Use this worksheet as a guide to complete your portfolio for this assignment. You do not need to include a list of surveys from the Pew Research Center link provided in the lesson—those are just examples of the type of information journalists can gather when using surveys, and those examples can help you come up with your own story idea for the next part:

Question

A. Surveys
Select a story idea and set up a survey using these three steps:
 Identify the objective or purpose of the survey.
 Write an introduction to the survey that explains its purpose.
 Write closed questions that produce answers that are relevant to the purpose of the survey and that can be quantified or "counted" as data. Remember, closed questions can be answered in a word or two (yes/no).
 Analyze the response data properly (what does the survey tell us?)
In other words, state the purpose of your survey, provide a brief introduction to the people who will be taking it, and then provide at least five closed questions that would produce yes/no or short answers.
Topic and purpose of survey:
Introduction for survey respondents:
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B. Interviews
Take the 5 survey questions you created in part A and turn them into open-ended “interview” questions.
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Answer 1

Topic and purpose of survey: The impact of social media on mental health

Introduction for survey respondents: Hello, we are conducting a survey to understand the impact of social media on mental health. Your responses will help us gain insights into this topic and identify any potential issues or benefits. This survey is anonymous and should take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Thank you for your participation.

Survey questions (1-5):
1. Do you feel that your mental health has been negatively affected by using social media? (Yes/No)
2. Have you ever compared yourself unfavorably to others on social media? (Yes/No)
3. Do you often feel anxious or stressed when using social media? (Yes/No)
4. Have you experienced feelings of loneliness or isolation due to your social media usage? (Yes/No)
5. Do you feel more self-conscious about your appearance or body image when using social media? (Yes/No)

Interview questions (1-5):
1. How has using social media affected your mental health?
2. Can you share any instances where you have compared yourself to others on social media and felt negatively about yourself?
3. Have you experienced any anxiety or stress related to your social media usage? If yes, can you provide some examples?
4. Have you ever felt lonely or isolated as a result of your social media activity? If so, can you elaborate?
5. In what ways has social media impacted your body image or self-esteem?