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AGREEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING

1. I understand the research findings may benefit the researcher and be used in fulfillment of

a graduate dissertation that may or may not be published or made public.

2. I understand my participation is voluntary and I may discontinue participation at any time,

for any reason, without recourse by the researcher or WISR.edu

3. I understand I have the right to express my concerns and any complaints I may have to the

study researcher, email: michael.ratner@WISR.edu 310-48-9784 (no calls to my cell

phone after 9pm Central Time – please)

4. I understand I can receive a copy of the final transcript, research reports, and chapter parts

or full dissertation when completed upon request.

5. I understand my name (the name of the interviewee) will remain confidential in all

materials resulting from this interview through use of an alphanumeric code.

6. I understand all interview notes and related research materials, including the Informed

Consent Form, will be stored in a secure online or PC file with password-protection.

7. I understand that I will receive the original signed informed consent form after the

researcher has made an electronic copy of the form for storage.

8. I understand all data obtained from the interview will be retained for an indefinite period

for scholarly use and publication, and when it is no longer needed, destroyed.

9. I understand if I have any additional questions regarding my rights as a research participant,

I can contact the investigator, Michael D. Ratner or his advisor, Dr. John Biloruski, Ph.D.,

Western Institute for Social Research, email: info@WISRedu.

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