Registry Commitment Letter

REGISTRY OF RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALS
LETTER OF COMMITMENT
DATE:
To the What Works Clearinghouse:
As part of (my/our) registration for listing a randomized controlled trial in the Registry of
Randomized Controlled Trials for the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC), (I/we) understand that
the purpose of the registry is to provide a public listing of completed or in-progress studies on the
effectiveness of educational interventions.
(I/we) commit to using the highest standards of scientific evidence, as defined by the WWC, for
answering questions regarding the study. Further, (I/we) agree to make clear the degree to which
the study will overcome or limit the threats to construct, internal, external, and statistical validity
and the resulting implications of making appropriate causal claims.
(I/we) hereby submit (my/our) request for registration and give you permission to use the
information in the Registry of Randomized Controlled Trials and related WWC products. (I/we)
further attest that the information provided herein is complete and accurate as of this date.
Sincerely,

Fax the signed form to (609) 799-0005, attn: What Works Clearinghouse.
Include your name, company name (if applicable), and address under your signature.

The information in the Registry of Randomized Controlled Trials is supplied solely by the researchers
themselves. Neither the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) nor the U.S. Department of Education endorses
any individuals or organizations listed in the registry. The WWC does not verify the accuracy of the
information submitted by the researchers, nor does it assess their qualifications.