Consent for 2016 Election Meme Study



You are invited to be in a research study about 2016 election memes.



Background Information



The purpose of this study is to determine participants’ perceptions about 2016 election memes. The final results will be used to write an academic paper that will be submitted for consideration to a communication industry conference and publication. This study is being conducted by a student and faculty member in a class at The University of Scranton.



Procedures



If you agree to be in this study, you will be asked to complete a 10 minute survey.



Contacts and Questions



If you have questions about the research, you may contact the researcher(s) at: Phone: (570)941-4135 or email stacy.smulowitz@scranton.edu. If you have questions about your rights as a research participant, contact Tabbi Miller-Scandle, IRB Administrator, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, University of Scranton, 570-941-5824.



Completion of the survey constitutes informed consent to participate in the study.