This is a research study conducted to fulfill the requirements of a research methods course in the Department of Communication at Wayne State University. The study is concerned with the phenomenon of students using the website RateMyProfessor to select their courses. Using a survey questionnaire we may ask you questions in several formats, including numerical scale questions and open-ended questions.



Although we would like you to answer all the questions that are posed, you have the right to skip questions you do not want to answer. You also have the right to withdraw at any point during the study session.



Your responses will be completely anonymous, and will be held completely confidential in case there is any identifying information. Please do not write your name or provide any other identifying information during any part of the study. The questionnaires and the data from the study will be shared with only the instructor of the course and nobody else. The study data will be kept at least one month after the end of the course for reference, but no one will be able to identify you from your responses. After this period, all questionnaires and data will be destroyed. Please note that this consent form will be kept separate from the survey questionnaire and all study data.



The study should take about 10 minutes to complete. Participation in this study does not pose any risks for you. Although the outcome of this study may not directly benefit you, the results will contribute to our knowledge of how a online social platform influences the decisions of a college student courses.





Wayne State University does not have any funds budgeted for compensation for injury, damages, or other expenses. If you have any questions about this study, I will be happy to answer them now. Or you may contact Mallarie Gainer later at malgainer@gmail.com and Shalen Franchini at smf290@gmail.com





Thank you for your participation in this study. The first question of this survey will ask you for your consent that you have read the above and give your consent to participate in the study. Please check "YES" to give your consent.





