ASF Community Survey Questions [Template]

The survey is split into 6 main areas:

• Contributor roles and tenure: The objective of the following set of questions is to understand the different contributor roles and their experience in the ASF. 
• Motivation: The objective of the following set of questions is to understand the motivation of contributors in the ASF and how they are able to make time to contribute.
• Availability of Procotols/Guidelines: The objective of the following set of questions is to find out if the documentation around policies, processes, and guidelines is being referred to by contributors and any problems in accessing these guidelines.
• Support for Newcomers: The objective of the following set of questions is to get an understanding of newcomers’ experiences in joining the ASF.
• Diversity and Inclusion: For the following section, we would ask you about your experiences in a project that you are most active in OR a project that you would like to tell us about EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) aspects.
• Wrap Up.

Contributor Roles and Tenure

Q1 - How long have you been involved with the ASF? 

 Choose one of the following answers

• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 6 to 10 years
• Over 10 years

Q2 - Which of the following tasks did you start with when you got involved in the ASF?  Select as many as are relevant. (Check all that apply)

 Check all that apply

• Contributing/reviewing code
• Creating or maintaining documentation
• Translating documentation
• Creating or updating the project’s website
• Participating in the decision process
• Serving as a community organizer
• Mentoring other contributors
• Attending events in person
• Participating through school or university computing programs
• Participating through a program like Outreachy or Google Summer of Code
• Other (text)

Q3 - How often do you engage in the following activities in the ASF?

Q4 - How long (in years) have you been in any of the roles in the ASF?