Preview the La Carte Student Survey
CISE REU A la Carte Survey
A PDF of the complete survey is available. A Qualtrics file can be provided upon request to audrey.rorrer@uncc.edu.
The survey code book is available.
Following questions were asked to students in pre-REU and post-REU surveys. Notes:
- The questions under “Mentoring” and “Overall Program Satisfaction” module are part of Post-REU survey and are not in Pre-REU survey collector.
- The number printed after each survey question represents the SPSS variable number that is included in the site specific datasets of their student responses.
| Module: Introduction and Consent | |
| Survey Question: | My participation in the survey is acknowledged that I have read and understand the consent agreement and agree to participate [q0001]. |
| Response Categories: | Yes, I agree to participate in this survey (1). |
| No, I do not agree to participate in this survey (2). | |
| Module: | Survey Terminology |
| Survey Question: | Please indicate the specific field applicable to your research project [q0002]. |
| Module: | General Self-Efficacy |
| Survey Question: | Please rate your degree of confidence with the following statements. |
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Locate primary research literature (e.g. journal articles) [q0003_0001]. |
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Formulate a research hypothesis [q0003_0002] |
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Design an experimental test of a solution to a problem [q0003_0003] |
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Collect data [q0003_0004] |
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Statistically analyze data [q0003_0005] |
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Interpret data analyses [q0003_0006] |
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Reformulate a research hypothesis [q0003_0007] |
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Orally communicate the results of research projects [q0003_0008] |
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Write a research paper for publication [q0003_0009] |
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Work with others to investigate a research problem [q0003_0010] |
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Discuss research with other students [q0003_0011] |
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Discuss research with graduate students [q0003_0012] |
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Discuss research with professors [q0003_0013] |
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Discuss research at a professional meeting or conference [q0003_0014] |
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| Response Categories: | 5 = Strongly Agree, 4 = Somewhat Agree, 3 = Neutral, 2= Somewhate Disagree, 1= Strongly Disagree |
Module: Intentions toward Graduate School
Survey Question: For me to apply to graduate school is (extremely good/extremely bad) [q0004].
Response Categories: 5 = Extremely Good, 4 = Somewhat Good, 3 = Neutral, 2 = Somewhat Bad, 1= Extremely Bad
Survey Question: Most people who are important to me think that (I should/should not) apply to graduate school in [my REU project] discipline [q0005].
Response Categories: 5 = I should (strong positive), 4 = I should (somewhat positive), 3 = Neutral, 2 = I shouldn’t (somewhat negative), 1 = I shouldn’t (strong negative)
Survey Question: I plan to apply to graduate school in a [my REU project] discipline [q0006].
Response Categories: 5 = Extremely Likely, 4 = Somewhat Likely, 3 = Neutral, 2 = Somewhat Unlikely, 1 = Extremely Unlikely
Survey Question: For me, to apply to graduate school in [my REU project] discipline is (extremely valuable/extremely worthless) [q0007].
Response Categories: 5 = Extremely Valuable, 4 = Somewhat Valuable, 3 = Neutral, 2 = Somewhat Worthless, 1 = Extremely Worthless.
Survey Question: It is expected of me that I will apply to Gradaute School in [my REU project] discipline [q0008]
Response Categories: 5 = Definitely True, 4 = Somewhat True, 3 = Neutral, 2 = Somewhat False, 1 = Definitely False.
Survey Question: I will make an effort to apply to graduate school in [my REU project] discipline [q0009].
Response Categories: 5 = Definitely Will, 4 = Will, 3 = Neutral, 2 = Will not, 1 = Definitely Will Not.
Survey Question: For me to apply to graduate school in [my REU project] discipline is (Extremely beneficial/extremely harmful) [q0010].
Response Categories: 5 = Extremely Beneficial, 4 = Somewhat Beneficial, 3 = Neutral, 2 = Somewhat Harmful, 1 = Extremely Harmful.
Survey Question: I am confident that if I wanted to I could apply to graduate school in [my REU project] discipline [q0011].
Response Categories: 5 = Definitely True, 4 = Somewhat True, 3 = Neutral, 2 = Somewhat False, 1 = Definitely False.
Survey Question: I intend to apply to graduate school in [my REU project] discipline [q0012].
Response Categories: 5 = Strongly Agree, 4 = Somewhat Agree, 3 = Neutral, 2 = Somewhat Disagree, 1 = Strongly Disagree.
Survey Question: For me to apply to graduate school in [my REU project] discipline is (extremely pleasant/extremely unpleasant) [q0013].
Response Categories: 5 = Extremely Pleasant, 4 = Somewhat Pleasant, 3 = Neutral, 2 = Somewhat Unpleasant, 1 = Extremely Unpleasant.
Survey Question: Most people whose opinions I value would approve of me applying to graduate school in [my REU project] discipline [q0014].
Response Categories: 5 = Strongly Agree, 4 = Somewhat Agree, 3 = Neutral, 2 = Somewhat Disagree, 1 = Strongly Disagree.
Module: Attitudes
Survey Question: Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements.
I hope that my future career will require the use of [my REU project
discipline] concepts [q0015_0001].
I think [my REU project discipline] is boring [q0015_0002].
Women and men can both excel in careers that involve [my REU project
discipline] [q0015_0003].
My career goals do not require that I learn [my REU project discipline] skills
[q0015_0004].
I like to use [my REU project discipline] to solve problems [q0015_0005].
The challenge of solving problems using [my REU project discipline] does not
appeal to me [q0015_0006].
I am not comfortable with learning [my REU project discipline] concepts
[q0015_0007].
I think [my REU project discipline] is interesting [q0015_0008].
I expect that learning to use [my REU project discipline] skills will help me
achieve my career goals [q0015_0009].
I hope that I can find a career that does not require the use of [my REU project
discipline] concepts [q0015_0010].
The challenge of solving problems using [my REU project discipline] appeals
to me[q0015_0011].
I do not like using [my REU project discipline] to solve problems
[q0015_0012].
I would voluntarily take additional [my REU project discipline] courses if I
were given the opportunity[q0015_0013].
Developing [my REU project discipline] skills will be important to my career
goals[q0015_0014].
Response Categories: 5 = Strongly Agree, 4 = Somewhat Agree, 3 = Neutral, 2 = Somewhat Disagree, 1 = Strongly Disagree.
Module: Help Seeking and Coping
Survey Question: When I do poorly on an important exam, typically:
I think about how I might best handle the problem [q0016_0001]
I do what has to be done one step at a time [q0016_0002]
I think about the reason(s) why the situation occurred [q0016_0003]
I try to come up with a strategy about what to do [q0016_0004]
I say to myself ‘this isn’t real’ [q0016_0005]
I think hard about what steps to take [q0016_0006]
I take additional action to try to get rid of the problem [q0016_0007]
Response Categories: 5 = Strongly Agree, 4 = Somewhat Agree, 3 = Neutral, 2 = Somewhat Disagree, 1 = Strongly Disagree.
Module: Research Skills and Knowledge
Survey Question: Please indicate how much you know about the following on a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being “nothing at all” and 5 being “a great deal.”
Science of design [q0017_0001]
Research proposal write up [q0017_0002]
Research presentation preparation [q0017_0003]
Research presentation [q0017_0004]
Application to Graduate school [q0017_0005]
Technical & scientific writing tools [q0017_0006]
Ethics in scientific research [q0017_0007]
Authorship citations [q0017_0008]
Project management [q0017_0009]
Application of the scientific method [q0017_0010]
Poster design [q0017_0011]
Conference participation [q0017_0012]
Analyzing data with statistics or other tools [q0017_0013]
Problem-solving in general [q0017_0014]
Formulating a research hypothesis that could be answered with data
[q0017_0015]
Identifying appropriate research methods and designs [q0017_0016]
Understanding the theory and concepts guiding a research project
[q0017_0017]
Defending an argument when asked questions [q0017_0018]
Explaining my project to people outside my field [q0017_0019]
Understanding and summarizing journal articles [q0017_0020]
Relate results to the “bigger picture” [q0017_0021]
The nature of the job of a researcher [q0017_0022]
Working collaboratively with others [q0017_0023]
What graduate school is like [q0017_0024]
Career options in research [q0017_0025]
Working independently [q0017_0026]
Response Categories: 5 = A great deal, 4 = Some things, 3 = Neutral, 2 = Very less, 1 = Nothing at all
Module: Scientific Leadership
Survey Question: Below, we ask you questions about leadership and teamwork. By leadership we mean getting people to work together effectively to answer a question or solve a problem (e.g., motivating good performance, dealing with conflict, etc.). Teamwork includes communication, collaboration, etc. Please choose the one number that indicates your agreement with the following statements.
I know how to cooperate effectively as a member of a team [q0018_0001].
I find it easy to follow instructions or take orders from others [q0018_0002].
