Before recruiting research participants by posting announcements to electronic mailing lists and bulletin boards, one should
A) get the advance approval of the moderator of the mailing list or bulletin board
B) post a notice of one's intentions to use the source as a recruiting tool and ask for member's feedback on the idea.
C) make sure that the research is relevant to the purposes of the group.
D) do all of the above.

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It is important to get the advance approval of the moderator of the mailing list or bulletin board to ensure that one is not violating any rules or policies. Posting a notice of one's intentions to use the source as a recruiting tool and asking for member's feedback is a good way to gauge interest and obtain permission. It is also important to make sure that the research is relevant to the purposes of the group to ensure that one is not spamming or bothering members with irrelevant information. Doing all of the above is the best way to ensure that one is recruiting research participants in a responsible and ethical manner.

Before Recruiting Research Participants by Posting Announcements to Electronic Mailing