What Does a Good Survey Look Like?

Writing for Change
#1

Hello everyone I have to come up with a survey regarding if mentoring is needed in our communities. If any of you have any ideas please post them. I would appreciate them thanks in advance.

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#2

Hi @Danyelle_J_Delves: I find this to be a pretty good primer: http://www.visioncritical.com/sites/default/files/pdf/10Tips_SurveyDesign.pdf

Also some things to avoid: http://www.surveygizmo.com/survey-blog/10-common-survey-mistakes-part-2/

If’ you’d like support, post the survey here and I’m sure we’d be happy to help!

#3

Survey on Community Development a involving Mentors
Ages of your children ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

  1. Does your community do enough for the young children?
    Not at all A little Sometimes Most of the time Always
  2. Are there people in the community trying?
    Not at all A little Sometimes Most of the time Always
  3. Do you do anything to make your community a better place?
    Not at all A little Sometimes Most of the time Always
  4. Do you think the politicians do enough for your community?
    Not at all A little Sometimes Most of the time Always
  5. Are your schools involved in your community?
    Not at all A little Sometimes Most of the time Always
  6. Do your schools do enough for your child?
    Not at all A little Sometimes Most of the time Always
  7. Could your schools use some help from your community?
    Not at all A little Sometimes Most of the time Always
  8. Does your child have any outside support as an option?
    Not at all A little Sometimes Most of the time Always
  9. Does your child need something to do after school?
    Not at all A little Sometimes Most of the time Always
  10. Are mentors important?
    Not at all A little Sometimes Most of the time Always
  11. Could mentors be helpful in your community?
    Not at all A little Sometimes Most of the time Always
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#4

Great survey Danyelle! If I still had a child in public school I would appreciate a survey like this one. Parents need to voice their concerns and teachers like you are so rare. How do you reach out to them? Do you have colleagues who help you help parents? Are you on your own?

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#5

@Danyelle_J_Delves - I want to take this survey! Where should I send you the results? Should I post it here as a reply so other people can see it? Should I send it to you in a private message? Is there an online version of it I can take? (Have you ever seen www.surveymonkey.com?)

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#6

I really like your work and thinking on this survey. Good job!! I am now writing a survey too to help with my project. Thanks :smile: @Danyelle_J_Delves