Title Using Wikipedia to foster historical thinking in social
studies: Digging beyond the facts.
Purpose We are studying the development
of historical thinking skills within preservice social studies
instruction. The study will focus specifically on an in-class
project using Wikipedia.
Participation Description This study is an extension of a
classroom activity. There is no extra work required on any
participants' part; our only request is that we use your written
responses (which will be made anonymous) as our data. Also, we will not
know who participated in the study.
Procedures for Discontinuation To withdraw from the study, send
an email to Dr. Christy Keeler (ckeeler@unlv.nevada.edu or
christy@keelers.com) informing her of your intent to withdraw. There
are no negative consequences for withdrawing from the study.
Length of Time Participation Will
Require Participation
will take no time on your part, other than filling out this informed
consent agreement.
Possible Risks and Benefits The risks from participating in
this study are not more than would be encountered in everyday
life. Participation in this research will not affect your
standing in this course. While we cannot promise any direct
benefit from participating in this study, we hope that the knowledge of
how best to teach and learn historical thinking skills will have
significant public benefits for the teaching profession as we further
develop our best practices.
Confidentiality All information provided
throughout the course of this study will be kept
confidential. This means that, while subjects' identities
potentially could be determined from the information given, we have
taken steps to ensure that you will not be identified. Your
name will not be included in any records or description of the study.
Researchers at Lehigh University will not see your data until after
this academic period is concluded. Local copies of confidential data
will be stored in a locked office within the College of Education at
Lehigh University so that only authorized people will have access to
the research records. All information from the study stored
on a computer will be secured with a password. When research
data are no longer useful and has been on records for three years, they
will be destroyed.
Your participation in this
research is completely voluntary. You are free to withdraw at any point
and discontinue participation in the project at any time with no reason
offered. Just as the instructor did not know of your initial
participation, your instructor will not know of your withdrawal.
If
you have questions or
concerns, please contact any of the following:
Dr.
Thomas Hammond, (610) 758-3259, hammond@lehigh.edu
Dr.
Adam Friedman, (336) 758-5507, friedmam@wfu.edu
Dr.
Meghan McGlinn Manfra, (757) 683-6467, MManfra@odu.edu
Dr.
Christy Keeler, (702) 577-2331, ckeeler@unlv.nevada.edu
If
you have questions about
your rights as a subject, contact the Office of Research
and Sponsored Programs at (610)-758-3021.
By signing
and submitting below, please indicate whether you wish to participate
in this research project: