Developed by Robert Askew

UH Writing Center Beginning of Semester Communications Survey

Please answer all of the following questions, by circling the appropriate answer or filling in the blank.

Is English your most comfortable language for speaking? YES NO

If not, please indicate the primary language in which you feel comfortable speaking ______

Is English your most comfortable language for writing? YES NO

If not, please indicate the primary language in which you feel comfortable writing ______

Where did you graduate from high school? City______State______Country______Year of graduation______

What is the highest academic degree you expect to obtain in your lifetime?

BACHELOR’S MASTER’S DOCTORATE OR PROFESSIONAL DEGREE (Ph. D., M.D., J.D., etc.)

0-4 / 5-6 / 7-11 / 12-16 / 17+

How old were you when you began speaking English?

1 year or less / 1-2 years / 3-6 years / 7-10 years / 10+ years

How long have you lived in the USA?

0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6+

Prior to this semester, for how many consecutive semesters have you attended college? (spring & fall, without interruption)______

0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6+

Prior to this semester, for how many consecutive semesters have you attended UH? (spring & fall, without interruption)______

Where did you take Freshman English Composition I? UH JUNIOR COLLEGE OTHER UNIVERSITY

Where did you take Freshman English Composition II? UH JUNIOR COLLEGE OTHER UNIVERSITY

Are you a full-time (12 or more hours) or part-time (less than 12 hours) student? FULL-TIME PART-TIME

Are you currently working full-time, part time, or not working? FULL-TIME PART-TIME NOT WORKING

If you are currently working, is your job related to your intended major? YES NO NOT APPLICABLE

Do you live with your parents, on campus, or elsewhere? WITH PARENTS ON CAMPUS ELSEWHERE

If you commute to campus, please circle the average one-way time of that commute.

0-15 minutes / 15-30 minutes / 30-60 minutes / 60-90 minutes / 90+ minutes
How often have you done the following? Please answer A) Often; B) sometimes; C) Occasionally; D) Never / Answer
(letter)
1.  Proofread your written work
2.  Asked a peer to read your written work before you turn it in
3.  Received helpful suggestions about your written work from peers
4.  Worked on an academic project with your peers
5.  Worked on or co-authored a written assignment with your peers
How often have you done the following? Please answer A) Often; B) sometimes; C) Occasionally; D) Never / Answer
(letter)
6.  Gone for tutoring or a help session
7.  Asked your instructor for course-related information
8.  Visited informally and briefly with an instructor after class
9.  Seen an instructor during office hours
10.  Discussed ideas for a class project with an instructor
11.  Visited an academic advisor
12.  Discussed career plans and ambitions with an academic advisor
13.  Discussed career plans and ambitions with an instructor

For each of the following statements, answer whether you 1) Strongly Disagree; 2) Disagree Somewhat; 3) Neither Agree nor Disagree; 4) Agree Somewhat; 5) Strongly Agree

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Answer (number)

1.  Communications skills are important for professionals
2.  I have good writing skills
3.  I work on group projects for class with other students
4.  I meet students outside of class to study
5.  I seek help on my writing from other students
6.  I am able to express my knowledge clearly through writing
7.  I am able to express my knowledge clearly through speaking
8.  I am prepared for the written work required in this course
9.  I am prepared for the group work required in this course
10.  Writing helps me organize my knowledge
11.  I am a good communicator
12.  I am open to criticism from others about my writing
13.  I am skilled at working in groups
14.  I am glad that writing support is part of this course
15.  I can communicate complicated information to others
16.  I am confident in my writing ability
17.  Writing skills will be important to my career
18.  Presentation skills will be important to my career
19.  Group skills will be important to my career
20.  Communication skills will be important to my career
21.  When I don’t have time to study or complete assignments, it is usually because of work hours.
22.  When I don’t have time to study or complete assignments, it is usually because of family obligations.
23.  When I don’t have time to study or complete assignments, it is usually because of recreation / partying.
24.  When I don’t have time to study or complete assignments, it is usually because of illness.
25.  When I don’t have time to study or complete assignments, it is usually because of boredom.

For each of the following questions, write your answer in your own words and with as much specific detail as possible.

How would you describe or evaluate the support for writing instruction provided by the Writing Consultants in this course?

What do you recommend for future writing support for this course?

What might have encouraged you to focus more on your writing in this class? (for example, more graded writing, different kinds of feedback, different schedule of conferences, etc.)

What might have encouraged you to consult with Writing Consultants who were supporting this class?

What is your career goal?

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