe to the Pacific Citizen?
a. A lot of the youth have never heard of the Pacific Citizen.
b. The articles and stories in the Pacific Citizen do not attract the youth’s attention.
c. Young people, especially college students, are constantly changing housing addresses, which makes subscription difficult.
d. It is easier and cheaper to just read the news online.
e. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________

10. Do you have any other comments/suggestions?
Please write here in the space provided ^_^

]]> Comment on Pacific Citizen Reader’s Survey by KAWAII KO CHAN http://meganteriyaki.wordpress.com/2008/07/17/pacific-citizen-readers-survey/#comment-22 KAWAII KO CHAN Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:06:31 +0000 http://meganteriyaki.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-22 1. What age group do you fall under? a. 15-17 <b> b. 18-23 <b> c. 24-29 d. 30-39 e. 40-49 f. 50+ 2. Do you prefer to read the newspaper or read the news online? a. I prefer to read the newspaper. b. I prefer to read the news online. <b> c. I read both the newspaper and online news. <b> d. I do not read the news. 3. How often do you read the newspaper/news online? a. Everyday <b>b. Every other day <b> c. Once a week d. Once a month e. Never 4. Do you currently receive the Pacific Citizen? <b> a. Yes, as a JACL member. <b> b. Yes, as a nonmember subscriber. c. No, I do not receive the Pacific Citizen, but I read it through a family member/friend who does. d. No, I do not read or receive the Pacific Citizen. i. If you answered “no”, do you read any of the other newspapers? a. The Rafu Shimpo b. Nichibei Times c. Asian Week d. Hokubei Manichi e. Other (please indicate) _________________________________ 5. Have you visited our website, www.pacificcitizen.org? If so, what did you think? <b>a. Yes; it was easy to navigate and very informative. <b> b. Yes; it was difficult to navigate and not worth my time. c. Yes; the information was good, but the website’s look was bad. d. Yes; the look was good but the information was bad. e. No, I have never visited the website. 6. What websites do you visit the most often? (circle all that apply) a. Sports websites (ESPN.com, Sportsillustrated.com, etc) b. Entertainment websites (EW.com, Eonline.com, People.com, etc) c. Fashion websites (vogue.com, elle.com) <b> d. Network websites (facebook.com, myspace.com) <b> <b>e. Blogs <b> f. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________ i. Please indicate which website you visit the most often: __________________________________________________________ 7. What elements do you think make up a good website? (circle all that apply) a. Lots of pictures b. Original content c. Use of macromedia/flash d. Bright colors e. Good organization f. Use of video <b>g. Other (please indicate) ___all of the above_________________________________________<b> 8. What types of articles/stories would you like to see in the Pacific Citizen in the future? <b> a. Internship/job opportunities in the Japanese American and Asian Pacific American communities <b> b. Scholarship opportunities c. Calendar of events by JA and APA groups nationwide d. Entertainment articles focusing on JA and APA faces in the media e. More columnists f. Recipes, restaurant reviews, features on Japanese, JA and APA stores nationwide g. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________ 9. The Pacific Citizen is currently trying to develop a readership amongst Japanese American and Asian Pacific American youth. What do you feel is the main reason youth and young adults in the JA and APA communities do not subscribe to the Pacific Citizen? a. A lot of the youth have never heard of the Pacific Citizen. <b>b. The articles and stories in the Pacific Citizen do not attract the youth’s attention. <b> c. Young people, especially college students, are constantly changing housing addresses, which makes subscription difficult. d. It is easier and cheaper to just read the news online. e. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________ 10. Do you have any other comments/suggestions? Please write here in the space provided ^_^ 1. What age group do you fall under?
a. 15-17
b. 18-23
c. 24-29
d. 30-39
e. 40-49
f. 50+

2. Do you prefer to read the newspaper or read the news online?
a. I prefer to read the newspaper.
b. I prefer to read the news online.
 c. I read both the newspaper and online news.
d. I do not read the news.

3. How often do you read the newspaper/news online?
a. Everyday
b. Every other day
c. Once a week
d. Once a month
e. Never

4. Do you currently receive the Pacific Citizen?
 a. Yes, as a JACL member.
b. Yes, as a nonmember subscriber.
c. No, I do not receive the Pacific Citizen, but I read it through a family member/friend who does.
d. No, I do not read or receive the Pacific Citizen.
i. If you answered “no”, do you read any of the other newspapers?
a. The Rafu Shimpo
b. Nichibei Times
c. Asian Week
d. Hokubei Manichi
e. Other (please indicate) _________________________________

5. Have you visited our website, http://www.pacificcitizen.org? If so, what did you think?
a. Yes; it was easy to navigate and very informative.
b. Yes; it was difficult to navigate and not worth my time.
c. Yes; the information was good, but the website’s look was bad.
d. Yes; the look was good but the information was bad.
e. No, I have never visited the website.

