AP Research Project
Ashlyn Walker
L&N STEM Academy
AP Research
s754026@student.knoxschools.orgPURPOSE OF STUDY
You are being asked to take part in a research study. Before you decide to participate in this study, it is important that you understand why the research is being done and what it will involve. Please read the following information carefully. Please ask the researcher if there is anything that is not clear or if you need more information.
The purpose of this study is to bring awareness to the guidance department at the L&N STEM Academy.
STUDY PROCEDURES
There will be a survey done to determine all student responses. The guidance department will also be interviewed on the same topic.
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You may decline to answer any or all questions and you may terminate your involvement at any time if you choose.
BENEFITS
This will benefit future senior classes at the L&N STEM Academy.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Your responses to this survey will be anonymous. Please do not write any identifying information on your survey. For the purposes of this research study, your comments will not be anonymous. Every effort will be made by the researcher to preserve your confidentiality including the following:
State measures taken to ensure confidentiality, such as those listed below:
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Assigning code names/numbers for participants that will be used on all research notes and documents
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Keeping notes, interview transcriptions, and any other identifying participant information in a locked file cabinet in the personal possession of the researcher.]
Participant data will be kept confidential except in cases where the researcher is legally obligated to report specific incidents. These incidents include, but may not be limited to, incidents of abuse and suicide risk.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions at any time about this study, or you experience adverse effects as the result of participating in this study, you may contact the researcher whose contact information is provided on the first page. If you have questions regarding your rights as a research participant, or if problems arise which you do not feel you can discuss with the Primary Investigator, please contact the L&N Institutional Review Board via John Luke Bell at
luke.bell@knoxschools.orgVOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION
Your participation in this study is voluntary. It is up to you to decide whether or not to take part in this study. If you decide to take part in this study, you will be asked to sign a consent form. After you sign the consent form, you are still free to withdraw at any time and without giving a reason. Withdrawing from this study will not affect the relationship you have, if any, with the researcher. If you withdraw from the study before data collection is completed, your data will be returned to you or destroyed.
CONSENT for ADULTS
I have read and I understand the provided information and have had the opportunity to ask questions. I understand that my participation is voluntary and that I am free to withdraw at any time, without giving a reason and without cost. I understand that I will be given a copy of this consent form. I voluntarily agree to take part in this study.
