Research Terms & Conditions

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Contact: Dynah Oviedo-Lim, M.A., email Dynah.OviedoLim@tusd1.org
Accountability and Research, 442 E. 7th Street, Tucson, Arizona 85705
In submitting this request, the researcher agrees to adhere to the following terms and conditions, the violation of which will be grounds for immediate termination of the research project.
  1. The researcher will obtain written permission (i.e. active consent) from each parent or guardian and will advise each subject that participation is voluntary.
  2. For studies involving students, no study is officially approved until all parental consent forms are on file at the school.
  3. The researcher will advise participant of the right to refuse to answer any question, either written or oral.  Such a statement will appear on any written instruments, and will be made orally before any interview.
  4. Electronic recording of any information must be done with full knowledge of the subject and with the permission of the parent or guardian.
  5. Only the research project specifically approved by the District will be conducted.  The approved methodology will be followed in detail.  Any modification of the approved methodology must have the written approval of the Office of Accountability and Research.
  6. Only the approved researchers may conduct the research.  Any additional researchers must be approved in writing by the Office of Accountability and Research.
  7. While conducting the research, the researcher will act at all times in a professional manner, and will minimize disruption of the normal instructional process.
  8. During the research, the researcher will cooperate fully with District personnel especially as they monitor the progress of the research.
  9. The researcher will not design the research to depend on District personnel clerical support, or supplies and materials.
  10. The researcher will not contact District site administrators or any other District personnel, students, or parents until the research request has been processed and approved.
  11. The researcher will adhere to all agreed-upon deadlines, and will contact the Office of Accountability and Research when research in the District is completed.
  12. One unbound copy of the results of the research will be submitted to the Office of Accountability and Research.
  13. Reports will not refer to persons or school or the District by name.
I AGREE TO ALL THE ABOVE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

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