6. What websites do you visit the most often? (circle all that apply)
a. Sports websites (ESPN.com, Sportsillustrated.com, etc)
b. Entertainment websites (EW.com, Eonline.com, People.com, etc)
c. Fashion websites (vogue.com, elle.com)
 d. Network websites (facebook.com, myspace.com)
e. Blogs
f. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________
i. Please indicate which website you visit the most often:
__________________________________________________________

7. What elements do you think make up a good website? (circle all that apply)
a. Lots of pictures
b. Original content
c. Use of macromedia/flash
d. Bright colors
e. Good organization
f. Use of video
g. Other (please indicate) ___all of the above_________________________________________

8. What types of articles/stories would you like to see in the Pacific Citizen in the future?
 a. Internship/job opportunities in the Japanese American and Asian Pacific American communities
b. Scholarship opportunities
c. Calendar of events by JA and APA groups nationwide
d. Entertainment articles focusing on JA and APA faces in the media
e. More columnists
f. Recipes, restaurant reviews, features on Japanese, JA and APA stores nationwide
g. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________

9. The Pacific Citizen is currently trying to develop a readership amongst Japanese American and Asian Pacific American youth. What do you feel is the main reason youth and young adults in the JA and APA communities do not subscribe to the Pacific Citizen?
a. A lot of the youth have never heard of the Pacific Citizen.
b. The articles and stories in the Pacific Citizen do not attract the youth’s attention.
c. Young people, especially college students, are constantly changing housing addresses, which makes subscription difficult.
d. It is easier and cheaper to just read the news online.
e. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________

10. Do you have any other comments/suggestions?
Please write here in the space provided ^_^

]]> Comment on Pacific Citizen Reader’s Survey by anonymous http://meganteriyaki.wordpress.com/2008/07/17/pacific-citizen-readers-survey/#comment-21 anonymous Tue, 22 Jul 2008 03:54:39 +0000 http://meganteriyaki.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-21 1. What age group do you fall under? a. 15-17 <b>b. 18-23</b> c. 24-29 d. 30-39 e. 40-49 f. 50+ 2. Do you prefer to read the newspaper or read the news online? a. I prefer to read the newspaper. b. I prefer to read the news online. <b>c. I read both the newspaper and online news.</b> d. I do not read the news. 3. How often do you read the newspaper/news online? <b>a. Everyday</b> b. Every other day c. Once a week d. Once a month e. Never 4. Do you currently receive the Pacific Citizen? a. Yes, as a JACL member. b. Yes, as a nonmember subscriber. <b>c. No, I do not receive the Pacific Citizen, but I read it through a family member/friend who does.</b> d. No, I do not read or receive the Pacific Citizen. i. If you answered “no”, do you read any of the other newspapers? a. The Rafu Shimpo b. Nichibei Times c. Asian Week d. Hokubei Manichi e. Other (please indicate) _________________________________ 5. Have you visited our website, www.pacificcitizen.org? If so, what did you think? a. Yes; it was easy to navigate and very informative. b. Yes; it was difficult to navigate and not worth my time. <b>c. Yes; the information was good, but the website’s look was bad.</b> d. Yes; the look was good but the information was bad. e. No, I have never visited the website. 6. What websites do you visit the most often? (circle all that apply) a. Sports websites (ESPN.com, Sportsillustrated.com, etc) <b>b. Entertainment websites (EW.com, Eonline.com, People.com, etc)</b> c. Fashion websites (vogue.com, elle.com) d. Network websites (facebook.com, myspace.com) e. Blogs <b>f. Other (please indicate)</b> i. Please indicate which website you visit the most often: <b>Online news sites (local newspapers, NYTimes, Health Journals) </b> 7. What elements do you think make up a good website? (circle all that apply) a. Lots of pictures b. Original content <b>c. Use of macromedia/flash</b> d. Bright colors <b>e. Good organization</b> <b>f. Use of video</b> <b>g. Other (please indicate) </b> <b>A nice balance of worthwhile pictures and content. Content should be concise and relevant. Don't post pictures, content and flash graphics for the sake of posting. Effective navigation -- where I don't have to think about finding nav bar or content, etc.</b> 8. What types of articles/stories would you like to see in the Pacific Citizen in the future? <b>a. Internship/job opportunities in the Japanese American and Asian Pacific American communities</b> <b>b. Scholarship opportunities</b> <b>c. Calendar of events by JA and APA groups nationwide</b> <b>d. Entertainment articles focusing on JA and APA faces in the media</b> e. More columnists <b>f. Recipes, restaurant reviews, features on Japanese, JA and APA stores nationwide</b> <b>g. Other (please indicate)</b> <b>Databases regarding APAs (i.e., health stats, media stats, marketing stats)</b> 9. The Pacific Citizen is currently trying to develop a readership amongst Japanese American and Asian Pacific American youth. What do you feel is the main reason youth and young adults in the JA and APA communities do not subscribe to the Pacific Citizen? <b>a. A lot of the youth have never heard of the Pacific Citizen.</b> b. The articles and stories in the Pacific Citizen do not attract the youth’s attention. c. Young people, especially college students, are constantly changing housing addresses, which makes subscription difficult. d. It is easier and cheaper to just read the news online. e. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________ 10. Do you have any other comments/suggestions? Please write here in the space provided ^_^ 1. What age group do you fall under?
a. 15-17
b. 18-23
c. 24-29
d. 30-39
e. 40-49
f. 50+

2. Do you prefer to read the newspaper or read the news online?
a. I prefer to read the newspaper.
b. I prefer to read the news online.
c. I read both the newspaper and online news.
d. I do not read the news.

3. How often do you read the newspaper/news online?
a. Everyday
b. Every other day
c. Once a week
d. Once a month
e. Never

4. Do you currently receive the Pacific Citizen?
a. Yes, as a JACL member.
b. Yes, as a nonmember subscriber.
c. No, I do not receive the Pacific Citizen, but I read it through a family member/friend who does.
d. No, I do not read or receive the Pacific Citizen.
i. If you answered “no”, do you read any of the other newspapers?
a. The Rafu Shimpo
b. Nichibei Times
c. Asian Week
d. Hokubei Manichi
e. Other (please indicate) _________________________________

5. Have you visited our website, http://www.pacificcitizen.org? If so, what did you think?
a. Yes; it was easy to navigate and very informative.
b. Yes; it was difficult to navigate and not worth my time.
c. Yes; the information was good, but the website’s look was bad.
d. Yes; the look was good but the information was bad.
e. No, I have never visited the website.

6. What websites do you visit the most often? (circle all that apply)
a. Sports websites (ESPN.com, Sportsillustrated.com, etc)
b. Entertainment websites (EW.com, Eonline.com, People.com, etc)
c. Fashion websites (vogue.com, elle.com)
d. Network websites (facebook.com, myspace.com)
e. Blogs
f. Other (please indicate)
i. Please indicate which website you visit the most often:
Online news sites (local newspapers, NYTimes, Health Journals)

7. What elements do you think make up a good website? (circle all that apply)
a. Lots of pictures
b. Original content
c. Use of macromedia/flash
d. Bright colors
e. Good organization
f. Use of video
g. Other (please indicate)
A nice balance of worthwhile pictures and content. Content should be concise and relevant. Don’t post pictures, content and flash graphics for the sake of posting. Effective navigation — where I don’t have to think about finding nav bar or content, etc.

8. What types of articles/stories would you like to see in the Pacific Citizen in the future?
a. Internship/job opportunities in the Japanese American and Asian Pacific American communities
b. Scholarship opportunities
c. Calendar of events by JA and APA groups nationwide
d. Entertainment articles focusing on JA and APA faces in the media
e. More columnists
f. Recipes, restaurant reviews, features on Japanese, JA and APA stores nationwide
g. Other (please indicate)
Databases regarding APAs (i.e., health stats, media stats, marketing stats)

9. The Pacific Citizen is currently trying to develop a readership amongst Japanese American and Asian Pacific American youth. What do you feel is the main reason youth and young adults in the JA and APA communities do not subscribe to the Pacific Citizen?
a. A lot of the youth have never heard of the Pacific Citizen.
b. The articles and stories in the Pacific Citizen do not attract the youth’s attention.
c. Young people, especially college students, are constantly changing housing addresses, which makes subscription difficult.
d. It is easier and cheaper to just read the news online.
e. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________

10. Do you have any other comments/suggestions?
Please write here in the space provided ^_^

]]> Comment on Pacific Citizen Reader’s Survey by Anon http://meganteriyaki.wordpress.com/2008/07/17/pacific-citizen-readers-survey/#comment-20 Anon Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:07:47 +0000 http://meganteriyaki.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-20 1. What age group do you fall under? a. 15-17 b. 18-23 <b>c. 24-29</b> d. 30-39 e. 40-49 f. 50+ 2. Do you prefer to read the newspaper or read the news online? a. I prefer to read the newspaper. <b>b. I prefer to read the news online.</b> c. I read both the newspaper and online news. d. I do not read the news. 3. How often do you read the newspaper/news online? a. Everyday <b>b. Every other day</b> c. Once a week d. Once a month e. Never 4. Do you currently receive the Pacific Citizen? <b>a. Yes, as a JACL member.</b> b. Yes, as a nonmember subscriber. c. No, I do not receive the Pacific Citizen, but I read it through a family member/friend who does. d. No, I do not read or receive the Pacific Citizen. i. If you answered “no”, do you read any of the other newspapers? a. The Rafu Shimpo b. Nichibei Times c. Asian Week d. Hokubei Manichi e. Other (please indicate) _________________________________ 5. Have you visited our website, www.pacificcitizen.org? If so, what did you think? a. Yes; it was easy to navigate and very informative. b. Yes; it was difficult to navigate and not worth my time. c. Yes; the information was good, but the website’s look was bad. d. Yes; the look was good but the information was bad. e. No, I have never visited the website. 6. What websites do you visit the most often? (circle all that apply) a. Sports websites (ESPN.com, Sportsillustrated.com, etc) b. Entertainment websites (EW.com, Eonline.com, People.com, etc) c. Fashion websites (vogue.com, elle.com) <b>d. Network websites (facebook.com, myspace.com)</b> e. Blogs <b>f. Other (yahoo.com, google.com for news) </b>____________________________________________ i. Please indicate which website you visit the most often: __________________________________________________________ 7. What elements do you think make up a good website? (circle all that apply) a. Lots of pictures b. Original content c. Use of macromedia/flash d. Bright colors <b>e. Good organization</b> f. Use of video g. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________ 8. What types of articles/stories would you like to see in the Pacific Citizen in the future? <b>a. Internship/job opportunities in the Japanese American and Asian Pacific American communities</b> b. Scholarship opportunities c. Calendar of events by JA and APA groups nationwide d. Entertainment articles focusing on JA and APA faces in the media e. More columnists f. Recipes, restaurant reviews, features on Japanese, JA and APA stores nationwide g. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________ 9. The Pacific Citizen is currently trying to develop a readership amongst Japanese American and Asian Pacific American youth. What do you feel is the main reason youth and young adults in the JA and APA communities do not subscribe to the Pacific Citizen? <b>a. A lot of the youth have never heard of the Pacific Citizen.</b> b. The articles and stories in the Pacific Citizen do not attract the youth’s attention. c. Young people, especially college students, are constantly changing housing addresses, which makes subscription difficult. <b>d. It is easier and cheaper to just read the news online.</b> e. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________ 10. Do you have any other comments/suggestions? no 1. What age group do you fall under?
a. 15-17
b. 18-23
c. 24-29
d. 30-39
e. 40-49
f. 50+

2. Do you prefer to read the newspaper or read the news online?
a. I prefer to read the newspaper.
b. I prefer to read the news online.
c. I read both the newspaper and online news.
d. I do not read the news.

