Working With Human Subjects- Informed Concent (Due by 11:59pm on Feb. 25)

Working with human subjects can be tricky business, but luckily for us, you will not be poking or prodding any of your research subjects (so there should be minimal risk to those you plan to interview, survey, or experiment with).

With that said, it is still critical that you disclose information to the human subjects you are working with. Universities have developed an Internal Review Board (IRB) system to make sure researchers comply with local, state, and federal ethics standards. As students who are in a first-year writing course, you do not have to complete IRB training to work with human subjects, but it is critically important that you disclose your intentions in writing to the people you are working with.

Please review the following information provided by Colorado State University:

http://writing.colostate.edu/guides/page.cfm?pageid=1426

Upon reviewing the link above, you are tasked with developing an informed consent disclosure form to give to any participants you are studying. The site above gives plenty of information about what should appear in your disclosure form. Participants should sign the form and return it to you. You should provide each participant with an additional copy if said participant wants it for his/her records.

If your research involves textual analysis and you are not working with human subjects, please write a detailed outline about how your textual analysis will work.

I recommend you create your disclosure form as a word document and then paste it into the text box of this blog space.

Here is another link to a Google Images page that has many examples of Informed Consent Forms:

https://www.google.com/search?q=informed+consent+form&client=firefox-a&hs=Ld3&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=-uQLUrmODeSG2wX38oGYBA&ved=0CDwQsAQ&biw=1366&bih=636

29 comments:

  1. UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
    ENC 1102 RESEARCH PROJECT

    INFORMED CONSENT FORM FOR INTERVIEWS

    The Psychology of Acting’s Role in Our Lives

    Jared Miller Joseph Longhany
    352-422-5452 ENC 1102 Professor
    JaredEMiller@knights.ucf.edu Joseph.Longhany@ucf.edu

    I am a student in a Writing and Rhetoric course (ENC 1102) at the University of Central Florida. I am studying the psychology behind acting and its application on separate subject’s lives.

    During this study, you will be asked to answer questions about your acting career and your daily life. The estimated time for this interview is roughly ten minutes. However, you are free to surpass the estimated time in order to give elaborated and/or additional related answers. If at any point you should feel that cannot answer or feel uncomfortable doing so, you are free to notify me and we will move on with the interview.
    All information received will be kept confidential. I will log any received information relative to the study in a safe location. Only myself and the supervisor mentioned above will have access to this information. This interview has been designed and will be conducted for the sole purpose of gaining first-hand information on the topic presented. Upon completion of this project, any given information will be disposed of or stored within a secure location.
    ________________________________________________________________
    Participant’s Agreement:
    I am aware that my participation in this interview is not mandatory. If I should feel so inclined, I can terminate the interview without being required to give any explanation. I understand the intent and purpose of this research.
    The researcher has reviewed the individual and social benefits and risk of this project with me.
    I am aware the data will be used for a research paper and possibly a class presentation. I have the right to review, comment on, and/or revoke any of my given information prior to the paper’s submission. I understand that revoking given information would present the researcher with extra work and that it may hurt his feelings. I understand that all information given will be held confidential unless I indicate otherwise. I, __________________________, give permission for the use of my disclosed information within the researcher’s study.

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  2. INFORMED CONSENT FORM
    Researcher: Lauren Anderson
    727-492-8672 laurenandersonl@knights.ucf.edu
    ENC 1102 Joseph Longhany

    Understanding University Students Perspectives on their Preparation of Creative thinking: A Look at Publicly and Privately Educated Students
    Purpose
    To compare how university students who were educated at public or private schools feel they were prepared to meet university demands to think creatively.
    Procedures
    The research requires that the subjects complete a questionnaire which asks questions regarding how well they felt they were prepared by their educators to think creatively. The subjects will also be asked brief interview questions regarding the subject. The questionnaire and interview will last no longer than 15 minuets and will be given to each subject individually.
    Confidentiality
    Any of the data collected from the questionnaire or information gathered from the interview could be included in my research. If not comfortable revealing your name within my research, I will not disclose it. Only the information gathered from the questionnaire or the interview will be included in my research.
    Risks and Benefits
    You may feel uncomfortable with some of the questions included in this research. You can refuse to answer any question you are not comfortable with, or skip questions you do not want to answer. You can stop your participation in the research at any time. The benefits of participating in this study include increasing knowledge as to if a correlation exists between creativity and public or private education.
    Rights as a Volunteer
    Your participation in this research is voluntary. If you decide not to take part or to stop your participation in
this research, you will not lose any services to which you are otherwise entitled. If you have any questions
about this research project, you may call researcher.
    Respondent Agreement
    The research has been explained to me. I voluntarily consent to participate. I have had an opportunity for my questions to be answered. I know that I may refuse to participate or to stop my participation in the research at any time. I understand that if I have questions about this research project or my rights as a respondent, I may contact the researcher.

