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RESPONDENTS:
HOW TO WRITE THE
LETTERS TO NOTIFY
RESPONDENTS, HOW TO
CONDUCT INTERVIEW, AND
OTHER DATA GATHERING
MATTERS.
Step 1:
Know the FORMAT of the Letter
Step 2:
Give Advanced Notice
Step 3:
Give the Recipient Enough Time to Respond
on the Letter
1.)
Dear is the accepted opening of this letter.
Openings like Hi or Hello are inappropriate and
unprofessional for a notification letter.
Use Mr., Mrs., and Ms. as appropriate. Never use
only someones first name.
If youre unsure of the recipients gender, use the full
name in the greeting. For example,
3.)
State the favor youre asking, politely, but clearly.
Dont go crazy with detail. You should be able to
make your request in a few sentences. Whats most
important is that what you clearly need is clearly
stated.
Always ask if the favor is possible, rather than
demanding that it be done.
6.)
Close the letter politely.
Thank the recipient for considering your request,
and say that you look forward to hearing back.
Sample Letter #1
Sample Letter #2
Sample Letter #3
Wording of Questions
1.Wording should be open-ended.
Respondents should be able to choose their own
terms when answering questions.
2.) Questions should be as neutral as possible.
Avoid wording that might influence answers.
3. Questions should be asked one at a time.
Thank
You!!