> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.dscout.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.dscout.com/diary-studies/what-are-diary-studies-in-dscout/example-of-an-effective-diary-mission.md).

# Example of an effective diary mission

Even after you've taken a look at our guide for [planning out your mission design](/diary-studies/what-are-diary-studies-in-dscout/designing-your-diary-mission.md), you might still need some inspiration! That's what we're here for. Take a look at this example mission for some help!

## Mission: Voice Assistants

This mission was designed to understand how people interact with voice assistants, and what they'd like to see from future voice assistant products.

It made use of 4 of the 5 standard Dscout activity types: an inventory activity, a moments activity, an ideation activity, and a reflection activity.

#### **Mission Details and Overview**

*TIP: In the mission overview, be sure to include a brief overview of the full mission and each activity. Let scouts know whether you're running an automatic or manual mission\[link], and if manual, be sure to give scouts each activity's deadline as well as the overall mission deadline.*

![](/files/c36eed3072000dbc3d31d5fa6d24ba33d2c25c64)

#### **Activity 1: Device Inventory (an inventory activity)**

Have scouts (participants) show you everything they use, like, own, or need associated with your topic of interest.

{% hint style="success" %}
*TIP: When writing a multi-entry activity, write your questions to allow multiple responses.*
{% endhint %}

![](/files/bf37d840461a1ae6100e9aef654ea7b4c78f3b37)

#### **Activity 2: Voice Moments (a moments activity)**

Have scouts share significant moments related to your topic of interest.

{% hint style="success" %}
*TIP: When writing a multi-entry activity, write your questions to allow multiple responses.*
{% endhint %}

![](/files/aefdf3e293506df324ef72d5f3eb94edc8f0c733)

#### **Activity 3: Voices of Tomorrow (an ideation activity)**

Have scouts ideate about the future of your topic of interest. Let them inform your product planning!

{% hint style="success" %}
*TIP: if you're using mobile activities, remember that scouts are answering your questions on their phone. Be sure to use a combination of open- and closed-ended questions to let them give their thumbs a break!*
{% endhint %}

![](/files/f21c37aa03cfd1895f31162b2a9d45a536a21dfc)

#### **Activity 4: Voicing Concern (a reflection activity)**

Have scouts think back on the subject of your mission. Often, you'll also want to ask questions related to the moments they shared: what might have gone well, or poorly, over the course of the mission.

![](/files/3a10079756b2f3c737942ebdd3a2b00b478ba645)


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