    __________________________________ Respondent Signature __________________________________ Interviewer Signature

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  4. ENC 1102 INFORMED CONSENT FORM FOR INTERVIEWS
    UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
    Research Project

    Modesty, Immodesty and Societies’ Role

    Researcher: Rebecca Levine
    561-398-5119
    rebeccalev@knights.ucf.edu
    ENC 1102 Professor Joseph Longhany
    Joseph.Longhany@ucf.edu

    Purpose: Understating different perspectives about modesty, immodesty and clothing choices for women from women of diverse backgrounds.
    During this study, you will be asked anonymously to answer questions about your political views, religious views, typical outfit, and if you agree/disagree with certain statements. The estimated time for this interview is roughly eight minutes.
    Names will be disclosed. If you wish to skip a question you may do so.
    All information received will be kept confidential. Only myself and the supervisor mentioned above will have access to this information. This interview has been designed and will be conducted for the sole purpose of gaining first-hand information about conceptions about modesty. Upon completion of this project, any given information will be disposed of.

    Participant’s Agreement:
    I voluntarily consent to participate. I know that I may refuse to participate or to stop my participation in the research at any time. I understand that if I have questions about this research project or my rights, I may contact the researcher.

    __________________________ Interviewee
    __________________________ Researcher

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  5. University of Central Florida
    ENC1102 Research Project
    Professor: Joseph.longhany@ucf.edu
    Researcher: Alexsis A. Mercado/ lexiemercado@knights.ucf.edu
    Contact: 561-843-8985

    Informed Consent

    The purpose of this research is to explore the media influence on the current issue of Stand Your Ground Laws.

    Upon agreeing to this study, you will be asked to complete a questionnaire regarding an article provided. These questions will be brief merely summarizing what you have read with limited application questions. The questionnaire should take no longer than 15 minutes.

    The involvement in the questionnaire will not be invasive. You are allowed to leave questions blank if you do feel the information asked is too personal or wish not to tell your political affiliation.

    This study aims to enhance knowledge on a controversial law and to shed a new light on the topic.

    With the data collected, I may choose to use some of your responses. If you do not feel comfortable with your name being on any document, that will remain confidential. I prefer to use no names, but rather “participant 1,” “participant 2,” and so on.

    As a volunteer, you have the right to participate or not participate. There will be no consequences if you do not take participation.

    Your signature acknowledges that you have read the information stated and willingly sign this consent form. Your signature also acknowledges that you have received, on the date signed, a copy of this document containing one page.

    _________________________________________ _____________________
    Signature of person agreeing to take part in the study Date

    _________________________________________
    Printed name of person agreeing to take part in the study

    _______________________________________ _____________________
    Name of person providing information to participant Date

    _________________________________________
    Signature of Research Staff

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  6. INFORMED CONSENT FORM

    UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

    Researcher: Emily Stockton
    Eds4@knights.ucf.edu
    407-401-2221

    ENC 1102
    Joseph Longhany
    Joseph.Longhany@ucf.edu



    How Animal Rights Propaganda Affects The Progression Of The Movement

    Purpose & Explanation
    The research requires that the subjects observe a series of videos depicting animal rights propaganda as well as read some article concerning animal rights legislation and portrayals of animals within the media. They will then be asked a series of questions within a focus group setting and are free to discuss among themselves to spur conversation about what they had just been exposed to. The point of the focus group is to record reactions and responses regarding the effectiveness of the types of propaganda given to the participants. The focus group shouldn’t last longer than 30 minutes and records of participants’ responses will be anonymous.
    Participant Agreement
    If you feel uncomfortable with any of the questions, comments, or conversation that comes up during the focus group, you are not required to provide further information regarding the material presented to you. You may stop your participation in the research study at any given time with no questions asked.
    The benefit that may be derived from participating in this study is to increase the education of people that are unaware of animal welfare organizations. This study is also designed to highlight which forms of propaganda resonate the most with people are most effective in delivering their desired message.
    Your participation in the focus group is completely voluntary. Should you have to leave at any time, you are able to do so with no questions asked. Any of the data collected from the focus group has the potential to be used within my research project should the participant allow me to do so and stay for the duration of the focus group.
    The research study has been explained to me and I voluntarily consent to participate. I know that I may leave or dismiss any of the questions or responses from others during any part of the focus group. I also realize that my answers could be recorded within a research project and that I have the opportunity to leave at any point during the research study. Should you have any further questions regarding the research study you may feel free to contact either me or Joseph Longhany at any time.

