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Publisher: Pew Internet and American Life Project The State of Blogging 
 A report that concludes, "By the end of 2004 blogs had established themselves as a key part of online culture." Includes findings from two surveys. From the Pew Internet & American Life Project. http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2005/The-State-of-Blogging.aspx Topics: Blogs & Podcasts, Internet Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Imagining the Internet: Predictions Database
Searchable and browsable database of over 4000 predictions made about the Internet in the early 1990's, plus more recent predictions from a 2004 survey of "technology stakeholders." Topics include community, culture, global relationships, economic structures, information infrastructure, controversial issues, and more. The site also provides brief biographies of 200 early-90's "Internet personalities," and lists of Internet synonyms and acronyms. http://www.elon.edu/predictions/ Topics: Internet Last updated Jan 27, 2005 Romance in America
A report that concludes, "Most young singles in America do not describe themselves as actively looking for romantic partners. Even those who are seeking relationships are not dating frequently. About half (49%) had been on no more than one date in the previous three months." From Pew Internet and American Life Project. http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2006/Romance-in-America.aspx Topics: Communities & Groups Last updated Oct 14, 2009 Information Searches That Solve Problems
This December 2007 survey found that people who "have faced one of several common government-related problems in the past two years are more likely to consult the internet than other sources" and "members of Gen Y [age 18-30] are the leading users of libraries for help solving problems and in more general patronage." Features highlights of survey findings, the full report and questionnaire, and the press release. From the Pew Internet and American Life Project. http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2007/Information-Searches-That-Solve-Problems.aspx Topics: Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Librarianship Last updated Oct 6, 2009 Teens, Video Games and Civics
"The first national survey of its kind finds that virtually all American teens play computer, console, or cell phone games and that the gaming experience is rich and varied, with a significant amount of social interaction and potential for civic engagement." Read the report, the questionnaire, and the press release about this survey. Includes links to related reports. From the Pew Internet and American Life Project. http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2008/Teens-Video-Games-and-Civics.aspx Topics: Families, Games & Puzzles Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Twitter and Status Updating
This report (released in February 2009) on status updating tools found that "[a]s of December 2008, 11% of online American adults said they used a service like Twitter or another service that allowed them to share updates about themselves or to see the updates of others." Includes a report summary, full report, and links to related news stories. From the Pew Internet and American Life Project. http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2009/Twitter-and-status-updating.aspx Topics: Internet Last updated Sep 14, 2009 |
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