REB TIPS

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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)