Pre-course Survey: Reporting on Crises and Disasters

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2. On a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being strongly disagree – 5 being strongly agree) how would you rate the following statements based on your current situation

Awareness/Understanding
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Space Cell	1. Strongly disagree	2. Disagree	3. Neither agree nor disagree	4. Agree	5. Strongly agree
Humanitarian crises and disasters triggered by natural hazards are under-reported in my country	Humanitarian crises and disasters triggered by natural hazards are under-reported in my country: 1. Strongly disagree	Humanitarian crises and disasters triggered by natural hazards are under-reported in my country: 2. Disagree	Humanitarian crises and disasters triggered by natural hazards are under-reported in my country: 3. Neither agree nor disagree	Humanitarian crises and disasters triggered by natural hazards are under-reported in my country: 4. Agree	Humanitarian crises and disasters triggered by natural hazards are under-reported in my country: 5. Strongly agree
I have a strong understanding of the needs of the most vulnerable groups, incorporating their voices into my reporting	I have a strong understanding of the needs of the most vulnerable groups, incorporating their voices into my reporting: 1. Strongly disagree	I have a strong understanding of the needs of the most vulnerable groups, incorporating their voices into my reporting: 2. Disagree	I have a strong understanding of the needs of the most vulnerable groups, incorporating their voices into my reporting: 3. Neither agree nor disagree	I have a strong understanding of the needs of the most vulnerable groups, incorporating their voices into my reporting: 4. Agree	I have a strong understanding of the needs of the most vulnerable groups, incorporating their voices into my reporting: 5. Strongly agree
I have a good understanding of how humanitarian crises or disasters triggered by natural hazards can rapidly unfold	I have a good understanding of how humanitarian crises or disasters triggered by natural hazards can rapidly unfold: 1. Strongly disagree	I have a good understanding of how humanitarian crises or disasters triggered by natural hazards can rapidly unfold: 2. Disagree	I have a good understanding of how humanitarian crises or disasters triggered by natural hazards can rapidly unfold: 3. Neither agree nor disagree	I have a good understanding of how humanitarian crises or disasters triggered by natural hazards can rapidly unfold: 4. Agree	I have a good understanding of how humanitarian crises or disasters triggered by natural hazards can rapidly unfold: 5. Strongly agree
I have a good understanding of humanitarian crises and disasters triggered by natural hazards, and how they impact communities in my country of work	I have a good understanding of humanitarian crises and disasters triggered by natural hazards, and how they impact communities in my country of work: 1. Strongly disagree	I have a good understanding of humanitarian crises and disasters triggered by natural hazards, and how they impact communities in my country of work: 2. Disagree	I have a good understanding of humanitarian crises and disasters triggered by natural hazards, and how they impact communities in my country of work: 3. Neither agree nor disagree	I have a good understanding of humanitarian crises and disasters triggered by natural hazards, and how they impact communities in my country of work: 4. Agree	I have a good understanding of humanitarian crises and disasters triggered by natural hazards, and how they impact communities in my country of work: 5. Strongly agree
I have a good understanding of the wider impact a humanitarian crises or disasters triggered by natural hazards can have across political, economic, social and/or financial dimensions	I have a good understanding of the wider impact a humanitarian crises or disasters triggered by natural hazards can have across political, economic, social and/or financial dimensions: 1. Strongly disagree	I have a good understanding of the wider impact a humanitarian crises or disasters triggered by natural hazards can have across political, economic, social and/or financial dimensions: 2. Disagree	I have a good understanding of the wider impact a humanitarian crises or disasters triggered by natural hazards can have across political, economic, social and/or financial dimensions: 3. Neither agree nor disagree	I have a good understanding of the wider impact a humanitarian crises or disasters triggered by natural hazards can have across political, economic, social and/or financial dimensions: 4. Agree	I have a good understanding of the wider impact a humanitarian crises or disasters triggered by natural hazards can have across political, economic, social and/or financial dimensions: 5. Strongly agree

3. On a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being strongly disagree – 5 being strongly agree) how would you rate the following statements based on your current situation

