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Hi Carol
perhaps you could compile the replies to your
inquiry, send them to the student, and inquire about a summary of the findings.
In particular, I would be interested to know what answers were provided
to the next to last question.
blaine
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Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 12:40
PM
Subject: [tips] Re: what would you
do...
Thanks to all of you who responded. I'm not overly
concerned about answering the questions, although I was a bit suspicious
because the sender was using a Yahoo account. I guess what bothered
me was the vagueness of the sender. I quite possibly will respond, but it
just seemed like a sloppy way to get information. If she had told me up front
what school she was with and other pertinent information, I would already have
answered her by now.
Thanks again,
Carol
This morning I received the following email:
I am a
student at ________ . I am a Psychology major, and for one of my classes
I have to interview a person with a Bachelors Degree in Psych that is in the
career that I would like to pursue. I would very much like to become a
college professor, and I would appreciate it if you would agree to let me
interview you if at all possible. We could do it over the phone, if that
would be ok? Please let me know, thank you.
I replied that I
would do so, and we set up a time. The idea of IRB approval never entered my
mind (despite being somewhat suspicious myself), perhaps because this student
is clearly completing an assignment. Like other who have replied, I would
answer the five questions (none of which seem overly personal unless you
choose to make it such), and maybe verify with the professor if I felt the
need. But if you're not comfortable, simply say so to the student. They can
find someone else (maybe from TIPS even). ;)
David W.
At 01:04 PM
9/14/2006, you wrote:
Dear
TIPSters,
This morning, I received the following
e-mail:
Greetings!
My name
is ___. I am an undergraduate student majoring in psychology. I have a
project that requires me to interview an experimental psychologist. I was
browsing through the net and came across your profile and thought of writing
to you. I won't be wasting much of your time, but I would be greatly obliged
if you can kindly answer these five questions, as an experimental
psychologist.
How did you get started in psychology?
Who was
your most important mentor during the early part of your psychology career,
and why?
What are the current major trends in experimental research
in psychology, and what should we look forward to learning more about in the
coming decade?
What two or three items are absolutely essential for
every undergraduate student in psychology to know about experimental
methods?
What are the job opportunities available for a student
looking forward to pursue his/her career in experimental or statistical
psychology?
Thank you heaps!
_____
.
I'm not
all that suspicious, and tend to be somewhat naiive, but I'm developing a
cynical streak, so I answered with this:
Hello,
I would like to answer your questions, but
cannot do so until you identify the institution you're affiliated with and
whether you have IRB approval for your study. I'm sure you
understand.
Carol DeVolder
The response I got was
this:
Hello,
I'm studying in University of _____
University College. My professor is okay with students interviewing an
experimental psychologists through email. Please do reply. Thank
you!
I've left out the identifying
names, but I'm now perplexed. I'm kind of a stickler for IRB approval, but
wondering if my cynical streak is getting too big. Any
comments?
Carol
Carol DeVolder, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology
Chair,
Department of Psychology
St. Ambrose University
Davenport,
Iowa 52803
phone: 563-333-6482
e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
(By the way, I'm still planning on compiling the
responses I got when I posted my plea for help under the subject line "My
brain is fried..." Things just haven't slowed enough for me to do it
yet, and once I thanked you all for replying but encouraged more replies,
responses dropped off dramatically. But thanks again for coming
through.)
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