Volume 4, Number 3    July/August 1996

Moving Forward

Reader Questionnaire

We'd like to hear from you! To evaluate the value or effectiveness of each aspect of our operations, we would like to learn whether, and to what degree, Space Technology Innovation is a useful source of information to you. Please take a moment to answer the questions below and return your comments by August 9, 1996, via E-mail, facsimile or mail. If you decide to use E-mail, please type the question number and your response in your message and send it to the Internet address below. In addition to answering the questions, please provide comments and suggestions in the last section. Your feedback in this regard is important to helping us make an informed decision about the future of this publication. Thank you in advance for taking the time to help us improve the way we serve you.

Sandra Dressel, Editor
Space Technology Innovation
NASA Headquarters, Code XC
Washington, DC 20546
Facsimile: 202/358-3878 or 202/358-2697
E-mail: innovation@hq.nasa.gov

Usefulness

1.	Is this publication useful to you?

		5 	Always		2 	Infrequently
		4 	Frequently	1 	Seldom
		3 	Usually		0 	Never

2.	How often do you read the following sections:

		5 	Always		2 	Infrequently
		4 	Frequently	1 	Seldom
		3 	Usually		0 	Never

		_____ 	A. 	Commercial Mission Update
		_____ 	B. 	Welcome to Innovation
		_____ 	C. 	Technology Transfer
       		_____ 	C.1. 	Technology Today
       		_____	C.2. 	Technology Opportunity Announcement
		_____ 	D. 	Advanced Technologies
		_____ 	E. 	Commercial Development of Space
		_____	F. 	Moving Forward
       		_____ 	F.1 	Station Identification
       		_____	F.2 	Technology Opportunity Showcase
       		_____	F.3. 	Measures and Metrics
		_____ 	F.4. 	Events/Publications

Readability/Content

3.	Generally, are the articles easy for you to read and comprehend?

		5 	Always		2 	Infrequently
		4 	Frequently	1 	Seldom
		3 	Usually		0 	Never

4.	Is Innovation successful at minimizing the use of acronyms to 
	enhance readability?

		5 	Always		2 	Infrequently
		4 	Frequently	1 	Seldom
		3 	Usually		0 	Never

5.	Are the headlines descriptive enough for you (that is, do they 
	provide insight about 	Innovation's content; do they help you 
	to quickly find what you are seeking)?

		5 	Always		2 	Infrequently
		4 	Frequently	1 	Seldom
		3 	Usually		0 	Never

6.	Do you find the articles timely?

		5 	Always		2 	Infrequently
		4 	Frequently	1 	Seldom
		3 	Usually		0 	Never

7.	Given the variety of topics covered, do you find articles of 
	interest to you?

		5 	Always		2 	Infrequently
		4 	Frequently	1 	Seldom
		3 	Usually		0 	Never

8.	Do the articles include enough detail?

		5 	Always		2 	Infrequently
		4 	Frequently	1 	Seldom
		3 	Usually		0 	Never

9.	Do you use the phone numbers and Internet addresses listed with 
	the articles?

		5 	Always		2 	Infrequently
		4 	Frequently	1 	Seldom
		3 	Usually		0 	Never

		If not, why?  	
		
		If so, have you experienced any problems using them?
			o Yes		o No

		If yes, what types of problems?  	

Please rate Innovation for the following qualities in items 10 through 16 (5 = very high, 0 = very low):

10.	Clear explanation of the benefits of NASA technology.
		5	4	3	2	1	0

11.	The amount of supporting quantitative information.
		5	4	3	2	1	0

12.	The amount and depth of technical information.
		5	4	3	2	1	0

13.	Design and layout (ability to scan overall content and find specific articles).
		5	4	3	2	1	0

14.	Use of colors.
		5	4	3	2	1	0

15.	Use of photos.
		5	4	3	2	1	0

16.	Use of charts.
		5	4	3	2	1	0

17.	Is the typeface/size used in Innovation acceptable for reading?
		o Yes		o No

	If not, why?  	

General

18.	How did you first learn about Innovation?
		o Trade show		o Colleague/friend
		o Coffee table		o Internet
		o Library		o Direct mailing from NASA
		o Other: 	
 
19.	Do you receive Innovation on a consistent, timely basis?
		o Yes		o No

20.	Do you share Innovation with others?
		o Yes		o No

	If yes, approximately how many others? 	

21.	What type of organization do you work for?
	 	o Business 	(type: 		)
	 	o Academic 	(type: 		)
	 	o Government 	(type: 		)
	 	o Other 	(type:		)

22. Is your work directly related to the space industry?
		o Yes		o No

Comments and Suggestions

23.	May we reprint your comments and suggestions?
		o Yes		o No

24.	Examples: Has information from Innovation been instrumental in 
	helping you increase sales, locate technologies, make deals, and 
	so on? Are there other topics you would like Innovation to cover? 
	Any address changes/additions?
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