How to make an LGBTQ+ inclusive survey

Common Mistakes and Ways to Fix Them

Image Caption: A person holding the letters “LGBTQ” made in colorful playdough. The picture is focused on the hands in the center of the frame holding the letters. Photo by Sharon McCutcheon from Pexels.

This guide was built from an example survey I recently took for my graduate school about the services the school provided. I’ve taken the time to break down each question and explain the problems with it and ways to make the questions more inclusive. I’ve done my best to provide you commentary, and suggest alternatives. For context, I am…