1. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Methods of Contacting Potential Participants

2. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Methods for contacting potential members Face-to-face Phone Letter

3. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Face-to-face contact Advantages: Personal contact works best. Greater likelihood for success.

4. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Face-to-face contact Disadvantages: Takes time. Not always possible. Telephone contact.

5. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Phone Advantages: Quick and easy. Two-way dialogue.

6. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Phone Disadvantages: Hard to reach the targeted person. Lack of attention. Harder to build a strong connection.

7. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Letter Advantages A clear way to express thoughts. Can be reused. Can generate many in a small amount of time. Can be read at leisure. Can be kept on file.

8. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Letter Disadvantages Not as personal. No two-way dialogue. Less opportunity to develop a relationship. Some letters are never opened.

9. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Factors in your decision Use face-to-face when: You want to reach a small number of people. You have the available time. The person you're recruiting is especially important or influential.

10. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Factors in your decision Use phone contact when: The prospective member is unavailable for meeting but is easily available by phone. You are already acquainted with the person. The request is relatively simple.

11. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Use a letter when: You have a large number of people to recruit. You're the only person available. Time is limited. It's less important who you recruit. You have an excellent mailing list.