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1、RESEARCH ETHICS REVIEW CHECKLISTRESEARCH ETHICS REVIEW CHECKLISTThis checklist should be completed for every research project that involves human participants,personal,medical or otherwise sensitive data or methodologically controversial approaches.It isused to identify whether a full application fo

2、r ethics approval needs to be submitted.The researchethics review process is not designed to assess the merits of the research in question,but is merely adevice to ensure that external risks have been fully considered and that an acceptable researchmethodology has been applied.This checklist applies

3、 to research undertaken by both staff andstudents,but it should be noted that the way the checklist is processed differs between these twogroups.ForFor staffstaff:if a full application is required please ensure that you complete the Ethics ReviewQuestionnaire for Researchers and send the completed f

4、orm to Michael Nelson in the ResearchDivision(RD).Please accompany the questionnaire with a copy of this checklist and a copy of the researchproposal.For MSc/PhD studentsFor MSc/PhD students:if a full application is required please ensure that you complete the EthicsReview Questionnaire for Research

5、ers and discuss the issues raised with your student supervisor inthe first instance.You should ensure that the completed forms are accompanied with a copy of theresearch proposal to ensure that your supervisor can make a fully informed decision on the ethicalimplications of the research.Where the su

6、pervisor is satisfied that all ethical concerns have beenaddressed s/he must sign the checklist and ensure that a copy is retained within the department as arecord of the decision reached.It is appreciated that in certain cases the student supervisor may notbe able to reach a decision on the ethical

7、 concerns raised.In such instances the matter should bereferred to the Research Ethics Committee(please send all relevant forms and a copy of theproposal to Michael Nelson in RD).Only where an informed decision cannot be reached by thesupervisor should paperwork be submitted to the Research Ethics C

8、ommittee.ForFor undergraduateundergraduate studentsstudents:After completing the checklist,undergraduate students shoulddiscuss any issues raised with their supervisor in the first instance.If fully satisfied with theresearch proposal,the supervisor can sign the checklist on behalf of the department

9、.A copy of thesigned form should be retained by the department as a record of the decision reached.It isappreciated that in certain instances the student supervisor may not be able to reach a decision onthe ethical concerns raised.In such instances the application for ethics approval should be refer

10、redto the Research Ethics Committee(please send all relevant forms and a copy of the proposal toMichael Nelson in RD).Only where an informed decision cannot be reached by the supervisorshould paperwork be submitted to the Research Ethics Committee.BeforeBefore completingcompleting thisthis form,form

11、,pleaseplease referrefer toto thethe LSELSE ResearchResearch EthicsEthics Policy.Policy.The principalinvestigator or,where the principal investigator is a student,the supervisor,is responsible forexercising appropriate professional judgement in this review.For students,your supervisor shouldbe able

12、to provide you with guidance on the ethical implications of the research project.If membersof staff have any queries regarding the completion of the checklist they should address these toMichael Nelson(RD)in the first instance.This checklist must be completed before potential participants are approa

13、ched to take part in anyresearch.Section I:Section I:Applicant DetailsApplicant DetailsName of researcher:Status(delete as appropriate):Undergraduate Student/MSc Student/PhD Student/StaffEmail address:Contact address:Telephone number:Section II:Section II:Project DetailsProject DetailsTitle of the p

14、roposal and brief abstract:Section III:Section III:Student Details:Student Details:Details of study:Supervisors name:Email address:Contact address:Section IV:Research ChecklistSection IV:Research ChecklistConsentConsentYesYesNoNoNotNotcertaincertainDoes the study involve participants who are in any

15、wayvulnerable or may have any difficulty giving consent?If youhave answered yes or are not certain about this please completeSection 1 of the Research Questionnaire.As general guidance,the Research Ethics Committee feels thatresearch participants under the age of 18 may be vulnerable.Will it be nece

16、ssary for participants to take part in the studywithout their knowledge and consent at the time?(e.g.covertobservation of people in public places)If you have answered yesor are not certain about this please complete Section 1 of theResearch Questionnaire.Research Design/MethodologyResearch Design/Me

