Researcher:
University: Fresno Pacific University
Degree:
Thesis/Project Title:
I, ________________________________________, agree to participate in __________________research study. The purpose and nature of the study have been explained
to me in writing and I have been provided with a copy of the Research Study Information Sheet.
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I am participating voluntarily.
I give my permission for my interviews with ____________to be recorded.
I give my permission for my Capstone journals to be used for data collection.
I give my permission for my reading journals to be used for data collection.
I understand that I can withdraw from the study, without repercussions, at any time,
whether before it starts or while I am participating.
I understand that I will be given the choice to view the transcribed interviews and make
additions and changes that I deem necessary.
I understand that open, honest answers are being sought.
I understand that my anonymity will be ensured in the write-up by assigning me an alias
and that the name and location of the school will not be revealed.
I understand that disguised extracts from my interviews and/or journals may be quoted in
the thesis and subsequent publications.
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If the participant is a minor (under the age of 18), parental/guardian consent is needed in order
for the participant to participate in this study.
I, ________________________________________, the parent/guardian of the above-named
participant have read the Research Study Info Sheet and this Letter of Informed Consent and
give permission for my graduating senior, ________________________________, to participate
in this research study.
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