Sample Interview Consent
Sample Interview Consent
Please consider this information carefully before deciding whether to participate in this research.
Write here what you will do in this research: If you decide to volunteer, you will be asked to
participate in one interview/survey (as appropriate to your reseach). You will be asked several
questions. Some of them will be about [ ]. Others will be about [ ].If Interview write
thisWith your permission, I will tape record the interviews so I don't have to make so many
notes. You will not be asked to state your name on the recording.
Benefits: This is a chance for you to tell your story about your experiences concerning [ ].
The key code linking your name with your number will be kept in a locked file cabinet and no
one else will have access to it. Your name or information will be kept confidential and will not
be used in any publications or presentations.
Participation and withdrawal: Your participation in this study is completely voluntary, and
you may refuse to participate or withdraw from the study without penalty or loss of benefits to
which you may otherwise be entitled. You may withdraw from this study if you no longer wish
to participate (no questions will be asked). You may skip any question during the interview, but
continue to participate in the rest of the study.
To Contact the Researcher: If you have questions or concerns about this research, please
contact: [Your name, your address, phone number, and email address]. You may also contact
the faculty member supervising this work: [adviser’s name, title, address, phone number, and
email address].
Agreement:
The nature and purpose of this research have been sufficiently explained and I agree to
participate in this study. I understand that I am free to withdraw at any time without incurring
any penalty.
Date: __________________