Doctoral student Graduates Interview and Email Request

Form Approved

OMB No. 0990-xxxx

Exp. Date XX/XX/XX12

APPENDIX C.2.b
Doctoral Student Recruitment Script

Teaching and Education of Doctoral Students

1. STUDENT Recruitment Script

A. INTRODUCTION

1. Hello, my name is ______________________. I am calling on behalf of the Office of Research Integrity at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. May I speak with Dr. [omit for nongraduates] [FILL: NAME]?

SAMPLE MEMBER AVAILABLE 01  GO TO B1

SAMPLE MEMBER NOT AVAILABLE 00

When would be a good time to reach [him/her]?

RECORD CALLBACK TIME AND LEAVE Mathematica CALLBACK NUMBER
(866-923-8154).

B. AFTER REACHING SAMPLE MEMBER:

1. My name is _______________ of Mathematica Policy Research. I am calling on behalf of the Office of Research Integrity at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services about a study we are conducting to learn more about the training and education of doctoral students.

Your name was provided to us by Dr. [FILL: FACULTY NAME] from [FILL: INSTITUTION].

For this study, the Office of Research Integrity contracted with Mathematica to conduct interviews with faculty and students to learn about doctoral students’ training and education.

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 0990- . The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average ( hours)(minutes) per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and review the information collection. If you have comments concerning the accuracy of the time estimate(s) or suggestions for improving this form, please write to: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, OS/OCIO/PRA, 200 Independence Ave., S.W., Suite 537-H, Washington D.C. 20201, Attention: PRA Reports Clearance Officer

As a token of our appreciation, participants will receive $50 upon completing the interview, which will take about 1-1/2 to 2 hours in [FILL: MONTH]. The interviews will be conducted with a Mathematica researcher and can be scheduled at a time and location convenient for you. The interview will cover topics related to doctoral students’ education and training.

2. Would you be interested in participating in an in-person interview? [NOTE: IF PERSON IS LOCATED TOO FAR FOR IN-PERSON INTERVIEW, A TELEPHONE INTERVIEW CAN BE SCHEDULED]

YES………………………………………..01

NO…………………………………………00 (THANKS AND END)

NOTE: IF WANTS MORE INFORMATION OR REFUSES, OFFER TO EMAIL OR SEND THE FAQ BEFORE ENDING THE CONVERSATION.

SCREENING

[OPTIONAL IF HAVE THIS INFORMATION AND IT CAN ALSO BE ASKED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW]

3. I’d like to get some background information.

3a. (MARK/DO NOT ASK/ANSWER BY OBSERVATION)

Male 01

Female 02

3b. In what year did you receive your doctoral degree (Ph.D.)?

|__|__|__|__| YEAR

3c. What [institution/company] are you currently affiliated with?

SPECIFY:_______________________________________

3d. What is your current title?

SPECIFY:_______________________________________

INTERVIEW SCHEDULING INFORMATION

AVAILABILITY

4. Which days of the week and time of the day work best for you? (RECORD BEST DAY[s] OF WEEK/TIME OF DAY.)

__________________________________________________________

Thank you for your interest. We will get back to you to confirm the location, date, and time

of the interview.  GO TO C.

C. CONFIRMATION

[USE WHEN APPOINTMENT CAN BE CONFIRMED ON THE CALL.]

1. I will call or email you the day before the interview to remind you of the meeting. Is [FILL: PHONE NUMBER) the best number to reach you at?

PHONE NUMBER FROM SAMPLE INFORMATION: (|__|__|__|)-|__|__|__|-|__|__|__|__|

YES 01

NO 00

2. Can you provide me with an alternate telephone number that you can be reached at? (Indicate type of phone number:_________________________)

(|__|__|__|)-|__|__|__|-|__|__|__|__| Area Code Number

3. What is your email address?

______________________________________________

4. I would like to confirm your name and mailing address so I can send you a letter with the details. (READ NAME AND ADDRESS FROM CONTACT SHEET.)

(Name)		(Street Address)
(City)		(State)		(ZIP Code)

All others:

Thank you for expressing your interest in participating. We will contact you soon.

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