13 EVALUATING AND TESTING TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS 362 DOCUMENT ANALYSIS ACTIVITY Obtaining Informed Consent NASA, the U.S. space agency, uses this consent form in its usability testing. The questions Understanding Your Participation below ask you to examine Please read this page carefully. this document in light of the you have agreed to participate in a usability study that will evaluate [system] guidelines for informed consent by participating in this study, you will help NASA to improve [system] in future redesigns. Our team will observe you and record information about how you (see p. 360). work with the [system]. We will also ask you to fill out questionnaires about your experience and follow-up questions. We will record your comments and 1. Which features of an effect actions using written notes and video cameras. tive informed-consent form, Our team will use the data from your study session, including videotapes, as described in the Ethics solely for the purposes of evaluating the [system] and sharing results of these Note on page 360, does this evaluations with [the study sponsor]. Your full name will not be used during form include? any presentation or in the results of this study. By signing this form, you give permission for NASA to use: 2. Are any provisions in this Yes No Your recorded voice: form potentially unclear? OYes No Your verbal statements: The videotape of your session: Yes No If you need a break at any time, please inform the study facilitator immedi ately. If you have questions about how the session will proceed, you may ask them at any time. You may withdraw from your study session at any time. Receipt for [Incentive] Please acknowledge that you have received from [NASA, or study sponsor] [the exact amount of money, or describe the nonmonetary incentive, if it is merchandise] for your participation by signing below. Your acceptance of th [incentive] does not constitute employment by [NASA, or study sponsor]. I have received my [incentive]. If you agree with these terms, please indicate your agreement by signing below: boy blow sbrie ferly Signature: Print Name: vox aphids sams arms Date: NASA