17、thodologyDoes the research methodology use deception?If you haveanswered yes or are not certain about this please completeSection 2 of the Research Questionnaire.Are there any significant concerns regarding the design of theresearch project?a)If the proposed research relates to the provision of soci

18、al orhuman services is it feasible and/or appropriate that service usersor service user representatives should be in some way involvedin or consulted upon the development of the project?b)Does the project involve the handling of any sensitiveinformation?If you have answered yes or not certain to the

19、se questions pleasecomplete Section 3 of the Research Questionnaire.Financial Incentives/SponsorshipFinancial Incentives/SponsorshipWill the independence of the research be affected by the sourceof the funding?If you have answered yes or not certain aboutthis please complete Section 4 of the Researc

20、h Questionnaire.Are there payments to researchers/participants that may have animpact on the objectivity of the research?If you have answeredyes or not certain about this please complete Section 4 of theResearch Questionnaire.Will financial inducements(other than reasonable expenses andcompensation

21、for time)be offered to participants?If you haveanswered yes or not certain about this please complete Section 4of the Research Questionnaire.Research SubjectsResearch SubjectsIs pain or more than mild discomfort likely to result from thestudy?If you have answered yes or not certain about this please

22、complete Section 5 of the Research Questionnaire.Could the study induce unacceptable psychological stress oranxiety or cause harm or negative consequences beyond the risksencountered in normal life?Will the study involve prolonged orrepetitive testing?If you have answered yes or not certain aboutthi

23、s please complete Section 5 of the Research Questionnaire.Are drugs,placebos or other substances to be administered to thestudy participants or will the study involve invasive,intrusive orpotentially harmful procedures of any kind?If you haveanswered yes or not certain about this please complete Sec

24、tion 5of the Research Questionnaire.Risk to ResearchersRisk to ResearchersDo you have any doubts or concerns regarding your(or yourcolleagues)physical or psychological wellbeing during theresearch period?If you have answered yes or not certain aboutthis please complete Section 6 of the Research Ques

25、tionnaire.ConfidentialityConfidentialityDo you or your supervisor have any concerns regardingconfidentiality,privacy or data protection?If you have answeredyes or not certain about this please complete Section 7 of theResearch Questionnaire.DisseminationDisseminationAre there any particular groups w

26、ho are likely to be harmed bydissemination of the results of this project?If you have answeredyes or not certain about this please complete Section 8 of theResearch Questionnaire.If you have answered nono to all the questions,staff members should file the completed form for theirrecords.Students sho

27、uld retain a copy of the form and submit it with their research report ordissertation.If you have answered yesyes or not certainnot certain to any of the questions you will need to describe morefully how you plan to deal with the ethical issues raised by your research.You will need to answerthe rele

28、vantrelevant questions in the Ethics Review Questionnaire for Researchers form addressing theethical issues raised by your proposal.Staff should ensure that the completed questionnaire is sentto Michael Nelson in RD.Students should submit their completed questionnaire to their supervisorin the first

29、 instance.It will be at the discretion of the supervisor whether they feel that the researchshould be considered by the Research Ethics Committee.Please note that it is your responsibility to follow the Schools Research Ethics Policy and anyrelevant academic or professional guidelines in the conduct

30、 of your study.This includes providingdetails of your proposal and completed questionnaire,and ensuring confidentiality in the storageand use of data.Any significant change in the question,design or conduct over the course of the research should benotified to Michael Nelson in RD.I have read and und

31、erstood the LSE Research Ethics Policy and the questions contained in theResearch Checklist above.Academic Research StaffAcademic Research StaffPrincipal Investigator Signature:Date:Undergraduate/MSc Student/PhD StudentUndergraduate/MSc Student/PhD StudentStudent Signature:Student Name(Please print):Department:Date:Date of Research Ethics Seminar attended:Summary of any ethical issues identified:Supervisor Signature*:Supervisor Name(Please print):Department:Date:*By signing this document the student supervisor attests to the fact that any ethical issues raisedhave been dealt with adequately.