    _________________________ Participant Signature
    _________________________ Date

    ___________________________ Researcher Signature
    ____________________________ Date

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  8. University of Central Florida
    Research Project
    Researcher: Arnaldo Perez
    Joel_11@knights.ucf.edu
    787-238-4386
    Professor: Joseph Longhany
    ENC 1102
    Joseph.longhany@ucf.edu

    INFORMED CONSENT FORM FOR SURVEY/INTERVIEW:

    You have been invited to provide necessary and valuable information in a research study about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) related medical content/education. This research is based on the goal to provide support to the research being constantly requested in order to find ways to end health disparities LGBT patient experience. You will be asked to take a survey related to personal experiences in health care settings and offer opinions/suggestions that might help avoid health disparities such as discrimination, mistreatment or denial of care. If desired, a personal interview can replace the survey in which you would be asked the same questions. However, the purpose of the personal interview is to go more into detail when answering the survey’s questions and possibly engaging in a productive conversation. The results could be used in publications, presentations, meetings, and/or reports.

    PRIVACY/RIGHTS:

    All information provided will be kept secure and all questions will be answered as anonymous. No information will be connected to individuals and names won’t be required. All participants have the right to withdraw from the research at any time; participation is not obligatory.
    ______________________________________________________________

    I understand and agree with all the information given above and I am aware that participation is not obligatory. I have the right to reserve any answers to the survey and I am aware that the data recollected from this survey will be used by the researcher for a class project/presentation and may be used in future publications.

    _______________________________
    Participant of research/interviewee’s signature

    _______________________________
    Researcher’s signature

    ________________
    Date signed

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  9. Consent to Participate in Research

    Student Researcher: Tristin Tadlock Tristin.t@knights.ucf.edu
    ENC 1102-0048 Professor: Joseph Longhany Joseph.Longhany@ucf.edu

    The purpose of this study is to collect valuable information to help guide my research on how Disney Princess Movies have influenced its audience. If you agree to participate you will be provided with a questionnaire which should take no longer than 15 minutes. There are no risks involved with this study.

    No identifying information will be requested during this study and any questions answered may be included in my research paper.

    If you have any questions about this study afterwards, feel free to contact the researcher or the professor.

    Participation in this study is completely voluntary. Please be aware that if you decide to participate, you may stop participating at any time and you are free to not answer any specific question.

    By signing this form I am confirming that I have read and understand the information above and I freely give my consent to participate. Also I understand that if I request a copy of this form or the questionnaire I will be given a copy.


    _____________________________________
    Participant Signature Date


    _____________________________________
    Researcher Signature Date

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  10. UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
    ENC 1102 RESEARCH PROJECT

    INFORMED CONSENT FORM FOR INTERVIEWS

    Stereotyping Women In the Business Workplace

    Rachel Brill Joseph Longhany
    954-740-0633 ENC 1102 Professor
    rbrill18@knights.ucf.edu Joseph.Longhany@ucf.edu

    I am a student in a Writing and Rhetoric course (ENC 1102) at the University of Central Florida. I am studying the gender inequality and stereotyping women face in the business workplace.

    During this study, you will be asked to answer questions about what qualifies a good manager, and if those traits correlate with how efficient a woman versus a man is at leading. The estimated time for this interview is roughly ten to twety minutes. However, you are free to surpass the estimated time in order to give elaborated and/or additional related answers. If at any point you should feel that cannot answer or feel uncomfortable doing so, you are free to notify me and we will move on with the interview.
    All information received will be kept confidential. I will log any received information relative to the study in a safe location. Only myself and the supervisor mentioned above will have access to this information. This interview has been designed and will be conducted for the sole purpose of gaining first-hand information on the topic presented. Upon completion of this project, any given information will be disposed of or stored within a secure location.
    ________________________________________________________________
    Participant’s Agreement:
    I am aware that my participation in this interview is not mandatory. If I should feel so inclined, I can terminate the interview without being required to give any explanation. I understand the intent and purpose of this research.
    The researcher has reviewed the individual and social benefits and risk of this project with me.
    I am aware the data will be used for a research paper and possibly a class presentation. I have the right to review, comment on, and/or revoke any of my given information prior to the paper’s submission. I understand that revoking given information would present the researcher with extra work and that it may hurt his feelings. I understand that all information given will be held confidential unless I indicate otherwise. I, __________________________, give permission for the use of my disclosed information within the researcher’s study.

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  11. INFORMED CONSENT FORM
    Researcher: Brian Ullman
    brian-ullman@knights.ucf.edu
    ENC 1102 Joseph Longhany

    Controversy Behind Heavy Metal
    Purpose:
    To compare what college students think about heavy metal and what critics think students think about heavy metal.
    Procedures:
    Subjects will be asked to answer a short survey, asking about their personal views on the music genre.
    Confidentiality:
    All data collected from the survey will be completely anonymous. In real life, results are all that matter.
    Rights as a Volunteer:
    Participation is entirely voluntary, and no part of this survey is required. There is no concequence for refusing to participate. Subject may skip any or all questions on the survey that they do not feel comfortable answering.
    Participant’s Agreement:
    I voluntarily consent to participate. I know that I may refuse to participate or to stop my participation in the research at any time. I understand that if I have questions about this research project or my rights, I may contact the researcher.
    ________________________ Participant's signature
    ________________________ Researcher's signature

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  12. Informed Consent Form
    Researcher: Nathan Guenther
    nathanpguenther@knights.ucf.edu
    ENC 1102-0049 Joseph Longhany
    February 25, 2014

    Ethical implications of Artificial Intelligence in Robotics

    Purpose:
    To see what the current generation of college students’ views are regarding the ethics surrounding the technology that is so apparent in today’s society.

    Procedure:
    Subjects will be asked a variety of relevant questions in a short survey, focuses on their personal views, opinions, and the ethical issues they feel are most important.

    Participant Confidentiality:
    All data retrieved from the survey will be completely anonymous, tying them to an individual does not benefit my research as I am just looking to see a small spectrum of student’s opinions.

    Rights as a Participant:
    This survey is completely voluntary to participate in, and completely none, all, or part of the survey is completely up to the participant. If there are questions that are uncomfortable to answer, the subject may completely skip any as they choose.

    Participant’s Agreement:
    As a participant I voluntarily consent to proceed with this survey. I am aware that at any time I may change my mind and stop my research contribution. I understand that if I have questions or concerns I may contact the researcher of this project.

    ________________________ Participants signature _________ Date Signed

    ________________________ Researcher’s signature _________ Date Signed

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  13. UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
    ENC 1102 RESEARCH PROJECT

    INFORMED CONSENT FOR INTERVIEWS

    Communication Barriers between Different Genders

    Sarah Britton Joseph Longhany
    (407) 883-2527 ENC 1102 Professor
    Smbritton4@knight.ucf.edu Joseph.Longhany@ucf.edu

    I am an undergraduate student at UCF and I am in an English Composition (ENC 1102) course, in which we are doing a research paper. I am researching the different factors that cause communication barriers between different genders in relationships and what can be done to diminish these barriers.

    During this study I will be conducting observations based on how you and your significant other act towards each other versus how you both act when you are around friends of the same gender. After this observation I will be asking you a few interview questions in order to better understand each genders stance in the communication process. This interview should last, at most, ten minutes, however, if you would like to elaborate and go into more detail during this interview, the given time is flexible. If there are any questions that you choose not to answer, all you have to do is tell me and that question will be skipped.
    During this observation and interview process, all information may be used in my research paper, however your identity will be confidential. The only persons who will know your identity is myself and the instructor given above. Upon finishing this research, all information will be discarded and demolished.

    _________________________________________________________

    Participant’s Agreement:

    I am aware that I am being observed and interviewed voluntarily and I am willing to partake in this research process. If I become uncomfortable, I am aware that I can end the interview at any time and that if I decide I don’t want my information used, I can request that it be discarded. I understand the basis on which this research is being conducted and that my identity will be kept confidential, with the exception of the researcher and the researcher’s instructor.
    I understand that all observations and interview questions will be recorded and could be used in a presentation in front of people. I understand that at any time I can request that my information not be used in this research and that by doing so I will provide the researcher with extra work and lose an extraordinary friend in doing so. I __________________________________ consent to the use of my information recorded in this observation and interview.

    ________________________________ Respondent Signature


    ________________________________ Interviewer Signature

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  14. SIGNATURE OF AGREEMENT TO PARTICPATE IN STUDY:
    BY SIGNING BELOW, I AGREE THAT I AM VOLUNTEERING TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS RESEARCH STUDY. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE.

    Signature of Subject


    (Signature) (Date)

    ______________________________________________________________________________
    (Please Print Name) (Date)

    Signature of Legally-Authorized Representative
    (If subject is under the age of 18)


    (Signature) (Date)


    (Please Print Name) (Date)

    Signature of Researcher


    (Signature) (Date)


    (Please Print Name) (Date)


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  15. UCF Informed Consent Form
    Researcher: Sean Pratt
    904-466-6229
    seanpratt@knights.ucf.edu
    ENC 1102 Joseph Longhany
    Joseph.Longhany@ucf.edu

    The History and Potential Future of Digital Currency

    Purpose & Procedure: To question individuals of different fields of study on their opinions of digital currency, and compare the different opinions to the field in which the opinion’s source studies. From this information I will be able to establish a rough diagram of the present public opinion towards digital currency using the different majors as a varying demographic. For those showing little knowledge of digital currency I will be ready to provide a rough overview of what digital currency is and what it does and record the participant’s reaction to the information. For those showing larger amounts of knowledge on digital currency I will ask their opinion on what the future of digital currency may be and record the response given.
    Confidentiality: All participants in this study will remain totally anonymous unless they specifically request not to be. All information gathered from participants during questioning will have the potential to be included in my research, including exact quotes from participants.

