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  "slug": "1999-october-uplink-survey",
  "url": "https://dwillis.github.io/uplink/article/1999-october-uplink-survey.html",
  "year": 1999,
  "month": "October",
  "monthNum": 10,
  "headline": "Uplink survey",
  "kicker": "",
  "author_name": "",
  "author_title": "",
  "affiliation": "IRE and NICAR",
  "summary": "NICAR invites readers to complete a survey about their preferences for the Uplink newsletter, including questions about computer-assisted reporting experience level, software use, and desired content topics.",
  "keywords": [
    "survey",
    "journalism",
    "software"
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  "topics": [
    "Journalism & Newsroom"
  ],
  "technologies": [
    "Excel",
    "Lotus 1-2-3",
    "Access",
    "FoxPro",
    "Paradox",
    "FileMaker Pro",
    "GIS"
  ],
  "full_text": "We're interested in knowing more about what you'd like to see included in Uplink to make sure our content is meeting your needs. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey, either in the online version at the NICAR Web site, www.nicar.org, or by mailing this form to IRE and NICAR, Attention: MaryJo Sylwester, 138 Neff Annex, Missouri School of Journalism, Columbia, MO 65211.\n\nIf you have any questions, feel free to contact MaryJo Sylwester at maryjo@nicar.org or at (573) 882-0684.\n\nHow would you describe your experience level with CAR?\n\nBeginner\nIntermediate\nAdvanced\n\nDo you use a PC or Macintosh computer?\n\nPC\n\nMacintosh\n\nWhat software do you use? (check all that apply)\n\nExcel\nLocus1-2-3\nAccess\nVisual FoxPro\nFoxPro 2.6\nParadox\nFilemaker Pro\nmapping software\nstatistical software\nother (include name)\n\nHow frequently do you use CAR skills for your job?\n\nEvery day\nOnce or twice a week\nA few times a month\nA few times a year\n\nHow would you rate Uplink in terms of quality of content?\n\nExcellent\nGood\nFair\nPoor\n\nHow helpful are Uplink articles to you in general?\n\nExcellent\nGood\nFair\nPoor\n\nWhat types of articles would you like to see in Uplink? (check all that apply) Hands-on tips How-I-did-it type stories Internet tips Advanced CAR tips Campaign finance Using statistics, statistical software Other\n\nSoftware information\n\nBasic CAR tips\n\nWhat would you like to see changed in Uplink?\n\nAny suggestions for future stories?",
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    "extracted_at": "2026-07-05",
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