2a Example letter of introduction

Attachment 3.a.

The LIFE Study
January 1, 2005
Mr. John Doe
1234 Anywhere Drive
Baltimore, MD 00000
Dear Mr. Doe:
I’m writing to ask for your help with an important health-related study that is being
conducted in Maryland, Michigan, and Texas. The purpose of this study is to learn more
about how lifestyle and the environment might affect a couple’s ability to have a baby.
You are being contacted regarding participation because you recently obtained a fishing
license from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Please take a moment to review the enclosed study brochure. One of our research
assistants will be contacting you within the next several weeks to tell you more about the
study and to ask if you would be willing to participate.
In the meantime, please contact us at (800) XXX-XXXX if you have any questions. You
can also learn more by visiting our website at www.lifestudy.us.
Sincerely yours,

Lynn Goldman, MD MPH
Professor, Department of Environmental Health Sciences
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health