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Welome to our survey about language use at KU! Please review the information statement below. Click the next button to participate in the survey. 

Information Statement

KEY INFORMATION
  • This project is studying whether people feel that their way(s) of using language is or is not valued at the University of Kansas.
  • Your participation in this research project is completely voluntary.
  • Your participation will take 15 minutes.
  • You will be asked to complete an online, anonymous survey. More detailed information on the procedures can be found below.
  • There are no known risks or discomforts.
  • Possible benefits to participants include improving the overall environment at the University of Kansas.
  • Your alternative to participating in this study is not to participate.
  • Your de-identified data collected during this project will be used for future research without additional consent from you.

INTRODUCTION
The Department of Linguistics at the University of Kansas supports the practice of protection for human subjects participating in research. The following information is provided for you to decide whether you wish to participate in the present study. You should be aware that even if you agree to participate, you are free to withdraw at any time without penalty.

We are conducting this study to understand and respond to people’s perspectives on how their diverse ways of using language are or are not valued in KU’s spaces. This will entail your completion of an anonymous survey. Your participation is expected to take approximately 15 minutes to complete. The content of the survey should cause no more discomfort than you would experience in your everyday life.

Although participation may not benefit you directly, we believe that the information obtained from this study will help us gain a better understanding of how we can improve the climate at the University of Kansas, to make it a more welcoming and supportive place. Your participation is solicited, although strictly voluntary. Your name will not be associated in any way with the research findings. Your identifiable information will not be shared unless (a) it is required by law or university policy, or (b) you give written permission.

It is possible, however, with internet communications, that through intent or accident someone other than the intended recipient may see your response.

If you would like additional information concerning this study before or after it is completed, please feel free to contact us by phone or mail.

Completion of the survey indicates your willingness to take part in this study and that you are at least 18 years old. If you have any additional questions about your rights as a research participant, you may call (785) 864-7429 or write the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP), University of Kansas, 2385 Irving Hill Road, Lawrence, Kansas 66045-7563, email irb@ku.edu.

Sincerely,
Philip T. Duncan, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
Department of Linguistics 304A Blake Hall
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 66045
(785) 864-2882
philiptduncan@ku.edu