English: Results from the Step 2: Structured microsurvey, screenshot of https://ewulczyn.shinyapps.io/reader-survey , results of meta:Research:Characterizing_Wikipedia_Reader_Behaviour.

"Why are you reading this article today?"

I am reading this article to … [Information Need]

• look up a specific fact or to get a quick answer. [fact]
• get an overview of the topic. [overview]
• get an in-depth understanding of the topic. [in-depth]

Prior to visiting this article … [Prior Knowledge]

• I was already familiar with the topic. [familiar]
• I was not familiar with the topic and I am learning about it for the first time. [unfamiliar]

I am reading this article because … [Motivation]

• I have a work or school-related assignment. [work/school]
• I need to make a personal decision based on this topic (e.g., to buy a book or game, to choose a travel destination). [personal-decision]
• I want to know more about a current event (e.g. Black Friday, a soccer game, a recent earthquake, somebody's death). [current event]
• the topic was referenced in a piece of media (e.g. TV, radio, article, film, book). [media]
• the topic came up in a conversation. [conversation]
• I am bored, curious or randomly exploring Wikipedia for fun. [bored/curious/random]