When did you begin listening and/or taking a liking to jazz?
What influences brought you into contact with jazz music?
Who are some of you most favored artists and why?
When or where are you favorite times or places to listen to jazz? Why?
What is your perception about the history of jazz music and jazz culture?
How has jazz changed over the years you have been listening to it?
What were some obstacles you might have had to overcome in order to listen to jazz as you wanted, participate in the culture surrounding jazz, or become educated in jazz?
What are some specific cultural aspects do you find associated specifically with jazz music?
Did your parents and/or grandparents listen to jazz? If so, how would you say its changed since they began listening?
What do you think makes jazz different from other types of music?
I have left it in the classroom next to the printer. You can pick up during the lecture tomorrow. If you need it before then, give me a call and we can try to come get it.
We are conducting a study on the Peace Culture of Charleston. The data we obtain will be used to further our knowledge of this culture. The study is part of a class at the College of Charleston and the information gained will be shared only with the students and teacher of the class.
By signing below, you confirm that you are willing to be recorded both visually and audibly. You are able to stop at any time if this study poses a conflict of schedule or interest for you. You are allowed to decline in answering a question, if you do not want something said to be recorded you may say it is “off the record”. We will remind you of all your rights during the interview.
If you would like to give information but remain anonymous then we will be the only people to view your name. We will give your our contact information so that you will be able to ask any questions and/or obtain copies of our research.
I __________________, a participant in this study done by Majeed Fick (Researcher) on behalf of College of Charleston, understand that information solicited by the researcher may be used as part of an oral presentation and/or any presentation materials including, film, audio, still images, written data, and data visualizations (graphs, charts etc.). The researcher has explained the contents of this form, as well as the scope of the research topic, along with possible risks and benefits of my involvement with this project. My personal information, including name or any requested information I wish to be kept confidential will be kept as such, and withheld from any research materials. I understand that I may refuse to answer any question during the interview process, and resign my willingness to participate in this study at any time, without explanation. This form has been formulated in accordance with the Institutional Review Board’s (IRB) full disclosure policy (informed consent) and ethical principles. All research information will only be used for educational purposes, and a separate consent form must precede any other use of the material collected in this project. My signature indicates that I have read, understand, and agree to these terms.
Name of Participant (printed)
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Signature of Participant Date
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Adress and Zip code
As a participant in this study, I understand that information solicited by the researcher may be used as part of an oral presentation and/or any presentational materials including, but not limited to, film, audio, still images and data visualizations(graphs, charts etc.). The researcher has explained the contents of this form, as well as the possible risks and benefits of this project. Personal information such as name or anything else requested to be kept confidential will be kept as such. I understand that I may refuse to answer any question and I may stop the interview or resend my willingness to participate in this study to any degree at any time. This form has been formulated in accordance with the Institutional Review Board’s (IRB) full disclosure policy (informed consent) and ethical principles. All information will only be used for educational purposes, and any other use of this material must be preceded by a separate consent form.
Consent Form Megan Boehm and Kyle Craver
I , do humbly provide my consent to Kyle Craver and Megan Boehm, students enrolled at College of Charleston to conduct an interview on this day of 2009.
• I grant my permission for Megan and Kyle to use a tape recorder and a video camera during the interview
• I understand that a pseudonyms or will be used for identity protection if I so please.
• I understand that any information can be used from an anonymous source.
• I understand that I can terminate participation at any time during the interview process
• I understand that questions regarding religious views will be presented.
• I understand that my pictures, videos, and recordings of me will be involved in the final project and the presentation of the project to the class.
• I understand that I can obtain a copy of the final project
• I confirm that I have been given adequate time to ask any questions that I might need answered.
Your signature certifies that you have read the above and agree to participate in the study
1. Did you go to a Catholic high school?
a. Where?
b. Was it your parent’s choice or yours?
c. What school?
d. At what age did you attend the school?
e. How long were you enrolled?
f. Did you have any siblings attend the school?
2. Beliefs
a. What were your religious views before attending the school?
b. How did your belief system change throughout your high school years?
c. How has it changed since your high school graduation?
3. What religion are your parents?
4. Have either one of them ever converted?
5. Do you still attend church?
a. How often?
6. When was your last confession?
7. Do you consider yourself to be currently practicing Catholicism?
Concerning: Research Interview Process and Information
The intent of my research is to gain a better and more full understanding of jazz music, as well as, the culture and history surrounding this music. Therefore, I feel that it is important to speak first hand with listeners, professors and students of jazz music and study. You have been chosen, if you so oblige, to aide me with this important information through this interview.
I will simply ask you a series of questions inquiring about your history with jazz music and what you might know about the history of jazz music in general.
I would like you to understand that your participation in this interview is completely voluntary and that, if at any point, you feel uncomfortable, you may stop the interview process and any information gathered will be discarded.
Only myself, as well as, my professors and colleagues of anthropology class 319 will view the results of this interview. Upon request, a copy of my final results and project of this study will be provided to you.
If you agree to all of the above, please sign and date on the provided lines below:
Signature:
Date:
If you will agree to allow the use of any pictures and/or videos taken during the interview process, please sign and date below:
No reproduction, transmission, or electronic distribution of this material is permitted without express permission from the instructor. To request permission contact Jolanda-Pieta van Arnhem.
