08/13/2012
My name is Paul Battle, and I am a doctoral student in the counseling program at Oakland University. I am requesting your permission to invite the members of your association to participate in my study by completing an online survey. My dissertation is titled Identity management strategies in the workplace: An analysis of quantitative identity measures for le***an, gay, and bisexual individuals. I am conducting a study on the work experiences of le***an, gay and bisexual individuals. I hope that learning more about the work experiences of le***an, gay and bisexual individuals will help improve work experiences and counseling education.
I am not requesting email addresses, phone numbers, or mailing addresses or personal information about the members of your association. Instead, I would like you to email my letter of invitation to complete the survey, on my behalf to your members. This also could be posted on your website or within your social network sites. The survey does not collect any personal information. The participants will be anonymous.
The following statement could be posted online:
My name is Paul Battle. I am a doctoral student at Oakland University working on my dissertation. I am compiling research on the work experiences of le***an, gay and bisexual individuals. I hope that learning more about the work experiences of le***an, gay and bisexual individuals will help improve work experiences and counseling education. Participants should be over the age of 18 and currently be employed. To participate in the study please click on this link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Workplaceidentity
If you are not the person responsible for approving this request, I would appreciate it if you would forward the name and contact information of the person I should contact. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this with you by phone if necessary. I would be happy to provide any further information you may require to make your decision.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Paul Battle, MA, LPC, NCC
Doctoral Candidate
Oakland University