SANDSWA - San Diego Science Writers Association

SANDSWA - San Diego Science Writers Association

Member Survey

After several years as an informal network, SANDSWA is formalizing its existence and would like to hear from you. We greatly appreciate your taking the time to complete this survey.

1. How often should SANDSWA schedule events? (please choose one or more)
Monthly
Every other month
Every three months
Every six months

2. What time of day is best for you? (please choose one)
Breakfast meeting – ending by a.m.
Lunch meeting
Dinner meeting
Evening meeting – light refreshments

3. What days of the week are better for you? (please choose all that apply)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

4. What science topics would you like to see addressed at a future meeting?
Astronomy
Biotechnology
Climate Change
Emerging Diseases
Information Technology
Marine Biology
Nanotechnology
Neuroscience
Other:
Other:
Other:

5. What professional-development topics would you like to see addressed at a future meeting?
Writing: story structure, narrative nonfiction, keys to lively writing, etc.
Selecting an appropriate publication for my writing
Public relations
Interviewing
Multimedia
Book writing
Submitting a story
Working with an editor
Professional ethics using case studies
“How I did it,” by an established writer with an interesting specialty
Tax and other freelance business aspects
Other:
Other:
Other:

6. How often would you prefer to socialize with other science writers?
At every meeting
At a separate monthly event
Every other month
Once a quarter
Twice a year
Never

7. Where would you prefer to socialize with other science writers?
In writers' homes
In a public place

8. Would you enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour with an expert at:
Scripps Institute of Oceanography
Salk Institute
Anza Borrego Park
A local lagoon
The Supercomputer Center
A biotech company
A telecommunications company
A hospital or healthcare organization
Other:
Other:
Other:

9. Could your workplace host a SANDSWA event?
Yes
No

If yes, may we contact you?
Your name:
Phone or email:

10. Can you suggest another organization that might host a SANDSWA event?

11. Which of the following describe your writing career? (please choose all that apply)
Journalism
Freelance writing
Public relations
Education
Research
Technical writing
Medical writing
Consulting
Student
Other:
Other:

12. To which other professional organizations do you now belong?
AAAS - American Association for the Advancement of Science
NASW - National Association of Science Writers
SEJ - Society of Environmental Journalists
Other:
Other:
Other:
Other: