Have you completed the following?
___ Undergraduate and graduate students: advisor has reviewed protocol thoroughly
___ Undergraduate and graduate students: advisor’s signature
Protocol includes:
___ Title page
___ Description of research
___ Goal of research
___ Scholarly background (sufficient explanation)
___ Benefits of the research to human subjects
___ Description of the participants
___ Procedures and methods
___ Potential risks and discomforts to subjects
___ Means taken to minimize risk and discomfort
___ Informed consent
___ Project title at top of consent form
___ Appendix
___ Copies of data collection methods and interview protocols
___ Letters or materials introducing study to other agencies or institutions (if applicable)
___ Announcements to be posted
___ Newspaper advertisement
___ Telephone or personal recruitment scripts