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You have been invited to participate in a study on bird watching tourism. This research is being led by Sharon Harwood, a Doctorate student from Charles Darwin Universit , in the Northern Territory, Australia . The study aims to increase knowledge about bird watching tourism generally, and to develop and test a community based tourism model in West Papua, Indonesia.
Procedures to be followed:
In undertaking this research I am required to follow a research protocol. The attached survey contains questions covering topics such as those listed below. The survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. No names or identification will be required. Your responses to the survey will be anonymous.
Participant selection:
As part of this research, I will be surveying a cross section of companies who offer tourism products and services to bird watchers.
Your right to the privacy and the security of records:
The digital information will be secure and at no times will your identity be revealed as no names or identification are required as part of this study.
Responsibilities of the Researcher:
Any information that is obtained from this study will be used in aggregate form to describe bird watching tourism.
Responsibilities of the Participant:
It would be appreciated if your answers reflect your own opinion and not those of others.
Information Sought:
The survey will be seeking information about:
- The bird watching skill level of your clientele
- Information on your company profile such as the countries visited, length of trips, and size of tour groups
- Your preferences for bird watching site characteristics
- Your perceptions of West Papua as a potential bird watching destination
- Some information about you such as age, education, gender, occupation and where you live.
Inquiries:
If you have any questions regarding this research please contact:
Sharon Harwood
PO Box 44
Mareeba Queensland 4880
Australia
Ph: + 61 7 40927 375
sharon.harwood@cdu.edu.au
If you have any concerns before commencing, during or after the completion of the survey, you are invited to contact the Executive Officer of the Charles Darwin University, Human Research Ethics Committee on + 61 8 8946 7064 or by email fiona.Steel@cdu.edu.au . The Executive Officer can pass on any concerns to appropriate officers within the University. The principal supervisor of the research student is Dr Richard Noske, whom you can contact on + 61 8 8946 6359 or by email richard.noske@cdu.edu.au .
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