Faculty and students at Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois, U.S.A., are conducting a research study to assess the overall effectiveness of the Humanitarian Symbology Scorecard, a map design resource that may be used to assist with the design of several different types of crisis maps. Your perspectives and feedback as someone involved with crisis mapping at a humanitarian organisation, international agency, national government, or NGO will be very valuable to the project. We invite you to participate in the study by completing the following short questionnaire.
The purpose of the questionnaire is to identify strengths and weaknesses of the Humanitarian Symbology Scorecard for crisis mapping tasks. In the following survey, you will be asked to provide input about how you might use the Humanitarain Symbology Scorecard for maps created by your organisation. Results from the survey will be used to improve future versions of the Humanitarian Symbology Scorecard. Please answer each question to the best of your ability. The survey is easy to complete. Your input will be of great value to the international community of humanitarian organisations and NGOs, and results from the project will be available upon request. If you have any questions about the project, please contact John Kostelnick, Department of Geography-Geology, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois, U.S.A. (E-mail: jkostelnick@ilstu.edu; Phone: 1-309-438-7679).
Important Disclaimer: The following information is provided so that you can decide whether you wish to participate in the following survey. Refusal to participate in the survey will not involve any penalty or loss of benefits. You should be aware that even if you agree to participate you are free to withdraw at any time without penalty or loss of benefits whatsoever. The discomforts and risks are minimal. As you will be asked to reflect on challenges you and your organisation face in the use of cartographic symbols for hazard, risk, and crisis maps, it is not anticipated you will experience any risks beyond what you experience in everyday life. The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. All responses to the questions will be completely anonymous. Your participation is voluntary and is appreciated. Questions about your rights as a participant in the study may be addressed to the Illinois State University Research Ethics & Compliance Office (Phone: 1-309-438-2529).
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