Abstract:

Large-scale micro-survey in rural areas is an important means and tool to know and study rural social and economy development. With the promotion of rural revitalization, the implementation of rural large-scale micro-survey benefits us to better estimate the development stage of rural area and understand the opportunities and challenges faced during rural development in China. This paper aims to share the key points of organizing large-scale micro-survey and manage survey materials and provide experience and inspiration for researchers. The key points of organizing large-scale micro-survey are shown following material preparation, finding households in the village, "finding the right interviewee", "doing the right questionnaire" and questionnaire check. The key aspects of managing survey materials include sorting out and filing questionnaires, recording survey logs, organizing work photos, organizing expenditure records, recovering and disposing of materials, and updating the database of enumerators.

Key words: rural large-scale micro-survey, formal surveys, material management