determine the aims and desired outcomes of the survey;
· research the current literature about database usage surveys and electronic survey
techniques;
· decide upon the scope, size and timing of the survey, including any other software-based
data collection that may be needed;
· design the survey questionnaire;
· design the web form for hosting the survey;
· gain approval for the research from the Monash University Standing Committee on Ethics
in Research Involving Humans (SCERH);
· decide upon a method of linking the survey from various locations;
· establish methods to publicise the survey to users;
· design the data extraction and compilation methods;
· choose an appropriate professional organisation or individual to provide a comprehensive
statistical analysis of the data;
· evaluate responses, analyse statistical data and make recommendations for improvements;
· write the report;