Knowledge/Skills

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Space Cell	1. Strongly disagree	2. Disagree	3. Neither agree nor disagree	4. Agree	5. Strongly agree
I feel confident reporting about humanitarian crises and disasters triggered by natural hazards	I feel confident reporting about humanitarian crises and disasters triggered by natural hazards: 1. Strongly disagree	I feel confident reporting about humanitarian crises and disasters triggered by natural hazards: 2. Disagree	I feel confident reporting about humanitarian crises and disasters triggered by natural hazards: 3. Neither agree nor disagree	I feel confident reporting about humanitarian crises and disasters triggered by natural hazards: 4. Agree	I feel confident reporting about humanitarian crises and disasters triggered by natural hazards: 5. Strongly agree
I know how to produce stories related to humanitarian crises and disasters triggered by natural hazards quickly, efficiently, and ethically	I know how to produce stories related to humanitarian crises and disasters triggered by natural hazards quickly, efficiently, and ethically: 1. Strongly disagree	I know how to produce stories related to humanitarian crises and disasters triggered by natural hazards quickly, efficiently, and ethically: 2. Disagree	I know how to produce stories related to humanitarian crises and disasters triggered by natural hazards quickly, efficiently, and ethically: 3. Neither agree nor disagree	I know how to produce stories related to humanitarian crises and disasters triggered by natural hazards quickly, efficiently, and ethically: 4. Agree	I know how to produce stories related to humanitarian crises and disasters triggered by natural hazards quickly, efficiently, and ethically: 5. Strongly agree
I understand how to find reliable sources to report on issues related to humanitarian crises and disasters triggered by natural hazards	I understand how to find reliable sources to report on issues related to humanitarian crises and disasters triggered by natural hazards: 1. Strongly disagree	I understand how to find reliable sources to report on issues related to humanitarian crises and disasters triggered by natural hazards: 2. Disagree	I understand how to find reliable sources to report on issues related to humanitarian crises and disasters triggered by natural hazards: 3. Neither agree nor disagree	I understand how to find reliable sources to report on issues related to humanitarian crises and disasters triggered by natural hazards: 4. Agree	I understand how to find reliable sources to report on issues related to humanitarian crises and disasters triggered by natural hazards: 5. Strongly agree
I can easily report and write about sensitive issues or vulnerable and/or disadvantaged groups during a crisis or disaster	I can easily report and write about sensitive issues or vulnerable and/or disadvantaged groups during a crisis or disaster: 1. Strongly disagree	I can easily report and write about sensitive issues or vulnerable and/or disadvantaged groups during a crisis or disaster: 2. Disagree	I can easily report and write about sensitive issues or vulnerable and/or disadvantaged groups during a crisis or disaster: 3. Neither agree nor disagree	I can easily report and write about sensitive issues or vulnerable and/or disadvantaged groups during a crisis or disaster: 4. Agree	I can easily report and write about sensitive issues or vulnerable and/or disadvantaged groups during a crisis or disaster: 5. Strongly agree
I feel confident about my skills in reporting to international standards: story structure, sourcing, accuracy, writing, etc	I feel confident about my skills in reporting to international standards: story structure, sourcing, accuracy, writing, etc: 1. Strongly disagree	I feel confident about my skills in reporting to international standards: story structure, sourcing, accuracy, writing, etc: 2. Disagree	I feel confident about my skills in reporting to international standards: story structure, sourcing, accuracy, writing, etc: 3. Neither agree nor disagree	I feel confident about my skills in reporting to international standards: story structure, sourcing, accuracy, writing, etc: 4. Agree	I feel confident about my skills in reporting to international standards: story structure, sourcing, accuracy, writing, etc: 5. Strongly agree
I can easily write a story with a good structure that is easy to read and comprehend, no matter how complex the issue is	I can easily write a story with a good structure that is easy to read and comprehend, no matter how complex the issue is: 1. Strongly disagree	I can easily write a story with a good structure that is easy to read and comprehend, no matter how complex the issue is: 2. Disagree	I can easily write a story with a good structure that is easy to read and comprehend, no matter how complex the issue is: 3. Neither agree nor disagree	I can easily write a story with a good structure that is easy to read and comprehend, no matter how complex the issue is: 4. Agree	I can easily write a story with a good structure that is easy to read and comprehend, no matter how complex the issue is: 5. Strongly agree
