User Works Online Focus Groups

[DramaQueenLucy]

Link to Join

 

Participants needed for usability evaluations!

When we evaluate products for clients we often are in need of participants who have different jobs, different computing skills (including none) and who would like to have a say BEFORE products are released!

 

Want to participate?

Web users are needed for usability tests, focus groups, and user surveys. Simply fill out our enrollment form and we will contact you.

 

Why should I participate?

 

First of all, it helps organizations develop more usable products of the sort that you will likely be using at work or at home. For years, we've been asking developers to consider the users. Now they are and they need users to consider. Secondly, you get to make a difference. Product developers will use your information (don't worry - it will be anonymous!) to help in redesigning the user interface. Last, you will be paid for your time. We'll tell you how much when we contact you about a particular study.

 

What is involved in being a participant?

 

Often, we conduct studies at our usability lab in Silver Spring, Maryland, although sometimes we conduct remote national studies with participants who are at their home or office. Normally, we need participants for one session lasting from 1 to 3 hours. We'll tell you the hours that will be required when we call about the possibility of you being a participant. Every evaluation is different but the usual evaluation would ask you to do some tasks with a particular software product. We'd video tape the computer screen and if you are in our office, we capture your face on video also (you'll be asked to sign a video consent form). We treat video data as confidential information. We use this as data along with noting the times users take to do tasks and the difficulties they have. Frequently we'll either interview you or have you fill out a questionnaire after the session for your opinions on how easy the product was to use.

 

When do you do these evaluations?

 

We'll ask you when you fill out a form to indicate the best times for you to do this. We work evenings, early mornings and weekends to try to accommodate our participants (and to get the job done).

 

How soon will I be asked to participate?

 

Sorry, we really don't know that. It just depends on the work that clients bring to us. When we find a particular evaluation that fits your demographic information, we'll most likely give you a call and see if we can arrange a session.

 

How do I sign up?

 

Simply fill out our electronic demographic form and submit it to us and we'll enter the information into our participant data base. Or if you'd rather, you can call us (301-431-0500) to request a form mailed or faxed or e-mailed to you.

 

Any thing else I can do?

 

If you have family or friends that you think might be interested in participating, feel free to point them to this web page (or give them our phone number) so they can sign up to participate too.

[jarerice]

My son got into a study with this company!!

[caitlinn]

I signed up, thanks!

[DramaQueenLucy]

Dear DramaQueenLucy:

 

UserWorks is seeking Healthcare Professionals for an upcoming paid study

for the National Cancer Institute. This study is examining how healthcare

professionals get health information for their patients as well as

themselves.

 

WHAT: A website usability study on behalf of The National Cancer

Institute; 30-minute session; $100 incentive

 

WHEN: This study is to be completed at your convenience within a given

week long time period. You will be sent a link to the study and asked to

go to that link and complete the study by the date given.

 

WHERE: Remotely. This session will be completed online from your home or

work computer.

 

WHO: People in the following categories may qualify:

 

- Oncologists

- General or Family Practitioners

- Oncology nurse

- General practice nurse

- Nurse Practitioner

- Research Coordinator

- Care Coordinators

 

 

If you are interested in participating, please click on the link below and

answer a few brief questions.

 

(Please note that if you are unable to click on the link below, simply

copy and paste this URL into your browser.)

 

 

 

Thank you for your continued interest in participating in usability

studies and focus groups.

 

You are receiving this message because you signed up to be in our

participant database and receive notices about upcoming usability studies

and focus groups. For more information about UserWorks, a Silver Spring,

MD-based consulting company specializing in usability issues, visit our

Web site at UserWorks.com.

Edited October 14, 2008 by DramaQueenLucy

[judithra]

This is user specific I think Colleen, it has you name on the questions first page.. It starts off " Hello Colleen ********:

[DramaQueenLucy]

This is user specific I think Colleen, it has you name on the questions first page.. It starts off " Hello Colleen ********:

 

Oops I will remove the link...lol

[DramaQueenLucy]

UserWorks is looking for individuals between the ages of 18 and 79 to

evaluate a new web site that provides information about diabetes.

 

What: Website usability study; one 60 – 75 minute session.

 

When: Tuesday, December 9 – Wednesday, December 17, 2008

 

Where: The study is being conducted online. The sessions must be

scheduled in advance, but you can participate from anywhere that allows

you to be on the Internet and talk on the phone at the same time.

 

Who: Individuals between the ages of 18 and 79 in the following 3

categories may qualify:

- Licensed healthcare professionals who treat patients with diabetes

- People who have been diagnosed with diabetes

- People who are at risk for developing diabetes

 

 

If you are interested in participating, please click on the link below and

answer a few brief questions.

[judithra]

Is this user specific Colleen? must be as there is no link to survey screener..

[boopy63]

Judith, I just checked the email I received from them and it is user specific. Sorry!

[judithra]

THE LINK IS USER SPECIFIC, SEE THE RED HIGHLIGHTED AREA AND GO FROM THERE..

 

UserWorks is looking for individuals to evaluate existing websites created

by the Library of Congress. We are looking for several different

categories of people who have a general interest in content provided by

the Library of Congress.

 

What: Website usability study; 40-minute session.

 

When: Wednesday, January 21st and Thursday, January 22nd.

