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Jimellow · 01-12-2005, 08:51 PM

I'm currently in a Intro to Mass Communication class, and we are required to subscribe to the New York Times for the duration of the semester. We are expected to read articles that apply to the class, and also bring the paper to class so that we can discuss it and view the various aspects of the paper and its stories.

Today after class I asked the professor how long it generally would take to read the paper from "cover to cover," and he replied that depending on the reader's speed, it could take anywhere from an hour, to upwards of two hours.

It certainly is packed with information and stories, and I'm curious about how much time you all spend reading the paper each day?

I don't consider myself an avid "paper reader," but I have enjoyed reading the New York Times for class, and I actually look forward to having some free time so that I can attack a section, and ultimately maybe even read the entire thing.

That being said, how long do you generally spend reading the paper on a daily basis? Also, since this is a poll, and thus might not result in many replies, I'd also be interested to know what paper you read; whether it be a nationally distributed one, or just the local paper for your town or city. Also, if you want to comment on what "method" you use to read the paper, I'd be interested to hear that as well.

01-12-2005, 08:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jimellow Junkie	How much time do you spend reading the paper every day? I'm currently in a Intro to Mass Communication class, and we are required to subscribe to the New York Times for the duration of the semester. We are expected to read articles that apply to the class, and also bring the paper to class so that we can discuss it and view the various aspects of the paper and its stories. Today after class I asked the professor how long it generally would take to read the paper from "cover to cover," and he replied that depending on the reader's speed, it could take anywhere from an hour, to upwards of two hours. It certainly is packed with information and stories, and I'm curious about how much time you all spend reading the paper each day? I don't consider myself an avid "paper reader," but I have enjoyed reading the New York Times for class, and I actually look forward to having some free time so that I can attack a section, and ultimately maybe even read the entire thing. That being said, how long do you generally spend reading the paper on a daily basis? Also, since this is a poll, and thus might not result in many replies, I'd also be interested to know what paper you read; whether it be a nationally distributed one, or just the local paper for your town or city. Also, if you want to comment on what "method" you use to read the paper, I'd be interested to hear that as well. __________________ Desperation is no excuse for lowering one's standards. Last edited by Jimellow; 01-12-2005 at 08:55 PM..