1. Survey Results

2.  Georgian College  Western University  York University  University of Ottawa  Guelph University  Queen’s University  Sheridan College  Carleton University  Brock University  George Brown College

3.  Paramedic  Registered Practical Nursing  BSCN (Nursing)  Microbiology  Tourism Management  Global Development Studies  Criminology  Marketing  Honors Fine Arts and History  Electrical Engineering  Law and Film Studies  Computer Systems Technician Networking (CSTN)  Medical Office Administration  Personal Support Worker  College Communications  Hospitality Management  General Arts and Science  Computer Programming  Automotive Business  Child and Youth Worker  Opticinary  Business Administration

4. $900-Under: $900-Under: 13 responses $1000-2900: $1000-2900: 27 Responses $3000-4900: $3000-4900: 3 Responses $5000-over: $5000-over: 1 response

5. Yes: Yes: 76.0%No: 24.0%

6. Yes: 68.0%No: 36.0%

7. Yes: 80.0%No: 22.0%

8. Yes: 61.2%No: 38.8%

9.  “Expensive”  “Over Priced”  “Ridiculous”  “Absolutely ridiculous were already charged to much for tuition so with textbook prices on top of that it makes life allot harder.”  “They are far too high. sometimes the books become useless by the next year because of new editions coming out.”  “They are definitely too expensive and think that costs could be reduced a bit to make a difference in the end, as most students purchase several textbooks per semester.”  “Way to high and could really use a helpful website or resource I know of kijiji but the more resource the better.”  “way too highh, burning a hole in my wallet.”

10.  “If someone could create a website were people have donated text for free would be amazing for us students. People who donate would be heroes. I would donate the books I bought in a heartbeat cheers.”  “Website for just students runned by students new current and old.”  “E books sound like an awesome idea!!”  “Online textbook would probably be a good idea...”  “PDF distribution, a more transparent business model where publishers have responsibility to not price gouge.”  “It would be nice to recycle and have changes only to text books printed and circulated for a small price. I thought I would use my text books again but have never opened one after I left school.”