    Participant Agreement: I __________________________________ hereby agree to voluntarily participate in this study and permit any and all information provided by myself during this study to be used by the researcher in any way he desires. I agree that this study has been fully explained to me and I fully understand all of the information that was explained. I understand that I will remain anonymous unless I specify that my information may be disclosed by the researcher.
    Participant Signature:_____________________________________________________
    Date:__________________________________________________________________
    Researcher Signature:_____________________________________________________
    Date:__________________________________________________________________
    Participant Permits Researcher to Disclose Participant’s Personal Information (Check Space):
    ______YES _______ NO

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  16. INFORMED CONSENT FORM FOR INTERVIEWS
    UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
    ENC 1102 RESEARCH PROJECT

    Researcher: Baily Seidl
    Contact: blseidl@knights.ucf.edu/860-866-8093
    Professor: Joseph Longhany
    Contact: Joseph.Longhany@ucf.edu

    Purpose
    The purpose of this research is to explore the media's influence on women's body satisfaction and mood.

    Procedure
    For this study, you will be given a series of advertisements containing photoshopped and un-photoshopped full size models. Following the images, I will ask you a series of questions pertaining to your current state of mood and body satisfaction. The study should roughly take 10-20 minutes and given to each subject individually.

    Confidentiality
    All information received from you will be kept confidential. The information received will be kept in a safe location and only John Longhany and myself will have full access to all the information. The information will be safely composed of after the completion of the research project.

    Participant's Agreement
    I, __________________________ hereby give Baily Seidl the right to include my given information in her research paper. I am aware I will be kept anonymous in her paper and no where will my name be documented throughout the research. I understand I can withdraw from the study at any point in time and can also request for my information to be taken out of her paper at any given time. I acknowledge the fact that I am not obliged to participate in the study as well as understand the purpose and content of this study.

    Participant Signature_____________________________
    Date__________________________________________

    Researcher Signature____________________________
    Date__________________________________________

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  17. UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INFORMED CONSENT FORM
    English Composition 1102
    Researcher: Amanda Swartwout
    Email: a.swartwout@knights.ucf.edu
    Professor: Joseph Longhany
    Email: Joseph.Longhany@ucf.edu

    I am a student in English Composition 1102 at the University of Central Florida. I am researching public opinion about charities for a research project this Spring 2014 semester.

    INFORMED CONSENT FORM FOR PERSONAL AND GROUP INTERVIEWS AND SURVEYS:

    The purpose of this research project is to understand the reasons for people’s misconceptions about charities, if indeed they have any.

    Personal and Group Interviews: During the personal interview you will be asked a series of questions about why you donate to charities and your incentive behind doing so. Further analysis questions will be asked about their beliefs if donations to charities are misused. The group interview will be a focus group with similar questions as the personal interview. However, much more analytic questions about charities will be asked. Additionally, short clips of charity commercials will be shown in order to determine which is the most successful at attaining donor’s attention.

    Surveys: A series of four surveys will be posted on my Social Media sites such as Facebook and Twitter. These questions on the surveys will ask how much people donate, what charity do they donate to and if a portion of their check is automatically deducted to the charity of their choice. Each survey will be done over about a three week period. These questions are 100% anonymous therefore no identity can be revealed.

    PRIVACY RIGHTS AND DISCLAIMER:

    In the personal and group interviews names will not be provided in the paper. They will be changed to subject one, two and etc. The survey questions will also be included in the paper however no identity will be concealed since they are anonymous.

    By signing this form I am confirming that I have read and understood the information listed above. I give my consent to participate in this research. I understand that a copy of this research will be released to me upon request. I am aware that my identity will remain anonymous win Amanda Swartwout’s research paper.

    I allow my responses to be discussed in this research paper.
    Check answer that applies. ____ Yes ____ No


    _____________________________________
    Participant Signature/Date


    _____________________________________
    Researcher Signature/Date

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  18. INFORMED CONSENT FORM
    University of Central Florida

    Researcher: Brittany Ferretti-Manes
    Contact: Brittany.Ferretti@knights.ucf.edu


    ENC 1102-0048
    Professor: Joseph Longhany

    Forensics in Pop Culture



    Informed Consent Form for _______________________.

