Whether you are a fan of the Lions, Tigers, and Bears or the Ravens, Timberwolves, or Rays, I want to hear about your experience and understanding of what your favorite (or least favorite) non-human, animal mascot/team nickname means to you.
In order for me to write this paper for class, here's what I need:
- Team/Mascot and City, Sport
- What you think your mascot represents as far as the fans/players, sport, and general qualities
- Why you think your mascot is unique or has an impact on how people perceive the team and the city it represents
- Anything else you feel is important in this conversation
It would also help if you could leave your: (OPTIONAL)
- Name, Age, Location, and Gender
- Email contact information if you would like me to follow up on this conversation
You may decide that you would not like to post this information for the world to see. Please feel free to email me the information by clicking on my email through the User Profile.
By responding, you are acknowledging you have read and agree to the post regarding the release of your writing: http://mascotsandme.blogspot.com/2010/07/release-of-information-for-research.html
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Release of Information for Research
This is designed to collect interpretations and experiences regarding interaction with non-human animal mascots in sports.
By posting or responding to this blog, I, the participant, contribute my interview or folklore item(s) with Johnathan G. Bonner, for use in research in regards to a paper on animal folklore for Utah State University. I understand that the materials that Johnathan G. Bonner acquires are for scholarly and educational purposes and may be duplicated by/for him or affiliates (USU students & faculty, researchers, community members). I understand that Johnathan G. Bonner plans to retain the released item(s) as part of his permanent collection and that the materials may be used for exhibition, publication, promotion, and presentation on the World Wide Web (internet) or successor technology.
I grant to Johnathan G. Bonner ownership of the physical property of my participation (cassette tape(s), CD, transcript, .wav file, MP3 format, photograph(s), video, etc.) delivered to him and the right to use the property that is the product of my participation (or example, my interview, folklore items, performance, photographs, and written materials) as stated above. By giving permission, I understand that I do not give up any copyright or performance rights that I hold.
I also grant to Johnathan G. Bonner my consent for the use of my name, any photograph(s) or video, performances, sound effects, and voice reproduction provided by me or taken of me in the course of my participation in the interview or folklore item collection to be used, published, and copied by Johnathan G. Bonner and his affiliates, unless noted, without further approval on my part.
I release Johnathan G. Bonner, and his affiliates, from any and all claims and demands arising out of or in connection with the use of such recordings, documents, and artifacts, including but not limited to, any claims for defamation, invasion of privacy, or right of privacy.
By posting or responding to this blog, I, the participant, contribute my interview or folklore item(s) with Johnathan G. Bonner, for use in research in regards to a paper on animal folklore for Utah State University. I understand that the materials that Johnathan G. Bonner acquires are for scholarly and educational purposes and may be duplicated by/for him or affiliates (USU students & faculty, researchers, community members). I understand that Johnathan G. Bonner plans to retain the released item(s) as part of his permanent collection and that the materials may be used for exhibition, publication, promotion, and presentation on the World Wide Web (internet) or successor technology.
I grant to Johnathan G. Bonner ownership of the physical property of my participation (cassette tape(s), CD, transcript, .wav file, MP3 format, photograph(s), video, etc.) delivered to him and the right to use the property that is the product of my participation (or example, my interview, folklore items, performance, photographs, and written materials) as stated above. By giving permission, I understand that I do not give up any copyright or performance rights that I hold.
I also grant to Johnathan G. Bonner my consent for the use of my name, any photograph(s) or video, performances, sound effects, and voice reproduction provided by me or taken of me in the course of my participation in the interview or folklore item collection to be used, published, and copied by Johnathan G. Bonner and his affiliates, unless noted, without further approval on my part.
I release Johnathan G. Bonner, and his affiliates, from any and all claims and demands arising out of or in connection with the use of such recordings, documents, and artifacts, including but not limited to, any claims for defamation, invasion of privacy, or right of privacy.
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