Sample Informed Consents -- Short Version

For questionnaires, text is to be included at top of questionnaire:

I am a student in English 113 and am gathering information for a research paper on civil disobedience. I would like to have your opinion, and participating will take about five minutes of your time. Participation is completely voluntary, and all responses are anonymous, so please do not put your name on the questionnaire. If you are willing to participate, please answer the questions below.

For interviews, text is to be read prior to beginning the interview:

I am a student in English 113 and am gathering information for a research paper on civil disobedience. I would like to have your opinion, and participating will take about five minutes of your time. Participation is completely voluntary, and all responses are anonymous. May I ask you a few questions?