    Purpose:
    The purpose of this research is to determine how people's perceptions of forensics based on popular crime shows, the CSI Effect, affects how they would act as a juror on a criminal case.

    Procedure:
    In this research, you will answer various questions on a questionnaire, such as demographics and television viewing habits, but should not take more than a few minutes. Please be honest and as accurate as possible.

    Confidentiality:
    You will remain anonymous throughout my research paper. None of your answers will be released with your name attached, nor will they be shared. However, if you would like to be named in my paper, do not hesitate to let me know at the bottom.


    Participant's Agreement:

    [ ] I prefer to stay anonymous.
    [ ] You may use my name.


    I, ________________, agree to participate in Brittany's research and fill out the questionnaire. I am fully aware of how my answers will be utilized and will allow them to be published. I agree to be as honest and accurate with my answers as possible. I also understand that I am not obliged by no means to participate if I do not wish to.



    ________________________
    Participant Signature

    ____/____/_____
    Date


    ________________________
    Researcher Signature

    ____/____/_____
    Date

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  19. Malcolm Harvey
    ENC 1102
    Textual Analysis

    Textual Analysis

    Purpose:
    To analyze the change and culture of rap lyrics throughout the years and the change lyrical content. By doing this I will be able to see if the scholarly articles and all of the articles I have read are true to its facts of the changing in the hip hop culture.

    Procedure:
    The first step in my research will be taking the top five rap songs (which get the most publicity) from each decade and looking up their lyrical content. I will then analyze the lyrics and come to conclusions of what they mean or what the rapper is saying. I will then analyze the lyrics from each decade in groups and compare the differences and similarities in the songs.

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  20. Informed Consent Form For Survey/ Research
    Student Researcher: Madison Peppler
    madison.peppler@knights.ucf.edu
    ENC 1102 Joseph Longhany

    Lifting the bad connotation associated with Heavy Metal Music

    Purpose:
    To evaluate the knowledge of college students on Heavy Metal Music and to see their views on the genre of music.

    Procedure:
    Subjects will be asked to answer a few questions based on the research topic in a short questionnaire. These questions will be based on personal opinion and some basic knowledge of Heavy Metal.

    Participant Confidentiality:
    All data acquired through the questionnaire will be completely confidential and will not be shown to the public. The answers are only to be shown to Joseph Longhany and myself. If at any point you feel uncomfortable or want to abstain from answering a question, that is okay. You can stop participating at any time, and if after the questionnaire is complete and you do not feel comfortable, you can ask for you answers not to be used in the research paper.

    Participant's Agreement:
    I, ________________________, hereby give Madison Peppler the right to include my given information in her research paper. I realize that this is completely voluntary, and I understand exactly what I am participating in. I am aware that I am able to stop participating at any time with no consequences. I also understand that if I have any questions or concerns I may contact the researcher of this project.

    ____________________ Participant's signature ___________ Date Signed

    ____________________ Researcher's signature ___________ Date Signed

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  21. Research Method:

    PARTICIPATINS CONCENT FORM

    Social Stigma within the gay community
    University of Central Florida
    ENC 1102 Research Project
    Researcher: Christopher Biles
    Joseph Longhanny
    407-406-2018, bileschristopher@knights.ucf.edu

    The goal of the research paper as a whole is to explore what are current things holding back the gay rights movement. It will take a look at the education of the subject and a families religious affiliation. There will be a third section evaluating the complications faced by same sex couples who are both are in the closet or with one partner is as well as well as the stigma within the groups as well over between those who are openly gay and those who are not. In the research I am conducting I will interview participants who identify them selves as gay or bisexual that are openly gay and hopefully some who are in the closet. The questions will ask broadly about past relationships, there status about if they are openly gay or not and their opinion of those who are in the closet. All research will be recorded all information will remain confidential and participants will be assigned numbers instead of names.

    Risks & Benefits:
    The participant may feel uncomfortable during some of the questions asked in the interview. The benefits of participating in this study is a better understanding of the strain put on the gay rights movement and more knowledge of the social stigma between those in the gay community who are in the closet and out if there is one.
    Rights Reserved to the Participants:
    I am aware that my participation in this interview is not mandatory. If I should feel so inclined, I can terminate the interview without being required to give any explanation. The researcher has reviewed the individual and social benefits and risk of this project with me as well as has gone over the intent of the research project.
I am aware the data will be used for a research paper and possibly a class presentation. I have the right to review, comment on, and/or revoke any of my given information prior to the paper’s submission and to omit to certain question asked of me during the interview. I understand that revoking given information would present the researcher with extra work. I understand that all information given will be held confidential unless I indicate otherwise or unless I allow otherwise.

    I, __________________________, give permission for the use of my disclosed information within the researcher’s study on .

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  22. Informed Consent Form

    Researcher: Maria Mas
    Professor: Joseph Longhany
    Class: ENC1102
    Email: mariamas@knights.ucf.edu

    Perspectives and Views on Naturopathic Medicine

    The purpose of this research is to understand and evaluate individuals’ opinions and views on naturopathic medicine.

    Procedure:
    Several questions will be asked in the form of a survey regarding one’s own knowledge of naturopathic medicine, political views, social/cultural views, age, gender, how one normally goes about finding a doctor, etc.

    Participant Confidentiality:
    All information will be kept confidential, if there are any personal concerns regarding name disclosure that can remain confidential as well.

    Rights as a Participant:
    This survey is entirely voluntary to participate in. If there is certain information asked that the participant would be uninterested in disclosing, the participant may skip questions and leave them blank. If the participant decides to resign from the study that is fine as well.

    Participant’s Agreement:
    As a participant I voluntarily consent to participate in this research by filling out a survey. I have read the above information and understand that if I have questions or concerns I may contact the researcher of this project.

    ________________________________ _____________
    Participant’s signature Date signed

    _______________________________ _____________
    Researchers’ signature Date signed

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  23. UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
    ENC 1102 REASEARCH PROJECT
    Professor: Joseph.longhany@ucf.edu
    Researcher: Greta Apostoli
    Contact information: apostoli.g.ucf@knghts.ucf.edu
    INFORMED CONSENT FORM FOR INTERVIEWS/SURVEY
    Purpose:
    I am trying to find out why there is a lack of participation of female coaches in the most advanced sports.
    Why am I being invited to partake in this study: I believe that your participation will further expand the research and provide a different perspective on the issue.
    What will be done: I will be asking you a series of questions that pertain to the different attitudes women receive from others and how women handle these attitudes. Your answers and your name will be kept confidential. If you wish to not answer a question you may do so. I will then provide you with two examples of two individuals who have achieved certain goals in their lives, you will then choose one of the two examples and explain why you chose that individual.
    Concerns: If you have any concerns please email me at the above email address. Once again, all responses will remain confidential.
    As a volunteer, you have the right to participate or not and if you don’t there will be no consequences. You may withdraw your consent and participation in this interview during any time.
    By signing I acknowledge that I have read the following and agree to participate in this study:
    _________________________________________ _____________________
    Signature of person agreeing to take part in the study Date

    _________________________________________
    Printed name of person agreeing to take part in the study

    _________________________________________ _____________________
    Name of person providing information to participant Date

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  24. Consent to Participate in Research
    ENC 1102-0048

    Researcher: Brianna Ray

    Project: My project is on career decisions that students make at high school and college levels. I will be looking into what influences those decisions and how these decisions effect the students later on. During my research, I will be surveying students on things such as their major, age, gender, and the extent that certain things influenced them on their career related decisions.

    Purpose: To survey students on their major and career related decisions and collect data to further my research.

    Invitation: As a student in a composition class at the University of Central Florida, I appreciate the informative feedback that you may be able to give furthering my research on major and career decisions.

    Risks: There are no risks directly related to participating in this research.

    Thank you for your time.

    I agree to participate in Brianna Ray’s survey about college students and their major and career decisions:


    _______________________________________________
    Signature


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    Date



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  25. Consent Form
    ENC 1102.0048

    RESEARCHER: Monica Greaves

    The Role of Students Perspectives on Mission Work

    The purpose of this study is to get the point of view on mission work from younger generations. I am looking to study problems we face today with mission work and how students going on these trips see these issues. You are being asked to participate in this study because I am looking at perspectives from younger generations of students who have gone on short or long-term mission trips.
    The survey I will ask participants to fill out will take no more than ten minutes and is voluntary. If at any moment you do not feel as if you should answer the questions, or you feel as if the questions make you uncomfortable in any way, you can notify me and we will stop the questions without penalty. Minors wanting to participate in this study can do so only if you are able to obtain permission from a parent or guardian. There are no potential risks in participating in this survey and all results will remain anonymous.
    By participating in this study, the topic of problems mission work faces will continue to be studied and in turn, changes can be made.
    This study is anonymous. I am not obtaining your name or other identifiable data from you, so nobody will be able to identify you or your data. When I write about the study to share with other researchers, I will write about the combined information I have gathered.
    Before you decide whether to accept this invitation to take part in the study, please ask any questions that might come to mind now. Later, if you have questions about the study, you can contact me at, monica.greaves17@Knights.ucf.edu. We will give you a copy of this consent form to take with you if you choose.

