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Hello:
You are invited to participate in my survey about textbooks. This survey asks general questions about your textbook buying habits. It will take approximately 5 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Amber Schnipke by email at [email protected].

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* Where do you typically buy your textbooks from? (Select all that apply)
 
Campus Bookstore
 
The College Store
 
Community Tab / From other students
 
Websites such as Chegg, TextbooksRus, half.com, etc
 
Other
 

 
 
 
* How do you pay for your textbooks?
 
Financial Aid / Scholarships
 
Parents
 
Out of pocket
 
Other
 
 
 
* How important is price when buying your textbooks?
 
Very important
 
Kind of important
 
I don't care how much they cost, I'm not paying for them
 
 
 
* When do you typically buy your textbooks?
 
Before the quarter starts
 
First day of class
 
After you determine how valuable it may be
 
A few weeks in
 
I usually don't buy the book
 
 
 
* How much shopping around do you do for your textbooks?
 
I get them from a bookstore here in Dayton. I give them my schedule and they pick the books out for me. That seems to be the easiest.
 
I look up the textbooks online and compare websites to get the best deal.
 
I look on international websites to try to get the international edition. If none exist, I usually order my books from another website.
 
Other
 
 
 
 
* If you think a book is too expensive for a class would you / have you skipped buying it for the class?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
* Have you ever waited to buy a textbook after you're a few weeks into the class, specifically because you don't think it's necessary?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
* Have you ever had problems receiving a book that you ordered online?
 
Yes
 
No
 
I have never ordered a book online.
 
 
 
* Are you aware that there are international versions of most textbooks that are identical to the American version, and can save you a significant amount of money?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
* Do you think WSU should offer international versions of textbooks to help save students money?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
* Are you currently a student at WSU?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
* What is your age?
 
18-24
 
24-30
 
31-40
 
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