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Information Concerning Participation in a Research Study forClemson University
Description of the research and your participation
You are invited to participate in a research study conducted by Dr. R. David Lamie and Ms. Lori Dickes. The purpose of this research is to better understand how rural communities are approaching planning and investment decisions for information and communications technologies.
Your participation will involve completing and submitting an on-line survey and possibly answering follow-up questions via e-mail or telephone.
The amount of time required for your participation will be approximately 15 minutes.
Risks and discomforts
There are no known risks associated with this research.
Potential benefits
Your participation in this study will benefit your community and other rural communities by allowing you to make comparisons about your interest and willingness to take measures to enhance Internet connectivity and effective use in your community.
Protection of confidentiality
We will do everything we can to protect your privacy. Your identity will not be revealed in any publication that might result from this study.
Voluntary participation
Your participation in this research study is voluntary. You may choose not to participate and you may withdraw your consent to participate at any time. You will not be penalized in any way should you decide not to participate or to withdraw from this study.
Contact information
If you have any questions or concerns about this study or if any problems arise, please contact Dr. R. David Lamie at Clemson University at 803.788-5700 Ext. 36. If you have any questions or concerns about your rights as a research participant, please contact the Clemson University Office of Research Compliance at 864.656.6460
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Within this survey the term ICT is frequently used. For the purpose of this survey ICT is defined as follows:
The term ICT (information and communications technology) is a broad term that effectively includes all forms of technology used to create, store, exchange, and use information. It can include any communication device or application, including telephones, cellular phones, computer and network hardware and software, and regular and advanced bandwidth infrastructure.
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| Which category best describes your level of education? |
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| Do you live and work in the same city/community? |
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| Approximately how many miles away do you live from the community you work in? | | |
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Please check all that apply
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| What response(s) best describe your employment and/or involvement within the community? |
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If you have Internet access at work how often do you use it?
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Characterize your Internet connection at work:
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PART II: COMMUNITY BACKGROUND
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| What is the zip code of your city/town? | | |
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What is your expectation for your community's population growth within the next 5-10 years?
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| Which of these issues would you classify as the most important issue your community will face in the future? |
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Overall, how do you perceive your community’s level of ICT access compares to other communities?
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Overall, how do you perceive your community’s level of ICT usage compares to other communities?
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Please indicate the types of Internet access that are available in your community.
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Please rate the quality of service for the types of Internet service available in your community.
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| What is the approximate monthly cost for a basic high speed broadband package? | | |
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PART III: COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY POLICIES
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Does your community currently have a community ICT master plan?
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| If you answered yes to the question above, please briefly describe the goals or objectives of this master plan. | | |
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| Indicate where ICT development is formally addressed in your community’s official planning efforts?
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Information communication technology (ICT) planning and plan implementation is within the purview of my communities’ objectives and responsibilities?
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Rate the importance of the following constraints as they relate to your communities ability to improve telecommunications infrastructure?
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PART IV: COMMUNITY ICT PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION
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| Briefly explain what you consider to be the primary barrier your community faces in improving telecommunications infrastructure. | | |
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Which phase(s) of community ICT infrastructure development has your city/town been involved in?
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| Where are you obtaining the technical information you need to inform your decision making process? |
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| Who are the targeted users of your community’s investment in ICT infrastructure? [Please check all that apply] |
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| Identify the primary reason(s) for your community’s involvement in ICT infrastructure investment? (check all that apply) |
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| How did you fund these projects? (please check all that apply) |
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| What are the services that your community plans to provide--- or is providing --- with these investments? (check all that apply) |
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How would you classify the local opposition to public involvement in this project?
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| Any additional comments you have concerning community opposition would be appreciated. | | |
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The following community organizations or agencies have expressed opposition towards public involvement in ICT investments?
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| Please comment further about any issues you believe are relevant with regard to your community's ICT investment or ICT investment in general. | | |
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PART V: ICT AND QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES
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How important is ICT to the future of these different community sectors?
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Rate the importance of using Information Communications Technology (ICT) to advance the following community strategies as they relate to business and economic development:
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Rate the importance of using Information Communications Technology (ICT) to advance the following community activities as they relate to city, county, and other public business.
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Would you be interested in survey results?
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| Please let us know if we can provide any additional information for you concerning any of the topics within this survey. | | |
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