African Nova Scotian Strategy Focus Group
Consent Form: Focus Groups
Would you like to be part of our research study?
We invite you to be part of a research study through a partnership between the African Nova Scotian Decade for People of African Descent Coalition and Dalhousie’s African Nova Scotian Strategy led by researchers, Michelle Williams (Co-Chair, African Nova Scotian Strategy, Dalhousie University), Dr. Barbara Hamilton-Hinch (Vice-Provost Equity and Inclusion, Dalhousie University, and Vanessa Fells (Director, African Nova Scotian Decade for People of African Descent Coalition). You should discuss any questions you have about this study or the focus groups with one of the researchers:
Michelle Williams michelle.williams@dal.ca (902) 494-2863
Barbara Hamilton-Hinch b.hamilton-hinch@dal.ca (902) 494-3391
Vanessa Fells director@ansdpad.ca (902) 462-3723
They are working on a research study that partners the African Nova Scotian Strategy and the African Nova Scotian Decade for People of African Descent Coalition.
This form will tell you a bit more about the study, the kinds of questions we are asking and how we will protect your identity. After you have read the details, you will be invited to participate in a focus group. Focus groups here involve bringing together a group of 8-12 people being asked questions relating to the study outlined below, that is moderated by a member of the research team. With your permission, we will audio-record the interview.
Your participation is voluntary. You may decide not to participate at any time before or during the focus group without any consequences. Once the focus group is completed, it will not be possible tell who is who in the audio-recording as there will be 8-12 voices and the moderator. Audio recordings will be transcribed, and any identifying information will be removed. Quotes may be used from focus groups in future research and reports.