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Te Oigo Amigo

As we transition into the data collecting section of our research project, we have to remember what the purpose of our topic is. I am thinking about this as the “what’s it to ya” part because we need the participants to want to answer our survey honestly. While writing my survey I will be using the advice and format given by this week’s sources; (1)Writing Good Survey Questions Tips & Advice by UCSD Student Research & Information, and (2)8 Types of Survey Questions to Get You All the Data You Need by Nemanja Jovancic. In the first source the UCSD Student Research and Information offer a lot of given types of questions to use effectively. Being a student at UC Davis, there are always random emails about student surveys that sometimes I am guilty of ignoring. From the second source, “Too easy, in fact - there’s a catch that can be overlooked if someone is not paying attention” (Jovancic). The incorporation of attention check questions will ensure that my participants understand why they are taking this survey and why their responses are important to me. My goal for this survey is to catch the attention of the participants and for them to be interested in the followup. I plan to incorporate solutions for problems first generation latinx students face just so they know they’re not alone and offer some type of relief.