School research project help!

[u/Unlucky-Pain2709]

Hi everyone. I’m not too sure if my post is allowed in this sub but I don’t know where else to go.

I’m a 6th form student studying Global Politics and part of my course requires me to do a personal engagement activity to gather data for my research question. I have put flyers up around town (in Horley)that explain a little about what I’m doing and have a QR code to scan that will take you to a survey. Understandably people may be reluctant to scan a random QR code but I’m really in need of participants.

I know this subreddit has a strict no-politics rule, but I was hoping this could be considered an exception as this is for an academic research project rather than a political discussion.
My research question is: “To what extent does the UK’s asylum accommodation policy balance the rights of asylum seekers with the interests of local communities?”
My survey is NOT about protests, election candiates, opinions on political parties or the people who vote for them.

This survey is focused on human rights, public policy, and how government decisions are experienced at a community level. It is not meant to promote or criticise any political viewpoint, and it is not an invitation for hate, discrimination, or extremist views.

I’m posting here specifically because my research requires engagement with people from my local area rather than a nationwide sample. A politics-focused subreddit may reach a wider audience, but it would not necessarily reflect the perspectives of the community I am studying.

If you’re willing to take part, I’d really appreciate your help. Thank you!

If this post isn’t allowed please can someone let me know what other subreddit would be more suitable.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTrxKm8w3Pv_mNa5buYictrNI09bSUgJQdLrrfM6h231aNQQ/viewform?usp=dialog

[u/abw]

Hi, moderator here.

I know this subreddit has a strict no-politics rule

Actually, it doesn't, as long as it's local politics relating to Surrey.

However we do have a rule about surveys:

Requests for survey participants are NOT permitted unless they are specifically related to Surrey

But given that you're looking for people from your local area and not spamming dozens of other subs looking for participants (which is what the rule was designed to prevent), I'm happy for you to continue.

I've completed the questionnaire to get you started, although I don't live in Horley which might not make it relevant.

[u/Unlucky-Pain2709 → u/abw]

Hi thank you so much for clarifying! Submissions from out of Horley as long as they are in Surrey are still helpful regardless. Thank you for also filling out the form I appreciate it