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Let us know what you think about the ScienceScope!

The ScienceScope highlights science and research and development projects undertaken by CSIR scientists, sometimes in partnership with industry and science faculties, and always for socio-economic benefit. Articles with a science focus are selected in line with relevant themes. Readers are varied and include decision and policy-makers; leadership in appropriate government departments; peer-researchers, locally and abroad; the private sector and the informed public with an interest in science.

This publication, in its current format, is now in its fifth year of existence and it is time to take stock of successes as well as areas of improvement. Although the ScienceScope has won awards in the past, we are eager to receive constructive feedback from our readers. Please take a few minutes to complete the following short questionnaire. This is not a once-off occasion - you are welcome to comment on the publication at any time.

1. From the drop-down menu, please select the capacity in which you receive the publication, also indicating if you are a local (South Africa) or international recipient:

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2. Please select the words that correspond best with your response (you can select more than one):

2.1 I would describe the magazine's content as generally being:

Informative - I have a good grasp of the CSIR's work after reading an article/the publication

Up-to-date - the themes respond to current issues

An interesting read - the science is presented in a way that captures my interest

Not relevant to my work and interests - I'm not sure why I receive it

Not well-structured - a mixed bag of articles with no clear focus

Of varying interest - some articles are relevant to my work, others less so

Too much - information overload

Additional comments (not compulsory):

2.2 In terms of the writing, articles are:

Well-written

Easy enough to understand, considering the scientific nature

Engaging

Long-winded

Pedantic

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2.3 The general look and feel of the magazine is:

Inviting

Modern

Sophisticated

Old-fashioned

Cluttered

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2.4 Improving the following aspect would most increase the value of ScienceScope:

Limiting scientific terms

Writing in a more popular (mass media) way

Using more visuals

Adapting the layout by... (please give more detail in the space provided below)

Narrowing the focus/themes

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3. The distribution of the ScienceScope is:

Irregular - I don't receive it every quarter

On schedule - I receive four issues a year

On schedule, but it is still addressed to my predecessor

On schedule, but my details are incorrect (e.g. Mr in stead of Prof, name spelled incorrectly, etc.)

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6. Is there anything else you would like to read about in the ScienceScope? Do you have any other comments?

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