Informed Consent Form
Funding Source: None
IRB approval # cannady11150605
Description of the Study
This survey is part of a doctoral research project investigating the use of weblogs as a tool for writing instruction in the high school, specifically how teachers are using them, and whether participating in blogs affects students’ attitudes toward writing as well as their writing skills. Procedures: This is an online survey. After reading this explanation of informed consent, you can proceed. Clicking on the “Accept” button below will be understood to represent your consent to participate. If you click on the “Accept” button, you will be taken to a Web page for the survey, which will take about 10 minutes to complete. Your responses to the survey questions will be stored in a database, but they will be anonymous. That is, your responses will not be linked to your name or identity in any way.
Risks /Benefits to the Participant:
Completion of the survey carries minimal to no foreseeable risks. A copy of the results will be provided to you at the end of the study, if you wish to receive it.
Alternatives:
You have the alternative not to participate in this study. Click on the “Cancel” button below if you choose not to proceed.
Costs and Payments to the Participant:
There are no costs associated with completing the survey. You will not be paid for completing it.
Confidentiality:
No personally identifiable record, data, or document will be generated by your participating in this study. Your answers will be sent anonymously to the study database.
Right to Withdraw:
Your participation in the survey is fully voluntary. You have the right to end your participation at any time by exiting the survey; any answers you have given will be canceled at the time of exit, and will not be sent to the database. You also have the right to skip any questions you choose not to answer.
Other Pertinent Information
The principal investigator, Marilyn Olander, will answer any questions you may have about the study. You may write her at olander@scis.nova.edu or call NSU at (954) 262-2000. Her advisor is Dr. Trudy Abramson at (954) 262-2000. If you have any questions about your rights as a research participant you may contact the Nova Southeastern University IRB Office at (954) 262-5369.
Voluntary Consent by Participant
I have read the preceding consent form, or it has been read to me, and I fully understand the contents of this document and voluntarily consent to participate. All of my questions concerning the research have been answered. I hereby agree to participate in this research study. If I have any questions in the future about this study they will be answered by Marilyn Olander. I may print a copy of this form. This consent ends at the conclusion of this study.