Appendix A: Questionnaire 1. What school do you attend? 2. Which debate camp are you attending this summer? VBI: Swarthmore VBI: Los Angeles VBI: Chicago UNT Mean Green Workshops Texas Debate Collective Northwestern Debate Institute Michigan 7-Week Premier Debate Institute 3. Which event are you attending camp in? Lincoln-Douglas Policy Public Forum 4. What grade will you enter in the fall? 5. Please indicate your gender. Male Female Other 6. What is your race? Black/African-American Asian/Asian-American Hispanic Native American White I don’t know I prefer not to answer Other: 7. How would you describe the socioeconomic category of the household where you live? Upper Class Upper-Middle Class Middle Class Lower Middle Class Lower Class Poor I prefer not to answer Other: 8. How many years have you participated in debate? 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years Other: 9. Do you consider yourself: Democrat Republican Independent I don’t know Other:
10. How would you characterize the political environment in your household? Very conservative Conservative Moderate Liberal Very liberal I don’t know Other: 11. How would you characterize your own political orientation? Very conservative Conservative Moderate Liberal Very liberal I don’t know Other: 12. How old are you? 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 Other: 13. How would you describe the debate circuit you compete on? Local National Both Other:
18. How often have you done volunteer work to benefit your community? (1 to 5, 1 = Never, 5 = Very Frequently) 19. How often have you worked on solving a problem in your community? (1 to 5, 1 = Never, 5 = Very Frequently) 20. How often have you participated in a church-organized service project? (1 to 5, 1 = Never, 5 = Very Frequently) 21. How frequently have you attended a political rally or speech? (1 to 5, 1 = Never, 5 = Very Frequently) 22. How frequently do you engage in politics-related social media online? (1 to 5, 1 = Never, 5 = Very Frequently) 23. How frequently have you participated in a political protest activity? (1 to 5, 1 = Never, 5 = Very Frequently) 24. How often have you worked for a political party or candidate? (1 to 5, 1 = Never, 5 = Very Frequently) 25. How frequently have you contributed money for a political cause? (1 to 5, 1 = Never, 5 = Very Frequently) 26. How strongly do you agree with the statement: “Being a good citizen requires that you know about political issues.” ? (1-5, 1 = Strongly Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree)
14. How many tournaments do you attend per year? 10-12 7-9 4-6 0-3
27. How strongly do you agree with the statement: “Being a good citizen requires that you take action supporting your values.” ? (1-5, 1 = Strongly Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree)
15. Which debate experience level do you consider yourself? Varsity Junior Varsity Novice
28. How strongly do you agree with the statement: “Being a good citizen requires that you volunteer in your community.” ? (1-5, 1 = Strongly Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree)
16. How many hours per week do you spend at debate practice and/or on debate prep? More than 10 6-10 3-5 2 or fewer
29. How strongly do you agree with the statement: “Being a good citizen requires that you vote in important elections.” ? (1-5, 1 = Strongly Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree)
17. How often have you done volunteer work to help groups like the poor, homeless, or elderly? (1 to 5, 1 = Never, 5 = Very Frequently)
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