Janna, Some of the recent uses and gratifications and new technologies literature has covered this issue. Even though it's a few years old I recommend starting with Mings, S. (1997). Uses and gratifications of online newspapers: A preliminary study. Electronic Journal of Communication, 7 (3). Then, look through the reference list, run her article through the SSCI, search for more of her articles, and do a general search for uses and gratifications and online newspapers literature. I know I've seen more on this, just didn't record it. Hope this gives you a starting point. ulla ******************************************** Ulla K. Bunz Ph.D. Candidate, Teaching Assistant University of Kansas 102 Bailey Lawrence, KS 66045 785-864-1160 ulla@ukans.edu ******************************************** -----Original Message----- From: Janna Q. Anderson [mailto:andersj@elon.edu] Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2001 10:37 AM To: air-l@aoir.org Subject: [Air-l] Comparing print and online news readers A colleague of mine is working on developing a new research project. She was wondering if anyone on the AOIF listserv knows of any studies that compare traditional newspaper readers with on-line newspaper readers. (she's especially interested in focusing on their differences in knowledge of local issues or interest in local issues.) I would appreciate it if you could share any related information. Thanks! Janna -- Janna Quitney Anderson Instructor, Elon University School of Communications andersj@elon.edu _______________________________________________ Air-l mailing list Air-l@aoir.org http://www.aoir.org/mailman/listinfo/air-l