IB English B Topic Questionnaires, Surveys & Instructions Revision Notes (SL/HL)

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Writing For Clarity And Usability

These text types test whether you can write for function.
They are not about long paragraphs but about structure, precision, and clear communication.
Examiners will check if the format looks authentic and easy to follow.

Questionnaires

Definition

Questionnaire

A set of structured questions designed to gather information or opinions.

Purpose, Audience & Register
1. Purpose: Collect opinions or data on a specific topic.
2. Audience: Targeted group (students, parents, public).
3. Register: Neutral, concise, polite.
Layout & Conventions
1. Clear title: e.g., “Student Study Habits Questionnaire”.
2. Numbered or bulleted questions so it’s easy to follow.
3. Logical order: group questions by theme (study habits, wellbeing, extracurriculars).
4. Space for answers (for open questions).

Key Features

Tone: Neutral and polite.
Vocabulary: Direct questions (“How often…?”, “To what extent…?”), options clearly labelled.

Note

It’s easy to underestimate how hard it is to design a questionnaire.
Many students think it’s just “writing down some questions,” but examiners look for whether the questions are clear, purposeful, and exacting.

How to Write a Questionnaire

Begin with purpose: add a one-line intro so respondents know why they’re answering.
1. Example: “We are collecting information to improve study support at school.”
Keep it short: aim for 5–8 questions, otherwise people lose focus.
Balance question types:

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Definition

Paywall

(on a website) an arrangement whereby access is restricted to users who have paid to subscribe to the site.

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Writing For Clarity And Usability

These text types test whether you can write for function.
They are not about long paragraphs but about structure, precision, and clear communication.
Examiners will check if the format looks authentic and easy to follow.

Questionnaires

Definition

Questionnaire

A set of structured questions designed to gather information or opinions.

Purpose, Audience & Register
1. Purpose: Collect opinions or data on a specific topic.
2. Audience: Targeted group (students, parents, public).
3. Register: Neutral, concise, polite.
Layout & Conventions
1. Clear title: e.g., “Student Study Habits Questionnaire”.
2. Numbered or bulleted questions so it’s easy to follow.
3. Logical order: group questions by theme (study habits, wellbeing, extracurriculars).
4. Space for answers (for open questions).

Key Features

Tone: Neutral and polite.
Vocabulary: Direct questions (“How often…?”, “To what extent…?”), options clearly labelled.

Note

It’s easy to underestimate how hard it is to design a questionnaire.
Many students think it’s just “writing down some questions,” but examiners look for whether the questions are clear, purposeful, and exacting.

How to Write a Questionnaire

Begin with purpose: add a one-line intro so respondents know why they’re answering.
1. Example: “We are collecting information to improve study support at school.”
Keep it short: aim for 5–8 questions, otherwise people lose focus.
Balance question types:

Definition

Paywall

(on a website) an arrangement whereby access is restricted to users who have paid to subscribe to the site.

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Note

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Core Themes5 subtopics

Text Types3 subtopics

Paper 1 (Writing)2 subtopics

Paper 2 (Listening)2 subtopics

Paper 2 (Reading)2 subtopics

Internal Assessment (Individual Oral)3 subtopics

IB English B Questionnaires, Surveys & Instructions Notes

Core Themes5 subtopics

Text Types3 subtopics

Paper 1 (Writing)2 subtopics

Paper 2 (Listening)2 subtopics

Paper 2 (Reading)2 subtopics

Internal Assessment (Individual Oral)3 subtopics

Writing For Clarity And Usability

Questionnaires

Key Features

How to Write a Questionnaire

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Writing For Clarity And Usability

Questionnaires

Key Features

How to Write a Questionnaire

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