3. How often do you read the newspaper/news online?
a. Everyday
b. Every other day
c. Once a week
d. Once a month
e. Never

4. Do you currently receive the Pacific Citizen?
a. Yes, as a JACL member.
b. Yes, as a nonmember subscriber.
c. No, I do not receive the Pacific Citizen, but I read it through a family member/friend who does.
d. No, I do not read or receive the Pacific Citizen.
i. If you answered “no”, do you read any of the other newspapers?
a. The Rafu Shimpo
b. Nichibei Times
c. Asian Week
d. Hokubei Manichi
e. Other (please indicate) _________________________________

5. Have you visited our website, http://www.pacificcitizen.org? If so, what did you think?
a. Yes; it was easy to navigate and very informative.
b. Yes; it was difficult to navigate and not worth my time.
c. Yes; the information was good, but the website’s look was bad.
d. Yes; the look was good but the information was bad.
e. No, I have never visited the website.

6. What websites do you visit the most often? (circle all that apply)
a. Sports websites (ESPN.com, Sportsillustrated.com, etc)
b. Entertainment websites (EW.com, Eonline.com, People.com, etc)
c. Fashion websites (vogue.com, elle.com)
d. Network websites (facebook.com, myspace.com)
e. Blogs
f. Other (yahoo.com, google.com for news) ____________________________________________
i. Please indicate which website you visit the most often:
__________________________________________________________

7. What elements do you think make up a good website? (circle all that apply)
a. Lots of pictures
b. Original content
c. Use of macromedia/flash
d. Bright colors
e. Good organization
f. Use of video
g. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________

8. What types of articles/stories would you like to see in the Pacific Citizen in the future?
a. Internship/job opportunities in the Japanese American and Asian Pacific American communities
b. Scholarship opportunities
c. Calendar of events by JA and APA groups nationwide
d. Entertainment articles focusing on JA and APA faces in the media
e. More columnists
f. Recipes, restaurant reviews, features on Japanese, JA and APA stores nationwide
g. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________

9. The Pacific Citizen is currently trying to develop a readership amongst Japanese American and Asian Pacific American youth. What do you feel is the main reason youth and young adults in the JA and APA communities do not subscribe to the Pacific Citizen?
a. A lot of the youth have never heard of the Pacific Citizen.
b. The articles and stories in the Pacific Citizen do not attract the youth’s attention.
c. Young people, especially college students, are constantly changing housing addresses, which makes subscription difficult.
d. It is easier and cheaper to just read the news online.
e. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________

10. Do you have any other comments/suggestions?
no

]]> Comment on Pacific Citizen Reader’s Survey by kristin http://meganteriyaki.wordpress.com/2008/07/17/pacific-citizen-readers-survey/#comment-19 kristin Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:57:33 +0000 http://meganteriyaki.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-19 1. What age group do you fall under? a. 15-17 <b>b. 18-23</b> c. 24-29 d. 30-39 e. 40-49 f. 50+ 2. Do you prefer to read the newspaper or read the news online? a. I prefer to read the newspaper. b. I prefer to read the news online. <b>c. I read both the newspaper and online news.</b> d. I do not read the news. 3. How often do you read the newspaper/news online? <b>a. Everyday</b> b. Every other day c. Once a week d. Once a month e. Never 4. Do you currently receive the Pacific Citizen? a. Yes, as a JACL member. b. Yes, as a nonmember subscriber. <b>c. No, I do not receive the Pacific Citizen, but I read it through a family member/friend who does.</b> d. No, I do not read or receive the Pacific Citizen. i. If you answered “no”, do you read any of the other newspapers? <b> a. The Rafu Shimpo</b> b. Nichibei Times c. Asian Week d. Hokubei Manichi e. Other (please indicate) _________________________________ 5. Have you visited our website, www.pacificcitizen.org? If so, what did you think? <b>a. Yes; it was easy to navigate and very informative.</b> b. Yes; it was difficult to navigate and not worth my time. c. Yes; the information was good, but the website’s look was bad. d. Yes; the look was good but the information was bad. e. No, I have never visited the website. 6. What websites do you visit the most often? (circle all that apply) a. Sports websites (ESPN.com, Sportsillustrated.com, etc) b. Entertainment websites (EW.com, Eonline.com, People.com, etc) c. Fashion websites (vogue.com, elle.com) <b>d. Network websites (facebook.com, myspace.com)</b> <b>e. Blogs</b> f. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________ i. Please indicate which website you visit the most often: _gmail, facebook, racialicious.com, various blogs on race, gender, feminism, etc., wikipedia _________________________________________________________ 7. What elements do you think make up a good website? (circle all that apply) <b>a. Lots of pictures b. Original content c. Use of macromedia/flash d. Bright colors e. Good organization f. Use of video</b> g. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________ 8. What types of articles/stories would you like to see in the Pacific Citizen in the future? <b>a. Internship/job opportunities in the Japanese American and Asian Pacific American communities b. Scholarship opportunities c. Calendar of events by JA and APA groups nationwide d. Entertainment articles focusing on JA and APA faces in the media</b> e. More columnists f. Recipes, restaurant reviews, features on Japanese, JA and APA stores nationwide g. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________ 9. The Pacific Citizen is currently trying to develop a readership amongst Japanese American and Asian Pacific American youth. What do you feel is the main reason youth and young adults in the JA and APA communities do not subscribe to the Pacific Citizen? <b>a. A lot of the youth have never heard of the Pacific Citizen.</b> b. The articles and stories in the Pacific Citizen do not attract the youth’s attention. c. Young people, especially college students, are constantly changing housing addresses, which makes subscription difficult. <b>d. It is easier and cheaper to just read the news online.</b> e. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________ 10. Do you have any other comments/suggestions? Please write here in the space provided ^_^ 1. What age group do you fall under?
a. 15-17
b. 18-23
c. 24-29
d. 30-39
e. 40-49
f. 50+

2. Do you prefer to read the newspaper or read the news online?
a. I prefer to read the newspaper.
b. I prefer to read the news online.
c. I read both the newspaper and online news.
d. I do not read the news.

3. How often do you read the newspaper/news online?
a. Everyday
b. Every other day
c. Once a week
d. Once a month
e. Never

4. Do you currently receive the Pacific Citizen?
a. Yes, as a JACL member.
b. Yes, as a nonmember subscriber.
c. No, I do not receive the Pacific Citizen, but I read it through a family member/friend who does.
d. No, I do not read or receive the Pacific Citizen.
i. If you answered “no”, do you read any of the other newspapers?
a. The Rafu Shimpo
b. Nichibei Times
c. Asian Week
d. Hokubei Manichi
e. Other (please indicate) _________________________________

5. Have you visited our website, http://www.pacificcitizen.org? If so, what did you think?
a. Yes; it was easy to navigate and very informative.
b. Yes; it was difficult to navigate and not worth my time.
c. Yes; the information was good, but the website’s look was bad.
d. Yes; the look was good but the information was bad.
e. No, I have never visited the website.

6. What websites do you visit the most often? (circle all that apply)
a. Sports websites (ESPN.com, Sportsillustrated.com, etc)
b. Entertainment websites (EW.com, Eonline.com, People.com, etc)
c. Fashion websites (vogue.com, elle.com)
d. Network websites (facebook.com, myspace.com)
e. Blogs
f. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________
i. Please indicate which website you visit the most often:
_gmail, facebook, racialicious.com, various blogs on race, gender, feminism, etc., wikipedia _________________________________________________________

7. What elements do you think make up a good website? (circle all that apply)
a. Lots of pictures
b. Original content
c. Use of macromedia/flash
d. Bright colors
e. Good organization
f. Use of video
g. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________

8. What types of articles/stories would you like to see in the Pacific Citizen in the future?
a. Internship/job opportunities in the Japanese American and Asian Pacific American communities
b. Scholarship opportunities
c. Calendar of events by JA and APA groups nationwide
d. Entertainment articles focusing on JA and APA faces in the media
e. More columnists
f. Recipes, restaurant reviews, features on Japanese, JA and APA stores nationwide
g. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________

9. The Pacific Citizen is currently trying to develop a readership amongst Japanese American and Asian Pacific American youth. What do you feel is the main reason youth and young adults in the JA and APA communities do not subscribe to the Pacific Citizen?
a. A lot of the youth have never heard of the Pacific Citizen.
b. The articles and stories in the Pacific Citizen do not attract the youth’s attention.
c. Young people, especially college students, are constantly changing housing addresses, which makes subscription difficult.
d. It is easier and cheaper to just read the news online.
e. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________

