Dear Sir and Madam:
I am a student at the University of Northern Iowa, and I am very
interested in skin cancer because I have family and friends who have
dealt with it; and I am writing a journalistic report about this topic.
I would appreciate it if you could provide your insights abou this
topic answering the following questions. Please note that by providing
me your insights, your responses remain confidential and your identity
remains anonymous. Also, if you wish to receive a copy of this report,
please indicate so in the last question, and you will receive a copy
when the report is completed. Please send your response to my e-mail
address at
klip14@uni.edu by Wednesday, December 6, 2006. If you have
any questions about this inquiry, please feel free to contact my
instructor Dr. Sarina Chen at
sarina.chen@uni.edu, TEL: 319-273-6021.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
K. Lipkowitz
Dept. of Communication Studies
Univ. of Northern Iowa
Sarina Chen, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Dept. of Communication Studies
Univ. of Northern Iowa
1) When watching for skin cancer, what are some signs/symptoms one
should look for?
2) What ways can one prevent skin cancer?
3) What are your thoughts on being "tan" compared to having your
natural pigment show all year long?
4) What do you think some of the risks factors of skin cancer are? In
your opinion, do you think the risks outweigh the rewards of being tan?