Democracy Helpline

Beta Testers Questionnaire

The Democracy Helpline is being developed as a resource for people interested in new and more effective modes of public participation. If you are affiliated with a partner organization or are otherwise committed to this effort, please take the time to explore this Beta version of the Helpline, and fill out the following questionnaire with your comments, suggestions and recommendations for additional resources. You can also phone Matt Leighninger directly at (905) 972-0550 or send him e-mail.

You may fill in as much — or as little — of this form as seems relevant to you. When you're done, please click SUBMIT QUESTIONNAIRE at the bottom of the page. Thanks for your help!

1. I visited:
The diagnostic questions
The resource library
Both
2. How would you rate the Helpline Web site overall?
a. The Web site was easy to use.
Yes
Adequate
No
Comments — please explain your answer:
b. I found what I needed.
Yes
Adequate
No
Comments — please explain your answer:
c. The process is
Too time consuming
About right
Could usefully have more detail
Comments — please explain your answer:
3. Would you recommend the Helpline to others?
Yes
Yes, but only for a particular application such as
No
Comments — please explain your answer:
4. My own role in this field is as a:
Citizen
Educator
Planner
Public official
Public participation professional
Researcher
5. Is the material useful as an introduction to concepts in this field?
Too simple or not adequately nuanced
About right
Too complex or too detailed
Comments — please explain your answer:
I would like to see more material on
6. Do you have specific comments on:
Welcome page:
"About" page:
Registration/Login pages:
Question 1 (Interests):
Question 2 (Goals):
Question 3 (Success Factors):
Report:
Resource Library:
7. Please add any additional comments or suggestions. Recommendations for the resource library are also welcome.
Thanks again for your help!