I have high confidence in my ability to function as part of a team
[q0018_0003].
I can provide strong support for other members of any team that I am on
[q0018_0004].
I know how to be a good team member [q0018_0005].
I know a lot about what it takes to be a good leader [q0018_0006].
I know what it takes to help a team accomplish its task [q0018_0007].
I am confident of my ability to influence a team I lead [q0018_0008].
I know how to encourage good team performance [q0018_0009].
I am able to allow other team members to contribute to the task when
leading a team. [q0018_0010].
I can train or supervise students and/or technicians in the laboratory
[q0018_0011].
Response Categories: 5 = Strongly Agree, 4 = Somewhat Agree, 3 = Neutral, 2 = Somewhat Disagree, 1 = Strongly Disagree.
Module: Scientific Identity
Survey Question: The following questions ask how you think about yourself and your personal identity. We want to understand how much you think that being a scientist is part of who you are. Please choose the one number that indicates your agreement with the following items.
In general, being a scientist is an important part of my self-image [q0019_0001].
I have a strong sense of belonging to the community of scientists [q0019_0002].
Being a scientist is an important reflection of who I am [q0019_0003].
I have come to think of myself as a “scientist.” [q0019_0004].
I feel like I belong in the field of science [q0019_0005].
I am a scientist [q0019_0006].
Response Categories: 5 = Strongly Agree, 4 = Somewhat Agree, 3 = Neutral, 2 = Somewhat Disagree, 1 = Strongly Disagree.
Module: Mentoring (only on post survey)
Survey Question: My primary mentor during the summer REU program was [q0020]:
Response Categories: A Faculty Advisor (1), A Graduate Student (2), Other
Survey Question: My primary mentor during the summer REU program was [q0021]:
Response Categories: Male (1), Female (2)
Survey Question: Please indicate the extent to which you agree with each statement
below about your mentor. My mentor:
was accessible [q0022_0001]
demonstrated professional integrity [q0022_0002]
demonstrated content expertise in my area of need [q0022_0003]
was approachable [q0022_0004]
was supportive and encouraging [q0022_0005]
provided constructive and useful critiques of my work [q0022_0006]
was helpful in providing direction and guidance on research project issues [q0022_0007]
answered my questions satisfactorily (e.g. timely, clear, comprehensive) [q0022_0008]
acknowledged my contributions appropriately [q0022_0009]
suggested appropriate resources [q0022_0010]
challenged me to extend my abilities [q0022_0011]
Response Categories: 5 = Strongly Agree, 4 = Somewhat Agree, 3 = Neutral, 2 = Somewhat Disagree, 1= Strongly Disagree
Module: Overall Program
Survey Question: How satisfied were you with:
Your faculty advisor [q0023_0001]
Your housing arrangements (if applicable) [q0023_0002]
The program in general [q0023_0003]
Your research experience [q0023_0004]
Your interaction with project staff [q0023_0005]
Your interaction with other students [q0023_0006]
Response Categories: 5 = Highly Satisfied, 4= Somewhat Satisfied, 3 = Neutral, 2= Somewhat Dissatisfied, 1 = Highly Dissatisfied
Module: Demographic Information
Survey Question: At what institution are you participating in the REU program? [q0024]
Survey Question: What college or university are you currently attending? [q0025]
Survey Question: What is your gender? [q0026]
Response Categories: Male (1), Female (2)
Survey Question: What is your age? [q0027]
Survey Question: What is your ethnicity? [q0028]
Response Categories: Asian (1)
African American (2)
Hispanic/Latino (3)
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (4)
Caucasian/White (5)
Native American/American Indian (6)
Multi-ethnic (7)
Other
Survey Question: Do you have a documented disability? [q0029]
Response Categories: Yes (1), No (2)
Survey Question: What level will you be in school in the upcoming fall semester? [q0030]
Response Categories: Freshman (1), Sophomore (2), Junior (3), Senior (4)
Survey Question: What is your expected graduation from your current program? [q0031]
Survey Question: What is your preferred email address for being contacted for future follow up? [q0032]
Survey Question: What is your first name? [q0033]
Survey Question: What is your last name? [q0034]
Survey Question: Do you plan to participate in additional REUs? [q0035]
Response Categories: Yes (1), No (2), Uncertain (3)
Survey Question: What was the most rewarding experience for you during the REU project? [q0036]
Survey Question: What was the most frustrating experience for you during the REU project? [q0037]
Survey Question: Any additional comments and suggestions are welcome below [q0038]