10. Do you have any other comments/suggestions?
Please write here in the space provided ^_^

]]> Comment on Pacific Citizen Reader’s Survey by Miki http://meganteriyaki.wordpress.com/2008/07/17/pacific-citizen-readers-survey/#comment-18 Miki Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:11:59 +0000 http://meganteriyaki.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-18 1. What age group do you fall under? a. 15-17 <b><b>b. 18-23 <b>c. 24-29</b> d. 30-39 e. 40-49 f. 50+ <b>2. Do you prefer to read the newspaper or read the news online? <b>a. I prefer to read the newspaper. <b>b. I prefer to read the news online.</b> c. I read both the newspaper and online news. d. I do not read the news. 3. How often do you read the newspaper/news online? a. Everyday b. Every other day c. Once a week <b>d. Once a month</b> e. Never 4. Do you currently receive the Pacific Citizen? a. Yes, as a JACL member. b. Yes, as a nonmember subscriber. c. No, I do not receive the Pacific Citizen, but I read it through a family member/friend who does. <b>d. No, I do not read or receive the Pacific Citizen.</b> i. If you answered “no”, do you read any of the other newspapers? <b> a. The Rafu Shimpo b. Nichibei Times c. Asian Week d. Hokubei Manichi</b> e. Other (please indicate) _________________________________ 5. Have you visited our website, www.pacificcitizen.org? If so, what did you think? a. Yes; it was easy to navigate and very informative. b. Yes; it was difficult to navigate and not worth my time. c. Yes; the information was good, but the website’s look was bad. d. Yes; the look was good but the information was bad. <b>e. No, I have never visited the website.</b> 6. What websites do you visit the most often? (circle all that apply) a. Sports websites (ESPN.com, Sportsillustrated.com, etc) b. Entertainment websites (EW.com, Eonline.com, People.com, etc) c. Fashion websites (vogue.com, elle.com) <b>d. Network websites (facebook.com, myspace.com)</b> e. Blogs f. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________ i. Please indicate which website you visit the most often: __________________________________________________________ 7. What elements do you think make up a good website? (circle all that apply) <b>a. Lots of pictures</b> <b>b. Original content</b> <b>c. Use of macromedia/flash</b> <b>d. Bright colors</b> <b>e. Good organization</b> <b>f. Use of video</b> g. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________ 8. What types of articles/stories would you like to see in the Pacific Citizen in the future? <b>a. Internship/job opportunities in the Japanese American and Asian Pacific American communities b. Scholarship opportunities c. Calendar of events by JA and APA groups nationwide d. Entertainment articles focusing on JA and APA faces in the media e. More columnists f. Recipes, restaurant reviews, features on Japanese, JA and APA stores nationwide</b> g. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________ 9. The Pacific Citizen is currently trying to develop a readership amongst Japanese American and Asian Pacific American youth. What do you feel is the main reason youth and young adults in the JA and APA communities do not subscribe to the Pacific Citizen? <b>a. A lot of the youth have never heard of the Pacific Citizen.</b> b. The articles and stories in the Pacific Citizen do not attract the youth’s attention. <b>c. Young people, especially college students, are constantly changing housing addresses, which makes subscription difficult.</b> <b>d. It is easier and cheaper to just read the news online.</b> e. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________ 10. Do you have any other comments/suggestions? Please write here in the space provided ^_^ 1. What age group do you fall under?
a. 15-17
b. 18-23
c. 24-29
d. 30-39
e. 40-49
f. 50+

2. Do you prefer to read the newspaper or read the news online?
a. I prefer to read the newspaper.
b. I prefer to read the news online.
c. I read both the newspaper and online news.
d. I do not read the news.

3. How often do you read the newspaper/news online?
a. Everyday
b. Every other day
c. Once a week
d. Once a month
e. Never

4. Do you currently receive the Pacific Citizen?
a. Yes, as a JACL member.
b. Yes, as a nonmember subscriber.
c. No, I do not receive the Pacific Citizen, but I read it through a family member/friend who does.
d. No, I do not read or receive the Pacific Citizen.
i. If you answered “no”, do you read any of the other newspapers?
a. The Rafu Shimpo
b. Nichibei Times
c. Asian Week
d. Hokubei Manichi
e. Other (please indicate) _________________________________

5. Have you visited our website, http://www.pacificcitizen.org? If so, what did you think?
a. Yes; it was easy to navigate and very informative.
b. Yes; it was difficult to navigate and not worth my time.
c. Yes; the information was good, but the website’s look was bad.
d. Yes; the look was good but the information was bad.
e. No, I have never visited the website.

6. What websites do you visit the most often? (circle all that apply)
a. Sports websites (ESPN.com, Sportsillustrated.com, etc)
b. Entertainment websites (EW.com, Eonline.com, People.com, etc)
c. Fashion websites (vogue.com, elle.com)
d. Network websites (facebook.com, myspace.com)
e. Blogs
f. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________
i. Please indicate which website you visit the most often:
__________________________________________________________

7. What elements do you think make up a good website? (circle all that apply)
a. Lots of pictures
b. Original content
c. Use of macromedia/flash
d. Bright colors
e. Good organization
f. Use of video
g. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________

8. What types of articles/stories would you like to see in the Pacific Citizen in the future?
a. Internship/job opportunities in the Japanese American and Asian Pacific American communities
b. Scholarship opportunities
c. Calendar of events by JA and APA groups nationwide
d. Entertainment articles focusing on JA and APA faces in the media
e. More columnists
f. Recipes, restaurant reviews, features on Japanese, JA and APA stores nationwide
g. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________

9. The Pacific Citizen is currently trying to develop a readership amongst Japanese American and Asian Pacific American youth. What do you feel is the main reason youth and young adults in the JA and APA communities do not subscribe to the Pacific Citizen?
a. A lot of the youth have never heard of the Pacific Citizen.
b. The articles and stories in the Pacific Citizen do not attract the youth’s attention.
c. Young people, especially college students, are constantly changing housing addresses, which makes subscription difficult.
d. It is easier and cheaper to just read the news online.
e. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________

