Cover Letter

(typically accompanies a questionnaire)

Dear __________________.

I am professor [a graduate student under the direction of Professor __________________] in the Department/ Division/College of _____________________ at Florida State University. I am conducting a research study to __(state purpose of study) ________________________.

I am requesting your participation, which will involve _________________. (Explain the procedures and include the expected duration of the subject's participation). Your participation in this study is voluntary. If you choose not to participate or to withdraw from the study at any time, there will be no penalty, (it will not affect your grade, treatment/care, select whichever applies). The results of the research study may be published, but your name will not be used. [If anonymous questionnaire is completed, include state that "The questionnaire is anonymous. The results of the study may be published but your name will not be known].

If you have any questions concerning the research study, please call me [or Dr. ________] at (***) ***-**** and e-mail address, if available).

Return of the questionnaire will be considered your consent to participate. Thank you.

Sincerely,

(researcher's name)