Susan,

        You deserve a medal. UNC Chapel Hill!! I am impressed!!! My son's
father
in-law teaches at NC State. My son and daughter-in-law live in Charlotte. They
were married in Raliegh in June. I have always been impressed with North
Carolina. Meredith(my daughter-in-law) graduated from Davidson. We went
there for the ceremony. Beautiful state.

        Again, good luck with the dissertation.

Bobby


>This a test of perseverence for sure - ten  years worth what with single
>parenting,
>working, going to school part time.  But is has been exciting and
>fulfilling - I
>hope to graduate in June of 2000.
>
>Bobby Greer wrote:
>
>> Susan,
>>
>>         There is another list connected with this server. The e-mail
>>address is
>> <[log in to unmask]>.
>>
>>         I am also sending a copy of listserv research ethics, I just happen
>> to recieve this morning:
>>
>>         - Are you a participant in the group or just an observer?
>> - Is the group aware of the research being done and what will happen with
>> the research findings?
>> - Was permission obtained from the group for you to study and write
>>about it?
>> - Are the people who own or run the list aware of the purpose of the
>> research, and have they given their permission?
>> - Is the group's messages easily accessed by internet users (is it a public
>> space?) or is it operated privately with restricted access?
>> - Do the group members PERCEIVE the group as being private?
>> - Are the identities of the group member's protected (anonymity) in any
>> reports of the research?
>> - Is the identity of the group itself protected in the reports?
>> - Is informed consent (permission) obtained for the use of quotes or for
>> mentioning specific members?
>> - Are group members who are quoted or mentioned in the report still active
>> in the group?
>> - Is their any possibility of harm to group members by the research and
>> what is discussed in the research report?
>> - Has the research been approved by a research ethics committee?
>> - Is it possible for outsiders to find messages in the group by using web
>> search engines?
>>
>> I hope some of this is helpful. I have been a participant of this list for
>> almost four years. I am also a Ph.D., so if I can offer advice, emotional
>> solace, whatever; feel free to ask.
>>
>> Good luck,
>>
>> Bobby
>>
>> >Hi!
>> >
>> >I am a pediatric physical therapist and have gained a lot of insight by
>> >being on this email list.  Now I have a question for you - For my
>> >doctoral dissertation I am interviewing parents of 5-year old children
>> >with severe cerebral palsy, collecting information on the mobility
>> >skills of the children and quality of life for children and families.
>> >Is there any way to set up a way for parents on this list to email me if
>> >they would like to participate?  The telephone interview lasts about 30
>> >minutes, and the family receives $20 for participating.  There is such a
>> >great need for accurate information in this area, and parents are the
>> >obvious best source.  Can somebody out there give me some guidance as to
>> >how to proceed?