10. Do you have any other comments/suggestions?
Please write here in the space provided ^_^

]]> Comment on Pacific Citizen Reader’s Survey by s http://meganteriyaki.wordpress.com/2008/07/17/pacific-citizen-readers-survey/#comment-17 s Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:50:17 +0000 http://meganteriyaki.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-17 1. What age group do you fall under? a. 15-17 <b>b. 18-23</b> c. 24-29 d. 30-39 e. 40-49 f. 50+ 2. Do you prefer to read the newspaper or read the news online? <b>a. I prefer to read the newspaper.</b> b. I prefer to read the news online. c. I read both the newspaper and online news. d. I do not read the news. 3. How often do you read the newspaper/news online? a. Everyday <b>b. Every other day</b> c. Once a week d. Once a month e. Never 4. Do you currently receive the Pacific Citizen? <b>a. Yes, as a JACL member.</b> b. Yes, as a nonmember subscriber. c. No, I do not receive the Pacific Citizen, but I read it through a family member/friend who does. d. No, I do not read or receive the Pacific Citizen. i. If you answered “no”, do you read any of the other newspapers? a. The Rafu Shimpo b. Nichibei Times c. Asian Week d. Hokubei Manichi e. Other (please indicate) _________________________________ 5. Have you visited our website, www.pacificcitizen.org? If so, what did you think? <b>a. Yes; it was easy to navigate and very informative.</b> b. Yes; it was difficult to navigate and not worth my time. c. Yes; the information was good, but the website’s look was bad. d. Yes; the look was good but the information was bad. e. No, I have never visited the website. 6. What websites do you visit the most often? (circle all that apply) a. Sports websites (ESPN.com, Sportsillustrated.com, etc) b. Entertainment websites (EW.com, Eonline.com, People.com, etc) c. Fashion websites (vogue.com, elle.com) d. Network websites (facebook.com, myspace.com) <b>e. Blogs</b> f. Other (please indicate) _news_________________________________________ i. Please indicate which website you visit the most often: bbc and new york times____________________ 7. What elements do you think make up a good website? (circle all that apply) a. Lots of pictures <b>b. Original content</b> c. Use of macromedia/flash d. Bright colors <b>e. Good organization</b> f. Use of video g. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________ 8. What types of articles/stories would you like to see in the Pacific Citizen in the future? <b>a. Internship/job opportunities in the Japanese American and Asian Pacific American communities b. Scholarship opportunities c. Calendar of events by JA and APA groups nationwide</b> d. Entertainment articles focusing on JA and APA faces in the media e. More columnists f. Recipes, restaurant reviews, features on Japanese, JA and APA stores nationwide g. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________ 9. The Pacific Citizen is currently trying to develop a readership amongst Japanese American and Asian Pacific American youth. What do you feel is the main reason youth and young adults in the JA and APA communities do not subscribe to the Pacific Citizen? <b>a. A lot of the youth have never heard of the Pacific Citizen.</b> b. The articles and stories in the Pacific Citizen do not attract the youth’s attention. c. Young people, especially college students, are constantly changing housing addresses, which makes subscription difficult. d. It is easier and cheaper to just read the news online. e. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________ 10. Do you have any other comments/suggestions? 1. What age group do you fall under?
a. 15-17
b. 18-23
c. 24-29
d. 30-39
e. 40-49
f. 50+

2. Do you prefer to read the newspaper or read the news online?
a. I prefer to read the newspaper.
b. I prefer to read the news online.
c. I read both the newspaper and online news.
d. I do not read the news.

3. How often do you read the newspaper/news online?
a. Everyday
b. Every other day
c. Once a week
d. Once a month
e. Never

4. Do you currently receive the Pacific Citizen?
a. Yes, as a JACL member.
b. Yes, as a nonmember subscriber.
c. No, I do not receive the Pacific Citizen, but I read it through a family member/friend who does.
d. No, I do not read or receive the Pacific Citizen.
i. If you answered “no”, do you read any of the other newspapers?
a. The Rafu Shimpo
b. Nichibei Times
c. Asian Week
d. Hokubei Manichi
e. Other (please indicate) _________________________________

5. Have you visited our website, http://www.pacificcitizen.org? If so, what did you think?
a. Yes; it was easy to navigate and very informative.
b. Yes; it was difficult to navigate and not worth my time.
c. Yes; the information was good, but the website’s look was bad.
d. Yes; the look was good but the information was bad.
e. No, I have never visited the website.

6. What websites do you visit the most often? (circle all that apply)
a. Sports websites (ESPN.com, Sportsillustrated.com, etc)
b. Entertainment websites (EW.com, Eonline.com, People.com, etc)
c. Fashion websites (vogue.com, elle.com)
d. Network websites (facebook.com, myspace.com)
e. Blogs
f. Other (please indicate) _news_________________________________________
i. Please indicate which website you visit the most often:
bbc and new york times____________________

7. What elements do you think make up a good website? (circle all that apply)
a. Lots of pictures
b. Original content
c. Use of macromedia/flash
d. Bright colors
e. Good organization
f. Use of video
g. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________

8. What types of articles/stories would you like to see in the Pacific Citizen in the future?
a. Internship/job opportunities in the Japanese American and Asian Pacific American communities
b. Scholarship opportunities
c. Calendar of events by JA and APA groups nationwide
d. Entertainment articles focusing on JA and APA faces in the media
e. More columnists
f. Recipes, restaurant reviews, features on Japanese, JA and APA stores nationwide
g. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________

9. The Pacific Citizen is currently trying to develop a readership amongst Japanese American and Asian Pacific American youth. What do you feel is the main reason youth and young adults in the JA and APA communities do not subscribe to the Pacific Citizen?
a. A lot of the youth have never heard of the Pacific Citizen.
b. The articles and stories in the Pacific Citizen do not attract the youth’s attention.
c. Young people, especially college students, are constantly changing housing addresses, which makes subscription difficult.
d. It is easier and cheaper to just read the news online.
e. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________

