Educator Self-Study Module
STEP 4. Collect audience information relevant to the enviromental practice and specific behaviors

III. What methodologies or technologies are available for exploring the social dimensions of a particular environmental concern?

Tools recommended for natural resource professionals

Table 1 provides a list and brief description of eight different types of social assessment tools that we recommend for natural resource professionals. Table 3 provides references for specific tools and where to learn more.

Types of tools:

• Background and Census Data Research
• Focus Groups
• Informal Interviews with Key-Informants
• Observations
• Surveys
• Participatory Action Research
• Rapid Appraisal

Sources of tools:

• Internet based resources
• Manuals
• Step by step guides
• Technique descriptions
• Worksheets

Step 4: Collect audience information relevant to the environmental practice and specific behaviors

III. What methodologies or technologies are available for exploring the social dimensions of a particular environmental concern?

Introduction

Linking to pre-existing information

Table 2: Sample sources of background information

Using social assessment tools

Case Study III: Testing a fact sheet about toxic substances in fish

Case Study IV: P-Free for Lake Ripley

Tools recommended for natural resoruce professionals

Table 3: Specific assessment tools and references

References

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