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Instructions for Preparing and Using Consent Forms
The attached sample informed consent document is provided to assist faculty, staff and students in the preparation of an informed consent document. It is intended only to be a guide. However, all headings in bold are required elements. These headings must be addressed in each and every informed consent document.
If a particular heading is not included as part of your research project, a statement indicating such is necessary. For example, if participants are not to be compensated for their participation, the statement that “participants will not be compensated” will suffice.
In addition, while the use of the exact sample language is not required, it is recommended. Consent forms should not only avoid the use of technical terms or jargon, but should be written at no greater than an eighth (8th) grade reading level.
Please note: Obtaining informed consent from potential participants is a process. Adequate time should be allowed to review the consent form with all potential participants and answer any questions.
For your convenience, the sample informed consent document is available in Microsoft Word from the Office of Sponsored Programs. Please contact Dr. Anthony DeLuca at 718-631-6344 or via e-mail at adeluca@qcc.cuny.edu
Please also note: When your study includes minor children, parental permission is required. Parental permission is treated in much the same way as informed consent. If the IRB determines that a research protocol is designed for conditions or for a subject population for which permission is not a reasonable requirement to protect the subjects, it may waive the consent requirements, provided that certain substitute protections are adequate and the waiver is not inconsistent with federal, state or local law.
If your study involves minor children, please add signature lines for parents/guardians to your consent form.
Sample 1 (DOC)
Sample 2 (DOC)
Questions 1-8 (DOC)
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