OFR - Earthwatch Science Camp

Oman Field Research programme- Earthwatch Science Camp

6 – 10 September 2026)

Dear Participants,

The Royal Academy of Management is keen to learn about your views on this camp. We kindly ask you to complete the attached questionnaire, which will only take a few minutes of your time. Your responses will help us better understand the program’s outcomes and improve the content of future programs.

Thank you in advance for your time and cooperation.

Please select the option that best reflects your opinion for each statement:

1 = Strongly Disagree (Very Weak)

2 = Disagree (Weak)

3 = Neutral (Acceptable)

4 = Agree (Good)

5 = Strongly Agree (Excellent)

12345
The Science Camp provided useful understanding of community-centred research approaches.
The Science Camp increased my understanding of citizen science.
The Science Camp content was relevant to my learning and professional/research needs.
The Science Camp provided useful science communication styles and techniques.
12345
The Science Camp contributed to acquiring new and valuable knowledge or insights.
The Science Camp helped me understand the value of community-centred research for achieving greater environmental and/or societal impact.
The Science Camp helped me identify ways to apply community-centred approaches in my research.
The Science Camp helped me build knowledge, confidence and motivation relevant to my research.
12345
The facilitators, speakers and contributors demonstrated relevant expertise and communicated the subject matter clearly.
I heard from speakers and contributors with diverse perspectives.
The facilitators and contributors supported interaction and knowledge exchange.
12345
The overall organization of the Science Camp was good.
The venue, facilities and arrangements were appropriate.
The logistical services and support provided were good.
The procedures related to the Science Camp (registration, communication, attendance, and organization) were smooth and clear.
The quality and quantity of meals / hospitality provided were appropriate.
The accommodation provided was appropriate.
The Science Camp felt inclusive and provided a safe environment in which I could belong, participate and contribute.
(5) Learning:
Please rate your level of knowledge and understanding before and after the Science Camp on a scale from 1 to 10
(6) Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements (scale from 1 to 5).

1 = Strongly Disagree (Very Weak)

2 = Disagree (Weak)

3 = Neutral (Acceptable)

4 = Agree (Good)

5 = Strongly Agree (Excellent)

12345
I am motivated to facilitate community environmental action as part of a research project.
I am motivated to focus on community-centred approaches as part of my research project.
I am motivated to challenge environmental inequality through community-centred research.
I am confident that I can focus on a community-centred approach in my current research.
I am confident that I can take the first steps toward a community-centred approach in my current research.
I am confident that I can facilitate community environmental action as part of a research project.
I am confident that I can critically reflect on community-centred research approaches.
(7) Application:
Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements (scale from 1 to 5).
12345
I am likely to take action towards centring communities in my research.
The Science Camp was a worthwhile experience for me personally.
The Science Camp was a worthwhile experience for me professionally.
The Science Camp met my expectations and provided what I hoped to gain.
(7) General Questions: