[Imc-web] Re: Interview request

Tue Sep 22 15:28:01 CDT 2009

I can probably make time to speak to her if necessary, but I shouldn't be
the (only) person to talk to her as I am more familiar with the technical
aspects of the site than the editorial policy or journalistic history, which
seems to be what she's probably most interested in. I will chip in if
whoever does talk with her wants someone on hand with knowledge of the
structure of the site.

On Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 3:22 PM, Nicole Pion <nicole at ucimc.org> wrote:

> 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).
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Form date:  07/02/09
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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> Nicole Pion
> Outreach and Development Adviser
> AmeriCorps CTC VISTA
>
> Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center
>
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