Meadows School of the Arts holds about 400 public arts events each year.

Sample Cover Letter

[typically accompanies a questionnaire]

Dear __________________.

I am professor [a graduate student under the direction of Professor __________________] in the Department/ Division/College of _____________________ at Southern Methodist University. I am conducting a research study to __(state purpose of study) ________________________.

I am requesting your participation, which will involve _________________. (Explain the procedures and include the expected duration of the subject's participation). Your participation in this study is voluntary. If you choose not to participate or to withdraw from the study at any time, there will be no penalty, (it will not affect your grade, treatment/care, select whichever applies). The results of the research study may be published, but your name will not be used.

If you have any questions concerning the research study, please call [name and position] at (***) ***-**** and e-mail address, if available).

Return of the questionnaire will be considered your consent to participate. Thank you.

Sincerely,

(researcher's name)