Methodology (Draft 3)

Methodology (Draft 3)

This paper was researched into the development of glove puppetry in Taiwan. This questionnaire intended to find the kinds of efforts needed to continue Taiwanese puppetry for the next ten years. The reason for choosing survey-questionnaire to do this research was to gather and know more opinions from other Taiwanese. The sampling group for the survey was from northern, middle , southern, and eastern parts of Taiwan with a total of 100 (60 female and 40 male) In addition, the people who are in the age of 16 to 45 years old took part in this questionnaire. These respondents might have various responses to this questionnaire by reason of different range of age and experience. Moreover, this survey was divided into two parts. The first part gathered the demographic information of the respondents, e.g. age, sex, marital status, highest educational level, and residence. The second part looked into the respondents’ viewpoints about glove puppetry. Question 1 determined whether the respondents are fond of glove puppetry or not. Question 5 found out the need for promoting glove puppetry. Question 12 established whether puppetry would keep going or not. This survey was carried out for a month. The questionnaires were collected by posting and third of them will be sent by e-mail. However, the problem that occurred was only 90% of the questionnaires were returned. Likewise, the questionnaire was useless if the response was incomplete. This survey undertook to obtain more data from respondents' perceptions and to ascertain what kinds of exertions were necessary to keep Taiwanese puppetry. It was expected to provide more information and help for this research.

Methodology (Draft 2)

Methodology (Draft 2)

This paper is researched into the perspective of glove puppetry in Taiwan. It is intended if glove puppetry will be continued for the next ten years in Taiwan, what kind of efforts are needed. The sources of data are collected from books, newspapers, news, online sources, and survey-questionnaire. After summarizing and paraphrasing the resources from paper and online materials, the search is focused on survey-questionnaire. The reason for choosing survey-questionnaire to do this research is to gather and know more opinions from other Taiwanese. The sampling group for the survey is from northern, midland, southern, and eastern of Taiwan with total of 100 (60 female and 40 male), for puppetry in Taiwan is a folk culture with no regionalism. In addition, the people who are in the age of 16 to 45 years old will take part in this questionnaire. These respondents may have various responses to this questionnaire by reason of different range of age and experience. Moreover, this survey is to investigate into two sections. First is to inquire about demographic questions through age, sex, marital status, educational level, and residence. Second is to question respondents about their point of view for glove puppetry. For example, (a.) Are you fond of glove puppetry? (b.) In your opinion, should this traditional art, glove puppetry, be promoted? (c.) In your opinion, will glove puppetry be continued for the next ten years in Taiwan? Etc... Furthermore, these questionnaires will be carried out for a month and third of them will be sent by e-mail. However, the problem that may occur is the questionnaires can't be returned, sending by e-mail especially. Likewise, the questionnaire is useless if the response is incomplete. This survey will undertake to obtain more data from respondents' viewpoints and to ascertain what kinds of exertions are necessary to keep Taiwanese puppetry. It is expected to provide more information and help for this research.

Questionnaire (Draft 2)

Questionnaire (Draft 2)

This questionnaire aims to know people's opinions about the perspective of glove puppetry in Taiwan. "Is it possible that puppetry will keep going for the next ten years in Taiwan?" Due to this questionnaire is anonymous and secret, you can be outspoken. Please complete each question as far as possible. No matter what you respond, your viewpoints will be a great help to my research. Certainly, you have right to turn down this questionnaire. If you have any comments or questions, you are welcome to email to ferbyfanny@yahoo.com.tw Ferby Chen. I'll deeply appreciate it. Thank you for responding!

Part I: Please circle your answer.

1. Age: a. 16-20 b. 21-25 c. 26-30 d. 31-35 e. 36-40 f. 41-45 years old.
2. Sex : a. Male b. Female
3. Marital status : a. Married b. Single
4. Educational level: a. High School Diploma b. Associate Degree c. Bachelor's Degree d. Masters e. PhDs.
5. Residence (In Taiwan): a. Northern_____ b. Midland______ c. Southern______ d. Eastern______. (Please write down the city/county)

Part II: Please circle the best answer that reflects your thought.

1. Are you fond of Taiwanese glove puppetry? a. Yes b. No c. I'm not sure.
2. Where did you contact glove puppetry first time? a. Outdoor puppet shows b. TV programs c. Movies d. Books e. Others______ (Please explain it). (Multi-choice)
3. Can you accept new changes (e.g. music, scene, puppets' costumes, etc.) that were added to puppetry? a. Yes, I'm glad to see. b. I have no opinion. c. No, the traditional puppetry is better. d. Others______ (Please explain it).
4. If we talk about glove puppetry, which puppeteer will you think of? a. Lee Tianlu (李天祿) b. Huang Haidai (黃海岱) c. Hung Junxiong (黃俊雄) d. Huang Wenze (黃文澤) e. Others______ (Please explain it). (Multi-choice)
5. In your opinion, should this traditional art, glove puppetry, be promoted? a. Yes, it should be promoted. b. There's no need. c. I'm not sure. d. Others______ (Please explain it). (If your answer is "a", please do next question 6. If not, please jump to question 7.)
6. In your opinion, who is responsible for puppetry promotion? a. Everyone b. Government c. Puppeteers d. People who love puppetry e. Others______ (Please explain it). (Multi-choice)
7. In your opinion, is the glove puppetry more popular than before? a. Yes b. No c. I'm not sure. d. Others______ (Please explain it). (If your answer is "a", please do next question 8. If not, please jump to question 9.)
8. In your opinion, what is the reason that puppetry is less popular than before? a. Old-fashioned b. There is too much kind of entertainments. c. The plot has no attraction. d. Language used is difficult to understand. e. Others______ (Please explain it). (Multi-choice)
9. Which innovation are you glad to see in glove puppetry? a. The scene b. The music c. The light d. Added some special effects (e.g. science) e. The puppets' costumes f. Language used g. The plot h. All of them i. Others______ (Please explain it). (Multi-choice)
10. In your opinion, does Taiwanese government do its best to promote glove puppetry? a. Yes b. No c. I'm not sure. d. Others______ (Please explain it).
11. Which type of performing puppetry do you like? a. Through outdoor puppet shows b. Through the radio c. Through TV programs d. Through movies e. Through books f. Others______ (Please explain it). (Multi-choice)
12. In your opinion, will glove puppetry be continued for the next ten years in Taiwan? a. Yes b. No c. I'm not sure d. Others______ (Please explain it).
13. This question follows Q.12; please write down a brief explanation for your response to Q.12.

Methodology (Draft 1)

Methodology (Draft 1)

This paper is researched into the perspective of glove puppetry in Taiwan. It is intended if glove puppetry will be continued for the next ten years in Taiwan, what kind of efforts are needed. The sources of data are collected from books, newspapers, news, Internet, and survey-questionnaire. After summarizing and paraphrasing the resources from papers and Internet, the search is focused on survey-questionnaire. The reason for choosing survey-questionnaire to do this research is to gather more opinions from other Taiwanese. The respondents for the questionnaire are from any areas of Taiwan with total of 100 (60 female and 40 male). In addition, half of the questionnaires are sent by e-mail. However, the problem that may occur is the questionnaires can't be returned, sending by e-mail especially.

Questionnaire (Draft 1)

Questionnaire

Part A:

1. Age : a. 16-20 b. 21-25 c. 26-30 d. 31-35 e. 36-40 f. 41-45 g. 46-50 h. over 50 years old_____.
2. Sex : a. Male b. Female
3. Marital status : a. Married b. Single
4. Educational level : a. High School Diploma b. Associate Degree c. Bachelor's Degree d. Masters e. Phds.
5. Residence (In Taiwan) : a. Northern_____ b. Midland______ c. Southern______ d. Eastern______.
   

Part B:

1. Do you like Taiwanese glove puppetry ? a. Yes b. No
2. Where did you contact glove puppetry first time ? a. Outdoor puppet shows b. TV programs c. Movies d. Books e. Others______. (Multi-choice)
3. Can you accept new changes (eg. music, scene, puppets' costumes, etc.) that were added to puppetry ? a. Yes, I'm glad to see. b. I have no opinion. c. No, the traditional puppetry is better. d. Others______.
4. If we talk about glove puppetry, which puppeteer will you think of ? a. Lee Tianlu (李天祿) b. Huang Haidai (黃海岱) c. Hung Junxiong (黃俊雄) d. Huang Wenze (黃文澤) e. Others______. (Multi-choice)
5. In your opinion, should this tradional art, glove puppetry, be promoted ? a. Yes, it should be promoted. b. There's no need. c.I'm not sure. d. Others______. (If your answer is "a", please do next question 6. If not, please jump to question 7.)
6. In your opinion, who is responsible for puppetry promotion? a. Everyone b. Government c. Puppeteers d. People who love puppetry e. Others______. (Multi-choice)
7. In your opinion, is the glove puppetry more popular than before ? a. Yes b. No c. I'm not sure. d. Others______. (If your answer is "a", please do next question 8. If not, please jump to question 9.)
8. In your opinion, what is the reason that puppetry is less popular than before ? a. Old-fashioned b. There are too many kind of entertainments. c. The plot has no attraction. d. Language used is difficult to understand. e. Others______. (Multi-choice)
9. Which innovation are you glad to see in glove puppetry ? a. The scene b. The music c. The light d. Added some special effects (eg. science) e. The puppets' costumes f. Language used g. The plot h. All of them i. Others______. (Multi-choice)
10. In your opinion, does Taiwanese government do its best to promote glove puppetry? a. Yes b. No c. I'm not sure. d. Others______.
11. Which type of performing puppetry do you like? a. Through outdoor puppet shows b. Through the radio c. Through TV programs d. Through movies e. Through books f. Others______. (Multi-choice)
12. In your opinion, will glove puppetry be continued for the next ten years in Taiwan? And why? a. Yes, _______________. b. No, _______________. c. I'm not sure, _______________. d. Others, _______________.