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carefully ... and will remain confidential when reported to policy makers
at your school.
Please use the space below to comment on what your school could have
done to improve your undergraduate experience or what you wish you had
done differently, or both.
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Please use the space below to describe the most important outcomes of
your time as an undergraduate. Where possible, be specific about how your
college or university contributed to these accomplishments, changes or
other developments.
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Please use the space below to elaborate on any of the questions above
(refer to the question by number) and to comment on any other aspect of
your undergraduate experience not covered in this questionnaire.
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PART G. Additional Questions from Carleton College
Please select your level of agreement with the following statements.
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Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral / Mixed / Not Certain |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 1. I have the skills to report observations in writing. |
LOCAL01=1
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LOCAL01=2
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LOCAL01=3
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LOCAL01=4
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LOCAL01=5
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| 2. I have the skills to analyze data or complex sets of information
in writing. |
LOCAL02=1
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LOCAL02=2
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LOCAL02=3
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LOCAL02=4
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LOCAL02=5
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| 3. I have the skills to provide an interpretation of data, a text,
a performance, etc. in writing. |
LOCAL03=1
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LOCAL03=2
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LOCAL03=3
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LOCAL03=4
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LOCAL03=5
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| 4. I have the skills to identify and use outside sources in writing. |
LOCAL04=1
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LOCAL04=2
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LOCAL04=3
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LOCAL04=4
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LOCAL04=5
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| 5. I have the skills to articulate and support an argument in writing. |
LOCAL05=1
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LOCAL05=2
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LOCAL05=3
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LOCAL05=4
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LOCAL05=5
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This section of the survey relates to the increasingly visual nature of
communication, research, and expression. "Visual materials" mentioned
below include drawings, paintings, charts, graphs, models, maps, posters,
animations, photographs, Power Point presentations, and similar items.
How would you rate your abilities in the following areas?
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Far below average |
Below average |
Average |
Above Average |
Far above average |
| 6. Visualizing information or using visualizations (models, diagrams,
drawings, etc.) to formulate ideas and arguments. |
LOCAL06=1
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LOCAL06=2
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LOCAL06=3
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LOCAL06=4
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LOCAL06=5
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| 7. Using visual material to communicate your ideas, illustrate an argument,
or express yourself. |
LOCAL07=1
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LOCAL07=2
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LOCAL07=3
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LOCAL07=4
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LOCAL07=5
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| 8. Interpreting and evaluating visual materials (such as those listed
above). |
LOCAL08=1
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LOCAL08=2
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LOCAL08=3
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LOCAL08=4
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LOCAL08=5
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| 9. Understanding and using the tools and resources for producing effective
visual materials. |
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LOCAL09=2
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LOCAL09=3
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LOCAL09=4
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LOCAL09=5
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| 10. Understanding the ethical and copyright issues related to using
images. |
LOCAL10=1
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LOCAL10=2
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LOCAL10=3
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LOCAL10=4
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LOCAL10=5
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| 11. Understanding how to search for and find visual materials. |
LOCAL11=1
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LOCAL11=2
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LOCAL11=3
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LOCAL11=4
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LOCAL11=5
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In your time at Carleton, how often have you had the opportunity in your
classes to:
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Never |
Seldom |
Often |
Very Often |
| 12. Construct visual models (e.g. make a diagram, create a 3-D model,
or sketch a map) to help you understand and solve a problem. |
LOCAL12=1
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LOCAL12=2
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LOCAL12=3
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LOCAL12=4
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| 13. Use visual materials to communicate your ideas (e.g. prepare a
table, graph, photograph, sculpture, or other illustration to accompany
an argument or observation). |
LOCAL13=1
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LOCAL13=2
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LOCAL13=3
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LOCAL13=4
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| 14. Interpret and evaluate visual content within your major or other
disciplinary contexts (e.g. bring disciplinary theory and practice to a
"reading" of
a photograph, artifact, statistical table, work of art or architecture,
or some other non-textual phenomenon). |
LOCAL14=1
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LOCAL14=2
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LOCAL14=3
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LOCAL14=4
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| 15. Learn to design and produce effective visual materials (e.g. prepare
a Power Point or multi- media presentation, poster, or 3-D model to teach
others). |
LOCAL15=1
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LOCAL15=2
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LOCAL15=3
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LOCAL15=4
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16. Did you do an internship during your time at Carleton?
LOCAL16=1
Yes
LOCAL16=2
No
LOCAL16=3
Not applicable
17. If yes, did it lead to a job offer?
LOCAL17=1
Yes
LOCAL17=2
No
LOCAL17=3
Not applicable
18. I did not have an internship during my time at Carleton because
(choose 1):
LOCAL18=1 I chose not to pursue one
LOCAL18=2 I didn't know how to find one
LOCAL18=3 I didn't have time to search for one
LOCAL18=4 I applied but wasn't successful
LOCAL18=5 I couldn't afford to do an unpaid internship
LOCAL18=6 Other
19. I started using Career Center services during my:
LOCAL19=1
First year
LOCAL19=2
Second year
LOCAL19=3
Third year
LOCAL19=4
Fourth year
Please select your level of agreement with the following statements.
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Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral / Mixed / Not Certain |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
| 20. The Career Center website provided good access to information and
resources. |
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LOCAL20=2
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LOCAL20=3
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LOCAL20=4
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LOCAL20=5
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| 21. I know the necessary tools and strategies for conducting an effective
job or grad school search. |
LOCAL21=1
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LOCAL21=2
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LOCAL21=3
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LOCAL21=4
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LOCAL21=5
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Click FINISH to save your entries on this page and complete the survey.
Thank you very much for contributing to this research!