Local TV News Monitoring Project Student Application Form

Name____________________ Phone #__________________

e-mail________________ Major____________

Year (soph, sr, etc.) ______ GPA________

What interests you about politics and media?

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Would you be available for 2 training sessions in December and January and approximately 20 hours of coding work during January and February? ___________

Do you speak fluent Spanish?________

Do you have TV recording capacity at home?_______ What sort? (Tivo, VCR, etc.)________________

Might you be interested in a paid position as a coder over the summer? ______ What about a paid position as a coder in Fall of 08?________

This position requires careful concentration and close attention to detail when coding broadcasts. You will need basic computer skills for data entry. It also requires commitment to the entire project, reliability, and the ability to work with a larger research team. What skills or experience do you have that would help you do this job well? (continue on back if needed)

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Please submit to Professor Nalder at 3121 Tahoe hall (under the door is OK), or the Government Department office in Tahoe hall by DECEMBER 21, 2007