I know how to keep myself safe whilst reporting on a humanitarian crisis or disaster	I know how to keep myself safe whilst reporting on a humanitarian crisis or disaster: 1. Strongly disagree	I know how to keep myself safe whilst reporting on a humanitarian crisis or disaster: 2. Disagree	I know how to keep myself safe whilst reporting on a humanitarian crisis or disaster: 3. Neither agree nor disagree	I know how to keep myself safe whilst reporting on a humanitarian crisis or disaster: 4. Agree	I know how to keep myself safe whilst reporting on a humanitarian crisis or disaster: 5. Strongly agree
I am aware of how social media has impacted reporting on humanitarian crises and disasters in my country	I am aware of how social media has impacted reporting on humanitarian crises and disasters in my country: 1. Strongly disagree	I am aware of how social media has impacted reporting on humanitarian crises and disasters in my country: 2. Disagree	I am aware of how social media has impacted reporting on humanitarian crises and disasters in my country: 3. Neither agree nor disagree	I am aware of how social media has impacted reporting on humanitarian crises and disasters in my country: 4. Agree	I am aware of how social media has impacted reporting on humanitarian crises and disasters in my country: 5. Strongly agree
I feel comfortable addressing the needs of vulnerable audiences when reporting during crises and disasters	I feel comfortable addressing the needs of vulnerable audiences when reporting during crises and disasters: 1. Strongly disagree	I feel comfortable addressing the needs of vulnerable audiences when reporting during crises and disasters: 2. Disagree	I feel comfortable addressing the needs of vulnerable audiences when reporting during crises and disasters: 3. Neither agree nor disagree	I feel comfortable addressing the needs of vulnerable audiences when reporting during crises and disasters: 4. Agree	I feel comfortable addressing the needs of vulnerable audiences when reporting during crises and disasters: 5. Strongly agree
I understand the key skills required to use video, photos and audio when reporting in the field during a crisis or disaster	I understand the key skills required to use video, photos and audio when reporting in the field during a crisis or disaster: 1. Strongly disagree	I understand the key skills required to use video, photos and audio when reporting in the field during a crisis or disaster: 2. Disagree	I understand the key skills required to use video, photos and audio when reporting in the field during a crisis or disaster: 3. Neither agree nor disagree	I understand the key skills required to use video, photos and audio when reporting in the field during a crisis or disaster: 4. Agree	I understand the key skills required to use video, photos and audio when reporting in the field during a crisis or disaster: 5. Strongly agree
I understand ethical questions relating to interviewing, and the use of audio, photography and video in crises and disaster contexts	I understand ethical questions relating to interviewing, and the use of audio, photography and video in crises and disaster contexts: 1. Strongly disagree	I understand ethical questions relating to interviewing, and the use of audio, photography and video in crises and disaster contexts: 2. Disagree	I understand ethical questions relating to interviewing, and the use of audio, photography and video in crises and disaster contexts: 3. Neither agree nor disagree	I understand ethical questions relating to interviewing, and the use of audio, photography and video in crises and disaster contexts: 4. Agree	I understand ethical questions relating to interviewing, and the use of audio, photography and video in crises and disaster contexts: 5. Strongly agree
I understand how to apply a solutions journalism lens to a humanitarian crisis or disaster after it has unfolded	I understand how to apply a solutions journalism lens to a humanitarian crisis or disaster after it has unfolded: 1. Strongly disagree	I understand how to apply a solutions journalism lens to a humanitarian crisis or disaster after it has unfolded: 2. Disagree	I understand how to apply a solutions journalism lens to a humanitarian crisis or disaster after it has unfolded: 3. Neither agree nor disagree	I understand how to apply a solutions journalism lens to a humanitarian crisis or disaster after it has unfolded: 4. Agree	I understand how to apply a solutions journalism lens to a humanitarian crisis or disaster after it has unfolded: 5. Strongly agree
I feel part of a strong community of journalists	I feel part of a strong community of journalists: 1. Strongly disagree	I feel part of a strong community of journalists: 2. Disagree	I feel part of a strong community of journalists: 3. Neither agree nor disagree	I feel part of a strong community of journalists: 4. Agree	I feel part of a strong community of journalists: 5. Strongly agree

4. How many years have you worked as a journalist? *This question is required.

5. How many years have you reported on issues related to humanitarian crises and disasters triggered by natural hazards?

6. What percentage of your reporting work relates to covering stories about humanitarian crises and disasters triggered by natural hazards in your country?

7. Briefly describe your main strengths as a journalist

8. What are some skills or abilities you would like to develop as a journalist?

9. Name two personal objectives you hope to achieve from this course