APPENDIX D
 COMPLETE INSTRUMENT PACKET




Dear participant,


I am an associate researcher at the University of Florida, Gainesville in the School of
Natural Resources and Environment. As part of my research project I am conducting
interviews and observations, to learn about Cherokee farmers' opinions about the use of
agricultural practices. The interview will last approximately 45 minutes. We are also
asking that you fill out a questionnaire that will take approximately 30 minutes. You do
not have to answer any question you do not want to answer. I will conduct the interview
in person at a time that is convenient for you. With your permission I would like to audio
record the interview. Only I will have access to the recording that I will personally
transcribe, omitting any identifiers during the transcription. The recording will then be
erased and your identity will not be revealed in the final report.
There are no anticipated risks, compensation or other direct benefit to you as a participant
in this interview. You are free to withdraw your consent to participate and may
discontinue your participation in the interview at any time without consequence. Your
identity will be kept confidential to the extent provided by law.
If you have any questions about this research protocol, please contact me at (352) 392-
1987 ext. 267 or my faculty advisor, Dr. M.E. Swisher at (352) 392- 2202 ext 256.
Questions or concerns about your rights as a research participant may be directed to the
UFIRB office, University of Florida, PO Box 112250, Gainesville FL 32611; ph. (352)
392- 0433.
By signing this letter, you give us permission to report your responses confidentially in
the final manuscript to be submitted to our faculty supervisor for possible publication.
Mital Shah

I have read the procedure described above. I voluntarily agree to participate in the
interview and complete the questionnaire and I have received a copy of this description.


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