QuestMeraki 1

Research Skills
QUESTIONNAIRE
(Please note: This is only a sample provided by the author based on personal opinion, experience & research)

Read each statement carefully and place a tick in the appropriate column. Try to be objective and
honest in your answers.

S.No Statements Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always

1 I write down the purpose of collecting

information before identifying the
sources for collecting information
2 I chalk out a focused plan for
collecting information from different
sources
3 I clearly decide the search terms before
engaging in information gathering
4 I like to collect information from
variety of sources to understand the
reliability of the information
5 I take time to sort out the information
and filter unwanted information
6 I am cautious about information
overload
7 I apply professional skills for
downloading information from
websites
8 I gather new and unexplored
information related to my work
9 I am capable of finding information
that is specific to my needs
10 I know how to collect information
from online journals and other
research e-databases
11 I have the technical skills required for
sorting and synthesizing relevant
information
12 I make a record of valid and quality
information from all sources
13 I ensure that due acknowledgement is
given to the source of my information
14 I plan the information that I need to
gather before scheduling a face-to-face
interview

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15 I prepare a list of required information

and questions for which I seek answers
16 I am curious to know about the
current trends related to my work
17 I am confident in producing a well-
researched work
18 I have the ability to write reports in a
professional manner
19 My colleagues seek my help for
gathering information related to work
context
20 I have the ability to persuade people
based on the information that I gather
21 I have the skills to disseminate
information through various social
media
22 I am capable of disseminating relevant
and beneficial information to the target
groups
23 I know how to cite references as per
standard procedure
24 I am aware of copyrights and
plagiarism policy

Scoring Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always

All statements 1 2 3 4 5

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