Dear Graduate Faculty, Staff, and Students: We are currently conducting a brief survey that collects data regarding the availability and integration of writing courses in graduate programs. Graduate faculty, staff, and students in various disciplines across multiple universities are being invited to participate in this survey. Even if you have not taught or taken a writing course, please respond to the first few questions, which gather general information about how graduate students develop their writing abilities. Results of the survey will be shared upon request. Click here to take the Survey of Graduate Writing Courses.<https://purdue.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_5i1ynbGVOf3lzrS> Additional information about this research project is below. Patricia A. Sullivan (Principal Investigator) Laurie A. Pinkert (Co-investigator) Purdue University Department of English RESEARCH PARTICIPANT CONSENT FORM Study of Graduate Writing Courses: Survey Principal Investigator: Patricia A. Sullivan Co-investigator: Laurie A. Pinkert Purdue University Department of English Purpose of Research You are being asked to participate in a research study that will gather information on the existence of graduate-level writing courses and their role in graduate programs. Specifically, you will be asked to answer questions about your experiences in your graduate program. Specific Procedures You will receive an email prompt inviting you to participate in a web-based survey. Participation is voluntary and results will be reported anonymously. If you do not reply to the initial survey request, you will receive additional invitations to do so. At the end of the survey, you will be invited to indicate your interest in participating in a follow-up interview. If you indicate an interest in participating in an interview, a researcher will contact you with further information. Duration of Participation There are a total of 23 questions in this survey. There are 10 primary questions. Those without knowledge of writing courses in their graduate program will complete only the first 3 and last 2 questions. For those with knowledge of graduate writing courses in their program, Question 7 involves 13 sub-questions for each course that is listed. The survey is intended to take no more than 15 minutes. Benefits to the Individual There are no direct benefits to you; however, there may be benefits to general knowledge or society. Risks to the Individual Risks associated with this study are considered minimal and no more than what you would encounter in everyday life. You may choose not to answer any of the questions and/or discontinue your participation at any time. Confidentiality Survey results will be delivered and reported anonymously. The research team will not know the identities of those who complete surveys. Even if participants reveal themselves by naming specific courses they have taught or taken, the research team will not reveal the specific participant who referred to the course. Voluntary Nature of Participation Participation in this survey is voluntary. If you agree to participate, you can withdraw your participation at any time without penalty. Human Subject Statement If you have any questions about this research project, you can contact Dr. Patricia A. Sullivan (765) 494-3768 or Laurie A. Pinkert (407) 319-0163. If you have concerns about the treatment of research participants, you can contact the Institutional Review Board at Purdue University, Ernest C. Young Hall, Room 1032, 155 S. Grant St., West Lafayette, IN 47907-2114. The phone number for the Board is (765) 494-5942. The email address is irb@purdue.edu<mailto:irb@purdue.edu>. Completion and submission of this survey indicates that you have read the information provided above, you have received answers to all of your questions and have been told who to call if you have any more questions, you have freely decided to participate in this research, and you understand that you are not giving up any of your legal rights. If you would like a copy of this consent form, you may print this page for your records.