REB TIPS
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MacKenzie & WeavingMacKenzie & Weaving
Steps
• 1. 1. Follow online site, or HP booklet Follow online site, or HP booklet (p.24)(p.24)
• 2. 2. HAVE/keep title “Application for HAVE/keep title “Application for Ethics Approval…+…”Ethics Approval…+…”
• 3. 3. Keep the headers in, e.g Keep the headers in, e.g
• 1(a) the research project. (bold)1(a) the research project. (bold)
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
Personal check list
1. Did I include– 1. Did I include– allall 11 sections? 11 sections?
2. Grammar/spell check/ clarity2. Grammar/spell check/ clarity
* * Does it make senseDoes it make sense? ?
3. (Acronyms)- 13. (Acronyms)- 1stst time—full time—full
4. Remove advisors’ track changes4. Remove advisors’ track changes
1.(d) Study design
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
1(e) Research Methods - Stats– Inappropriate statistical methods are
unethical.
– Take some time to understand the specific statistics you intend to use.
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. Potential Costs for Participants
• If indicated that possible harm could If indicated that possible harm could result, MUST indicate how you plan to result, MUST indicate how you plan to decrease or avoid.decrease or avoid.
• ““what are you going to do about it?”what are you going to do about it?”
Info. letter & Consent Form
• Visually AppealingVisually Appealing
• Clear and concise (language)Clear and concise (language)
How long will the REB approval take?
• HK REB Approval ProcessHK REB Approval Process
• Unclear writing -> Meaning? -> Ethical issues?Unclear writing -> Meaning? -> Ethical issues?– Longer review timeLonger review time
• Sloppy work implies lack of thought in general Sloppy work implies lack of thought in general which could apply to ethical considerations.which could apply to ethical considerations.
• Approximately 1-2 weeks for first reviewApproximately 1-2 weeks for first review• Then to UREB (tri-council policy)Then to UREB (tri-council policy)