 

Where: Remote – You will connect to the session from your home or work

computer. You need to be able to be on the phone and the internet at the

same time.

 

 

If you are interested in participating, please click on the link below and

answer a few brief questions.

 

 

 

 

Thank you for your continued interest in participating in usability

studies and focus groups.

 

If you know of anyone that might be interested in participating, please

have them send their name and contact information to

[email protected] and list LOC Study in the subject line.

 

You are receiving this message because you signed up to be in our

participant database and receive notices about upcoming usability studies

and focus groups. For more information about UserWorks, a Silver Spring,

MD-based consulting company specializing in usability issues, visit our

Web site at UserWorks.com.

 

 

To update your profile, please go to:

http://projects.userworks.com/update/ where you can request a login to

access your profile.

 

To be removed from our database, please click on this URL or copy and

paste it into your browser: http://projects.userworks.com/p/removeuser.asp

Edited January 7, 2009 by judithra

[luckynutmeg]

That link is user-specific. I also received one in the mail, and it was specific for me as well. Best to remove the link. :-)

[DramaQueenLucy]

UserWorks is seeking participants for upcoming paid focus groups and

interviews for the U.S. Department of Education. They have developed new

material which provides information about financial aid for education

beyond high school and they need people to evaluate these materials. We

are looking for people with all levels of knowledge concerning this topic.

 

There will be three different events for which we need participants. There

will be two focus groups and one group of one-on-one interviews. Each

person may participate in only one event. In all events you will review

some print materials pertaining to financial aid for education beyond high

school and give your opinions about the design and content of these

materials. You may keep the materials that are of interest to you.

 

WHAT: Focus groups or one-on-one interviews to give feedback on materials

about financial aid for education after high school; $75 for focus groups

and $50 for one-on-one interviews.

 

WHEN: Tuesday evening, July 28th or Wednesday afternoon and evening, July

29th; 90 minute sessions

 

WHERE: Martin Regional Library

 

WHO: High school students; parents of high school students; adults who

hope to apply for college or another educational program.

 

 

If you are interested in participating, please click on the link below and

answer a few brief questions.

 

(Please note that if you are unable to click on the link below, simply

copy and paste this URL into your browser.)

 

http://www.userworks.com/p/?RC=6494595&PI=67955&SID=364

 

Thank you for your continued interest in participating in usability

studies and focus groups.

 

If you know of anyone who might be interested in participating, please

feel free to forward this email to them. Those interested should email us

at [email protected] with their name and a contact phone number.

Please list TULSA STUDY in the subject line.

 

You are receiving this message because you signed up to be in our

participant database and receive notices about upcoming usability studies

and focus groups. For more information about UserWorks, a Silver Spring,

MD-based consulting company specializing in usability issues, visit our

Web site at UserWorks.com.

[boopy63]

WHO: UserWorks, Inc., a user experience design and usability research firm, is seeking middle school and high school counselors who advise students and parents about financial aid for college.

WHAT: We will mail college financial aid materials to you to review. You will then complete an online survey and a telephone interview.

WHERE: From the comfort of your own home or office.

WHEN: We will mail the printed materials within the next week and ask that you review the documents and complete the online survey and telephone interview within 10 days of receiving the materials.

YOU WILL BE PAID FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION.

If you are a middle school or high school counselor who advises students and their parents about financial aid for college and are interested in participating in this study, please forward your answers to the following questions to **[email protected]**

Questions:

1. What is your job title?

2. Describe your job to us.

3. What are the grade levels of the students to whom you provide support?

4. Are you affiliated with any programs such as GEAR UP or TRIO? If so, please list all that apply.

5. Please select the area in which most of your students reside: Urban Suburban Rural

Please type “College Aid” in the subject line, and include your name, a daytime telephone number, and the best time to reach you in your email.

If you know anyone else who might be interested in participating in this study, please forward this email to them.

Thank you for your continued interest in participating in usability studies and focus groups.

Cynthia Taylor

Participant Coordinator

UserWorks, Inc.

1738 Elton Road, Suite 138

Silver Spring, MD

[email protected]

www.userworks.com

[brianacolie]

Just signed up for this - close to me too! Thanks!

[boopy63]

UserWorks, Inc., a user experience design and usability research firm, is recruiting individuals for a research study for the

National Institutes of Health (NIH) regarding complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

 

The one-on-one interview will take approximately 60 minutes to complete and will be conducted remotely online through

web conferencing. You will be paid for your participation.

 

WHO: 1. Primary care physicians, general or family practitioners

2. Nurses and nurse practitioners

3. Physician assistants

 

WHAT:A remote website study

 

WHEN:Tuesday, September 6 through Friday, September 16, 2011

 

WHERE:From the comfort of your home or office.

 

The computer used for the test must have a high speed Internet connection (e.g., cable, DSL, FIOS or satellite connection).

NOTE: If you click on the link and are unable to access the questions, please wait about 1 hour and try again.

 

How to Participate:To determine if you qualify, please click on the link below and complete a brief screening questionnaire.

The information that you supply will be treated as confidential and will not be passed on to anyone else.

 

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CKBGVSG

 

If you know others who might be interested in participating, please have them reply to [email protected] and

list “CAM Study” in the subject line of their email. They should include a telephone number and the best time to reach them in the

email, their occupation, and whether they work in a private or group practice or hospital.