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Article: Students Still Prefer Traditional Textbooks Over Electronic, Finds National Association of College Stores.
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- August 21, 2006
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OBERLIN, Ohio, Aug. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The majority of students prefer a traditional textbook to an electronic version, according to the most recent Student Watch(TM) research from the National Association of College Stores (NACS).
When surveyed, 72% of college students say they prefer a traditional textbook, 14% say they have no preference and 13% prefer electronic materials. Despite the increased buzz surrounding e-books, students have not reported any dramatic changes in their preference. When asked the same question in 2003, 73% of students preferred the traditional textbook.
Sponsored by the NACS Foundation, the research arm of NACS, Student ...