10. Do you have any other comments/suggestions?

]]> Comment on Pacific Citizen Reader’s Survey by k http://meganteriyaki.wordpress.com/2008/07/17/pacific-citizen-readers-survey/#comment-16 k Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:13:07 +0000 http://meganteriyaki.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-16 1. What age group do you fall under? a. 15-17 b. 18-23 <b>c. 24-29</b> d. 30-39 e. 40-49 f. 50+ 2. Do you prefer to read the newspaper or read the news online? a. I prefer to read the newspaper. <b>b. I prefer to read the news online.</b> c. I read both the newspaper and online news. d. I do not read the news. 3. How often do you read the newspaper/news online? a. Everyday b. Every other day <b>c. Once a week</b> d. Once a month e. Never 4. Do you currently receive the Pacific Citizen? a. Yes, as a JACL member. b. Yes, as a nonmember subscriber. c. No, I do not receive the Pacific Citizen, but I read it through a family member/friend who does. <b>d. No, I do not read or receive the Pacific Citizen.</b> i. If you answered “no”, do you read any of the other newspapers? <b>a. The Rafu Shimpo</b> b. Nichibei Times c. Asian Week d. Hokubei Manichi e. Other (please indicate) _________________________________ 5. Have you visited our website, www.pacificcitizen.org? If so, what did you think? <b>a. Yes; it was easy to navigate and very informative.</b> b. Yes; it was difficult to navigate and not worth my time. c. Yes; the information was good, but the website’s look was bad. d. Yes; the look was good but the information was bad. e. No, I have never visited the website. 6. What websites do you visit the most often? (circle all that apply) a. Sports websites (ESPN.com, Sportsillustrated.com, etc) <b>b. Entertainment websites (EW.com, Eonline.com, People.com, etc)</b> <b>c. Fashion websites (vogue.com, elle.com)</b> <b>d. Network websites (facebook.com, myspace.com)</b> e. Blogs f. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________ i. Please indicate which website you visit the most often: __facebook_________________________________ 7. What elements do you think make up a good website? (circle all that apply) a. Lots of pictures b. Original content c. Use of macromedia/flash d. Bright colors <b>e. Good organization</b> f. Use of video g. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________ 8. What types of articles/stories would you like to see in the Pacific Citizen in the future? <b>a. Internship/job opportunities in the Japanese American and Asian Pacific American communities</b> b. Scholarship opportunities <b>c. Calendar of events by JA and APA groups nationwide</b> d. Entertainment articles focusing on JA and APA faces in the media e. More columnists <b>f. Recipes, restaurant reviews, features on Japanese, JA and APA stores nationwide</b> g. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________ 9. The Pacific Citizen is currently trying to develop a readership amongst Japanese American and Asian Pacific American youth. What do you feel is the main reason youth and young adults in the JA and APA communities do not subscribe to the Pacific Citizen? a. A lot of the youth have never heard of the Pacific Citizen. b. The articles and stories in the Pacific Citizen do not attract the youth’s attention. c. Young people, especially college students, are constantly changing housing addresses, which makes subscription difficult. <b>d. It is easier and cheaper to just read the news online.</b> e. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________ 10. Do you have any other comments/suggestions? none 1. What age group do you fall under?
a. 15-17
b. 18-23
c. 24-29
d. 30-39
e. 40-49
f. 50+

2. Do you prefer to read the newspaper or read the news online?
a. I prefer to read the newspaper.
b. I prefer to read the news online.
c. I read both the newspaper and online news.
d. I do not read the news.

3. How often do you read the newspaper/news online?
a. Everyday
b. Every other day
c. Once a week
d. Once a month
e. Never

4. Do you currently receive the Pacific Citizen?
a. Yes, as a JACL member.
b. Yes, as a nonmember subscriber.
c. No, I do not receive the Pacific Citizen, but I read it through a family member/friend who does.
d. No, I do not read or receive the Pacific Citizen.
i. If you answered “no”, do you read any of the other newspapers?
a. The Rafu Shimpo
b. Nichibei Times
c. Asian Week
d. Hokubei Manichi
e. Other (please indicate) _________________________________

5. Have you visited our website, http://www.pacificcitizen.org? If so, what did you think?
a. Yes; it was easy to navigate and very informative.
b. Yes; it was difficult to navigate and not worth my time.
c. Yes; the information was good, but the website’s look was bad.
d. Yes; the look was good but the information was bad.
e. No, I have never visited the website.

6. What websites do you visit the most often? (circle all that apply)
a. Sports websites (ESPN.com, Sportsillustrated.com, etc)
b. Entertainment websites (EW.com, Eonline.com, People.com, etc)
c. Fashion websites (vogue.com, elle.com)
d. Network websites (facebook.com, myspace.com)
e. Blogs
f. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________
i. Please indicate which website you visit the most often:
__facebook_________________________________

7. What elements do you think make up a good website? (circle all that apply)
a. Lots of pictures
b. Original content
c. Use of macromedia/flash
d. Bright colors
e. Good organization
f. Use of video
g. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________

8. What types of articles/stories would you like to see in the Pacific Citizen in the future?
a. Internship/job opportunities in the Japanese American and Asian Pacific American communities
b. Scholarship opportunities
c. Calendar of events by JA and APA groups nationwide
d. Entertainment articles focusing on JA and APA faces in the media
e. More columnists
f. Recipes, restaurant reviews, features on Japanese, JA and APA stores nationwide
g. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________

9. The Pacific Citizen is currently trying to develop a readership amongst Japanese American and Asian Pacific American youth. What do you feel is the main reason youth and young adults in the JA and APA communities do not subscribe to the Pacific Citizen?
a. A lot of the youth have never heard of the Pacific Citizen.
b. The articles and stories in the Pacific Citizen do not attract the youth’s attention.
c. Young people, especially college students, are constantly changing housing addresses, which makes subscription difficult.
d. It is easier and cheaper to just read the news online.
e. Other (please indicate) ____________________________________________

10. Do you have any other comments/suggestions?
none

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