User survey for participatory methods websites

Overview

ActionAid and the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) are working with partners to review our participatory methods websites. There are currently multiple sites, each with a slightly different audience and provision. We're looking at how we can connect or improve these sites to ensure they meet users’ needs. This survey will help us understand how you currently use the different sites. Thank you for your time.

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* 1. Personal details

Name *

Organisation (optional)

Country *

Email Address (optional)

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* 2. I am a:

Field worker / community worker

NGO worker (not in field)

PhD researcher

Early career academic

Researcher (outside academia)

Trainer

Activist

Consultant

Other (please clarify)

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* 3. Do you use participatory methods in your work?

Yes

If yes, which ones and how do you use them?

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* 4. What are your primary sources of information about participatory methods?

Colleagues

Experts outside your organisation

Specific websites

General internet search

Toolkits and manuals (incl. downloads)

Research papers

My organisation's knowlege management system

None

Other / comments

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* 5. Do you find it easy to get online?

Very easy

Easy

Difficult

Very difficult

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* 6. How do you usually access the internet?

Personal computer

Public computer

Tablet

Smart phone

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Why do you use participatory methods websites?

To learn how to plan and deliver a project using participatory methods

To learn new participatory tools

To learn how to use participatory methods for research and programming

To learn about the impact of participatory methods

To learn how to be a good facilitator

To explore ethical issues related to the use of participatory methods

To exchange ideas with other practitioners

To find out about events and training courses

Other (please specify)