[Imc-web] Re: Interview request
Mike Lehman
rebelmike at earthlink.net
Thu Sep 24 17:06:39 CDT 2009
Liz is scheduled to call me Friday morning. I'll check to see who else
she might want to interview. In any case, I'll emphasize that our array
of media and programs is hard to sum up by talking to one or two people.
Mike Lehman
Brian Dolinar wrote:
> I responded to Elizabeth. BD
>
> On Wed, Sep 23, 2009 at 12:43 AM, Marti Wilkinson
> <martiwilki at gmail.com <mailto:martiwilki at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
> I think the print group might be better able to address the nature
> of the study. As a graduate student in communication studies I can
> say that much of the research I have encountered has addressed the
> activist driven nature of independent media.
>
> There is also a distinction that can be made between the
> gatekeeping functions of independent media and how sites like CNN
> and MSNBC handle 'citizen' news. Indymedia tends to be more of an
> open source portal where people can self publish....while
> traditional news has to be filtered through a professional editor
> or moderator.
>
> What comes to my mind is some of the experiences that Brian
> Dolinar has had in regards to getting FOIA requests from the local
> police department and the situation with Police Chief Finney when
> he had Brian kicked out of a press conference for not being a
> "real" journalist. Brian and other members of the print group have
> been very proactive about seeing to it that we are able to offer a
> much different perspective on social justice issues than what gets
> presented in the News Gazette.
>
> Just my not so humble opinion :D
>
> Marti Wilkinson
>
> On Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 3:22 PM, Nicole Pion <nicole at ucimc.org
> <mailto: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 <mailto: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
> <mailto:eviall at umail.iu.edu>>
> Date: Mon, Sep 14, 2009 at 2:50 PM
> Subject: Interview request
> To: imc at ucimc.org <mailto: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
> <mailto: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
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
> Nicole Pion
> Outreach and Development Adviser
> AmeriCorps CTC VISTA
> Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center
>
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