[Imc-web] Re: Interview request

Tue Sep 22 15:22:22 CDT 2009

Hello,
Can anyone in the web group assist Liz?

Thanks,

Nicole

On Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 3:09 PM, Elizabeth Viall <eviall at umail.iu.edu>wrote:

> Nicole,
>
> Here's my request information.
>
> Thanks for your time,
>
> Liz Viall
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Elizabeth Viall <eviall at umail.iu.edu>
> Date: Mon, Sep 14, 2009 at 2:50 PM
> Subject: Interview request
> To: imc at ucimc.org
>
>
> Hello,
>
> I am hoping to interview your site's operator, editor, or member of
> governing board. Could you send me a contact name and email address so I
> could send a request. I would appreciate the help.
>
> Below is a copy of an earlier email I sent.
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Liz Viall
> Doctoral Candidate
> Indiana University
>
> _____________________
>
> My name is Liz Viall, and I am a doctoral candidate in the School of
> Journalism at Indiana University. I am currently working on a dissertation
> about citizen journalism sites across the United States and would like to
> talk to you about the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center.
>
> Might we schedule a telephone interview to talk about your site and online
> journalism practices? I believe your insights would add value to my
> research, and I would enjoy talking to you about citizen journalism. The
> interview will take 10 to 15 minutes. A study information sheet, below, is
> included for your information.
>
> I am scheduling interviews beginning next Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon, but
> can certainly call you at another time if you prefer. Thank you for your
> time.
>
> I hope to hear from you soon.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Elizabeth Viall
>
> Indiana University
>
> Doctoral Candidate
> 217-549-3125
>
>
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> IRB Study 0906000430   INDIANA UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON
>
> *STUDY INFORMATION SHEET*
>
> *Hyper-local Citizen Journalism Sites vs. Traditional Sites:*
>
> *News Content, Objectivity, and Watchdog Function*
>
> * *
>
>
>
> You are invited to participate in a research study of hyper-local citizen
> journalism sites in the United States. You were selected as a possible
> subject because your site was included in the 75 sites I studied. We ask
> that you read this form and ask any questions you may have before agreeing
> to be in the study.
>
>
>
> The study is being conducted by Elizabeth Viall, a doctoral candidate in
> the School of Journalism at Indiana University.
>
>
>
> *STUDY PURPOSE*
>
>
>
> The purpose of this study is to find how citizen journalism on the web is
> similar to or different from traditional journalism, which is also online.
>
>
>
> *NUMBER OF PEOPLE TAKING PART IN THE STUDY:*
>
>
>
> If you agree to participate, you will be one of 34 hyper-local citizen
> journalism subjects who will be participating in this research.
>
>
>
> *PROCEDURES FOR THE STUDY:*
>
> * *
>
> If you agree to be in the study, you will do the following things:
>
> * *
>
> Discuss your views of citizen journalism and the functions of your citizen
> journalism site in a 10-15 minute telephone interview.
>
>
>
> *BENEFITS OF TAKING PART IN THE STUDY:*
>
>
>
> There are no direct benefits to the interview subjects in this study.
>
>
>
> *ALTERNATIVES TO TAKING PART IN THE STUDY:*
>
>
>
> You may choose not to participate in this study.
>
>
>
> *CONFIDENTIALITY*
>
>
>
> Efforts will be made to keep your personal information confidential.  We
> cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality.  Your personal information may
> be disclosed if required by law.  Your identity will be held in confidence
> in reports in which the study may be published. Your identify will be stored
> in written interview notes, held only by the researcher.
>
>
>
> Organizations that may inspect and/or copy your research records for
> quality assurance and data analysis include groups such as the study
> investigator and his/her research associates, the IUB Institutional Review
> Board or its designees,and (as allowed by law) state or federal agencies,
> specifically the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP), who may need
> to access your medical and/or research records.
>
>
>
> *CONTACTS FOR QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS*
>
>
>
> For questions about the study or a research-related injury, contact the
> researcher Elizabeth Viall at 217-549-3125.
>
>
>
> For questions about your rights as a research participant or to discuss
> problems, complaints or concerns about a research study, or to obtain
> information, or offer input, contact the IUB Human Subjects office, 530 E
> Kirkwood Ave, Carmichael Center, 203, Bloomington IN 47408, 812-855-3067 or
> by email at iub_hsc at indiana.edu
>
>
>
> *VOLUNTARY NATURE OF STUDY*
>
>
>
> Taking part in this study is voluntary.  You may choose not to take part
> or may leave the study at any time.  Leaving the study will not result in
> any penalty or loss of benefits to which you are entitled.  Your decision
> whether or not to participate in this study will not affect your current or
> future relations with the investigator(s).
>
>
>
>
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>
>
> Form date:  07/02/09
>
>
>

-- 
Nicole Pion
Outreach and Development Adviser
AmeriCorps CTC VISTA
Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center
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