ASS/RE3

School of Arts and Social Sciences - Ethics Framework

Undergraduate / Masters Student Checklist
To be completed by the student under the guidance of the Module Tutor Student Details
Name of student Programme and year Attendance Mode (Part-time/Full-time) Student Registration No.

Project Details
Module Code Project Title

Brief description of the project

Methodology

Tutor Details
Name Status (Personal/Module Tutor etc)

Ethics Checklist
Please answer each question by ticking the appropriate box If you select a amber box:

please explain your answer overleaf

Yes

No

N/A

Have you read the School's Ethics Framework? Have you read the University's Ethics Policies and procedures? Have you read the University's Records Management Policy Have you read the University's Policy on Copyright? Does the study involve participants who are particularly vulnerable (e.g. children, people with learning disabilities, asylum seekers?) Does the study involve participants who are unable to give informed consent? Have you submitted a self-declaration CRB disclosure form? Date of clearance (If applicable)
PTO

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Yes Is the research subject to external research committees? Does the research have mechanisms for informed consent? Have the necessary copyrights or permissions been obtained? Is the research likely to involve legal matters? Are the outcomes of the research likely to be sensitive for individuals and/or groups? Has the funder placed any restrictions upon the research? Have you considered your personal safety whilst undertaking this research? Will the study require the co-operation of a gatekeeper for initial access to the groups or individuals to be recruited? (e.g.) students at school, members of self-help group, residents of nursing home) Will it be necessary for participants to take part in the study without their knowledge or consent at the time? (e.g. covert observation of people in non-public places) Could the study induce psychological stress of anxiety or cause harm or negative consequences beyond the risks encountered in everyday life? Does the project involve the use of animals, human tissue or fluids? Will financial inducements (other than reasonable expenses & Compensation for time) be offered to participants? Will the study involve NHS patients or staff or the use of NHS premises? No N/A

Please elaborate on any amber box answers given above (and continue on a separate sheet if necessary)

Signature of Student

I declare that I have read and understood the School and University Ethics Policies and I will notify my tutor if my research changes to a significant extent

Date

Signature of Tutor

I can confirm I have discussed and approved the research project outlined above

Date

Signature of Divisional Ethics Chair

(Only if the project has been approved)

The Divisional Committee has considered and approved this project.

Date