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DePauw University
Bachelors of Arts in History Undergraduate Thesis
Kenisha White
Greencastle, Indiana 46135
347-476-6942
[email protected]

This research is being conducted on behalf of Kenisha White’s undergraduate thesis for partial completion of her undergraduate studies. The topic inquires about How the Experiences of Arabs and Muslims in the United States are Portrayed.

Consent to Participate in Research:
Thank you for your participation in this research study. This form details the purpose of this study, a description of your involvement required and your rights as a participant.

Research Purpose:
This research study is designed to inquire about the popular narrative that portrays the experiences of Arabs and Muslims across the United States. In doing so, the research hopes to new insights to the already existing scholarly documentation of the experiences of Arabs and Muslims in the United States.

The benefits of this research will be:
• To benefit academic discourse/knowledge about the portrayal of the experiences of Arabs and Muslims in the post-9/11 decade, while there exist no direct benefits to the respondent.

The methods that will be used to meet this purpose includes
• Generating data through questionnaires
• Engaging scholars who have document the experiences of Arabs and Muslims across the United States

You are encouraged to ask questions or raise concerns at any time about the nature of the study and/or of the methods I am using. Please contact me or my Faculty Sponsor at the e-mail address or telephone number provided: Kenisha White: [email protected] OR 347-476-6942 : Dr. Yung-chen Chiang: [email protected] OR 765-658-4595.

This study has been approved by DePauw University’s IRB Board. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

The questionnaire is designed to provide you an opportunity to share your perspectives on the narrative that depicts your experiences as an Arab, a Muslim or both. The questionnaire is designed to generate responses anonymously through an online survey.

Your participation in this research is voluntary, and you will not be penalized or lose benefits if you refuse to participate or decide to stop. All information will be destroyed by 5/31/2014.

Insights gathered by you and other participants will be used in writing a quantitative research report, which will be read by my professor and be presented to my Seminar group as well as a small group of faculty members.

Potential Risks
While there are no foreseeable risks, in the case of any personal issues brought up during the course of your response to the questionnaire, you have the right to immediately stop the questionnaire.

Compensation
There is no form of compensation from this study.

How findings will be used
The results for this study will be used for Kenisha White’s undergraduate thesis, and will be presented on May 5th at the History Seminar forum at DePauw University.

If you wish to participate in this study, please check the “I Agree” box to continue.

By checking the “I Agree” box, you are consenting to the terms of the study.
 
 
 
 
* 1. How do you classify:
 
Arab
 
Muslim
 
Both
 
 
 
* 2. Circle Age Range
 
18-20
 
20-30
 
30-40
 
40-50
 
50-60
 
60-70
 
Other
 
 
 
 
* Are you_______
 
Female
 
Male
 
 
 
* Geographic Location
 
Indiana
 
Missouri
 
Kentucky
 
West Virginia
 
 
 
* How familiar are you with how the experiences of Arabs and Muslims in the United States are portrayed?
 
Familiar
 
Somewhat Familiar
 
Not Familiar
 
 
 
* Do you think these experiences are presented in an accurate manner?
 
Accurate
 
Somewhat Accurate
 
Not Accurate
 
I Do Not Know
 
 
 
* Do those who choose to write about the experiences of Arabs and Muslims across the United States do a good job of representing all voices?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Maybe
 
I Do Not Know
 
 
 
* Would you say that the experiences of Arabs/Muslims in the United States differ in regards to geographic location?
 
Yes, Geography Makes A Difference
 
No, Geography Does Not Matter
 
Maybe
 
I Do Not Know
 
Thank you for participating as a respondent in the present study concerning your perspective of the popular narrative that documents the experiences of Arabs and Muslims across the United States. This study explores whether or not the narrative that depicts the experiences of Arabs and Muslims across the United States in the post-9/11 decade varies depending on geography. If you have any questions regarding this study, please feel free to contact the researchers: Kenisha White: [email protected] OR 347-476-6942 and my Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Yung-chen Chiang: [email protected] OR 765-658-4595. Thanks again for your participation.