The document provides guidance on creating questionnaires, including remembering key information like the organization, topic, and purpose of the survey. It should include a request for participation, instructions, a deadline, and signature. There are different types of questions like closed-ended, specific, multiple choice, and open-ended. The example asks the reader to compile a questionnaire as the SRC secretary of a college to determine why a Valentine competition was poorly attended, and to gather feedback on preferences for future events.
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2. REMEMBER THE CONTENT:
The name of the organisation doing the survey
The topic of the survey clearly indicated
The purpose of the survey (not more than 30 words)
A polite request (goodwill) to the reader to complete
the survey
Clear instructions how questionnaire is to be
completed
A deadline for returning questionnaire
Signed and dated by person who is compiling it
3. Types of questions
Closed questions: Yes/No
Specific questions: Ask for a specific answer
Multiple choice questions
Choose from 1 to 5
Open questions
5. QUESTION November 2011
You are Anthony Mashele, the secretary of the SRC of
Avuxeni College in Giyani. You are asked to compile a
questionnaire after the recent Mr and Miss Valentine
competition to determine why it was poorly attended.
Students who did not attend must supply reasons for
not attending the function
Ask whether they would prefer a combined Mr & Miss
Indicate whether it should be formal or informal
Give suggestions regarding music at the function
Give suggestions for a more suitable venue
Any other suggestions