Cover Letter for the Respondent’s Mother

Dear _________________________________,

We, a group of researchers of Mati Doctor’s College, City of Mati, Davao

Oriental are currently working on our research study about the academic
performance of children ages 7-12 either breastfeed and non-breastfeed. We are
investigating this topic since we are personally interested on the said topic. We hope
that you will be interested in participating in this study.
In connection, you, as the mother of our chosen respondent in our study,
would like to ask the permission to conduct the survey. If you meet the criteria for this
research and you are interested in participating and cooperating, please do discuss
this with us or you can contact in either one of the researchers’ mobile numbers,
09362102940 or 09352866689 or 09078489464.
Once things are cleared and concerns have been discussed, you can now
sign the informed consent as proof that you have fully understood your role as a
respondent. Upon signing the consent, that means that you allow the researchers to
document the survey. In the consent, you will be given the chance to schedule the
time or day and place at your most convenient.
Please note that the interview may last from 30 minutes to 60 minutes.
If you have other concern or question about the study, please don’t hesitate to
contact us from the mobile numbers we have provided above. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Marites M. Canilanza, RM Nelsa L. Bendulo, RM Marichu C. Diampon, RM

Research Researcher Researcher

Louela A. Salimbagat, RM Daisy Rose T. Luna, RM Mellany L. Bandigan, RM

Researcher Researcher Researcher

Raquel M. Sarmiento, RM Alona T. Loguinsa, RM Elibeth Balunganon, RM

Researcher Researcher Researcher
 INFORMED CONSENT

I hereby give my consent for my participation in the current study, which will
explore the idea of the academic performance of breastfeed and non-breastfeed
children ages 7-12.
The researchers have explained to me the following:

1. My participation in this study will involve answering a participant’s profile

which will require me to give an accurate information;

2. I have an opportunity to ask questions and to have them answered;

3. The information obtained in these questionnaires is expected to increase

understanding of how I know about things concerning the said topic in the
cover letter;

4. There are no expected risks to me as a result of my participation in this

study;

5. I understand that there is no financial compensation for my participation

and only time will be used instead;

6. My participation in this study is voluntary and that there will be no negative

consequences to me if I will not participate;

7. Any information I provided will be secured confidentially;

8. I may discontinue my personal participation at any time I choose without

penalty. If I withdraw, I understand that all relevant information including
documentations will be destroyed.

9. I understand that the interview will last from 30 minutes to 60 minutes and
it will be recorded which I also give my permission.

Signature of Respondent: ________________________ Date: _________________

Printed Name: _______________________________________________________
Researchers’ Signature: _____________,____________,____________,
___________,___________,__________,___________,____________,__________
Date signed: _________________
Date and time I want to have the survey with the
researchers:_________________________________________________________
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