Academic Civic Engagement projects involve working with community partners. If research is involved, it is likely that IRB approval will be required, which is a process that many instructors of German may not be familiar with. The materials linked below provide sample text of emails and interview questions that can be used to establish contact and conduct research with community partners. The texts address issues of voluntary participation, confidentiality, and possible sharing of results that are required for IRB approval. While you may be considering a project that differs from the one described here, it is hoped that these materials can provide a useful model that can be adjusted for the needs of different projects.