    Your signature acknowledges that you have read the information stated and willingly sign this consent form.

    _________________________________________ _____________________
    Signature of person agreeing to take part in the study Date

    _______________________________________ _____________________
    If under 18, Parent /Guardian signature Date

    _________________________________________
    Signature of Researcher

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  26. INFORMED CONSENT FORM
    University of Central Florida
    ENC 1102 Research Project

    Compensation of Student Athletes in College Athletics

    Nathan Maciag
    UCF Researcher
    nathan.maciag@knights.ucf.edu
    ENC 1102 Joseph Longhany
    joseph.longhany@ucf.edu

    I am an undergraduate student at the University of Central Florida enrolled in ENC 1102, a writing and rhetoric course. I am researching the issue of whether the student athletes should or should not be compensated more than scholarship.

    This study is to ask numerous questions regarding the topic of compensating student-athletes beyond the scholarship. Then go through various non-biased informative information from academic journals and credited researchers regarding the subject. After the informative information, there is another cycle of questions about the subject that concludes the interview. The interview should take no longer than 15 minutes. There are no risks involved in the interview. All findings will be published and used within the research and the presentation.

    Confidentiality of results will remain anonymous unless the participant agrees to allow their name used. Only my supervisor and I will be allowed access to the information.


    Participant’s Agreement

    Participation in this study is completely voluntary. The interview may be terminaited at any time if inclined without question. The purpose of the research is clear and the intent is understood.
    I am aware the date will be published within the research paper and presentation. I have the right to withdrawal any information given within the interview. I understand all information given within this agreement. I,______________, give full permission for the use of information collected by the researcher in the study.

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  27. Creativity expectations in the workplaces
    Purpose: To find out how much hiring managers are changing their criterion as we enter the Conceptual Age
    Procedure: Interview. I’m going to call the hiring manager at siemens and possibly other companies to find out how they are adjusting their criterion as it applys to the conceptual age.
    Methodology: Persistence is the key. I will establish confidentiality if wished upon and the interview will be strictly business related.

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  28. UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
    ENC 1102 RESEARCH PROJECT

    INFORMED CONCENT FORM FOR INTERVIERWS

    How Being an Only Child Affects Development as an Adult

    Researcher: Megan Rogers
    954-496-3020
    Mrog56@knights.ucf.edu
    Enc 1102 Professor Joseph Longhany
    Joseph.Longhany@ucf.edu

    Purpose:
    To gather information about the many facets of growing up as an only child. To find information to reinforce ideals that other researchers have already studied. To create qualitative sources for which to base further research on.

    Procedures:
    Subjects will read and answer a series of interview questions carefully chosen by researchers. Topics such as family, mental and emotional wellbeing, and opinions will be addressed. Subjects may also discuss certain topics freely with researcher if they would like.

    Confidentiality:
    Data and quotations taken from interviews and freetalks will be collected and used within the research paper. All names will be changed to protect the identity of subjects and researcher will not discuss certain aspects of the interview if the subject requests.

    Note: All interviews and freetalks are voluntary. If subject feels uncomfortable at any time, they may request to stop until a later time or to desist all interviews.

    Agreement:
    I understand that my participation in researcher Rogers’ research is voluntary and that I may discontinue interviews at any time. I agree to give honest opinions and recollections of past experiences. If I have any questions or concerns about the research or my participation, I may contact the researcher.

    Signed: _______________________________________________________ Date: __________

    Researcher signature: ____________________________________________ Date: __________

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  29. Informed Consent Form

    Researcher: Jarrett Jennings
    Professor: Joseph Longhany
    Class: ENC1102
    Email: jarrettjennings52@knights.ucf.edu

    Payment Dispersion in Professional Sports

    The purpose of this research is to determine not only how money is dispersed to players in professional sports, but also to determine if it impacts the teams’ successes.

    Procedure:
    Information will be gathered by a number of textual sources and will be used to create an unbiased analysis of salary’s effect on professional sports. There will be a simple survey included to determine what exactly the popular belief is about salary.

    Participant Confidentiality:
    All information will be kept confidential, including the name of the individual and any personal information related to them.

    Rights as a Participant:
    This survey is entirely voluntary. If there is certain information asked that the participant would be uninterested in disclosing, the participant does not need to fill in that info. The survey will be used for informational purposes in the paper only.

    Participant’s Agreement:
    As a participant I consent to participate in this voluntary survey. I have read the above information and understand that if I have questions or concerns I may contact whomever is performing the research for the project.

    ________________________________ _____________
    Participant’s signature Date signed

    _______________________________ _____________
    Researchers’ signature Date signed

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