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REB TIPS

REB TIPS. By MacKenzie & Weaving. Steps. 1. Follow online site, or HP booklet (p.24) 2. HAVE/keep title “Application for Ethics Approval…+…” 3. Keep the headers in, e.g 1(a) the research project. (bold). More steps. 4. Keep headers/titles, even if N/A. Indicate “N/A”.

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REB TIPS

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  1. REB TIPS By MacKenzie & Weaving

  2. Steps • 1. Follow online site, or HP booklet (p.24) • 2. HAVE/keep title “Application for Ethics Approval…+…” • 3. Keep the headers in, e.g • 1(a) the research project. (bold)

  3. More steps • 4. Keep headers/titles, even if N/A. Indicate “N/A”. • 5. Read it over!!!! * (see next slide) • 6. Send it to Advisor for review

  4. Personal check list 1. Did I include– all 11 sections? 2. Grammar/spell check/ clarity * Does it make sense? 3. (Acronyms)- 1st time—full 4. Remove advisors’ track changes

  5. 1.(d) Study design

  6. 1(e) Research Methods • Instruments • What are the make, model and manufacturer? • Are they reliable and valid? • What variables do they measure? • Procedures • Collecting the data • When, where, how much time is required • The treatment (if any) • How long? How often? How intense? • The specific order in which steps will be taken • The timing (how long will each step take) • Instructions to participants

  7. 1(e) Research Methods - Stats • Inappropriate statistical methods are unethical. • Take some time to understand the specific statistics you intend to use.

  8. 1.(f) Rationale for Methods • Have other researchers used these methods. • If not, you must state why • Not enough time • No access to specific equipment • No money • Your method is more sound because…

  9. 9. Potential Costs for Participants • If indicated that possible harm could result, MUST indicate how you plan to decrease or avoid. • “what are you going to do about it?”

  10. Info. letter & Consent Form • Visually Appealing • Clear and concise (language)

  11. How long will the REB approval take? • HK REB Approval Process • Unclear writing -> Meaning? -> Ethical issues? • Longer review time • Sloppy work implies lack of thought in general which could apply to ethical considerations. • Approximately 1-2 weeks for first review • Then to UREB (tri-council policy)

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