Summary
Why use it?
This template includes key questions and information about conducting your on-site research for sharing this information with your staff or volunteers.
Before you use this template, you might want to check out the conduct on-site survey tool for more information.
On-site research briefing template
This document outlines the considerations when conducting fieldwork.
Project
What project is this fieldwork a part of?
Fieldwork
What fieldwork is being conducted? When is the fieldwork taking place? How will respondents be encouraged to participate?
| Fieldwork | |
| Start date | |
| Finish date | |
| Location | |
Target number of respondents and sample size | |
| Incentive(s) |
Purpose
Why is this fieldwork needed? What is the problem or opportunity it addresses?
[Insert organisation]’s research objectives at this time are to: E.g. Profile exhibition attendees and understand their awareness, motivations for attending, and their experience at the gallery. E.g. Build an evidence base to inform the case for future funding and support. |
Methods and target respondents
Who will be approached? What methods and channels will be used to reach them?
| Attendees | Channels |
|---|---|
Gallery attendees | Research in the gallery Website |
| Database subscribers | Email campaign |
| Event ticket holders | Email campaign |
Roles and contact details
What are the key roles during fieldwork, and who is responsible for each?
| Data collector(s) | e.g. name of volunteer in the gallery |
| Project manager | Name, role Contact number |
| Fieldwork support | Name, role Contact number |
Supporting content and resources
What content and resources might be needed to help share this fieldwork?
Include answers to frequently asked questions, or a script you would like fieldworkers to use when approaching people.
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