Write by thinking through the study in a systematic way. Return to the basics and include the who, what, where, how, and why of your research study written in simple terms. Who are the participants, what will they be asked to do, where will the research take place, how much of the participants’ time is required, why is this research being done?
Use the help bubbles in Novelution to guide you in how best to address some of the questions asked by the IRB. Students should discuss the details of their research with faculty advisors
Use the IRB Forms & Templates page to select from consents, parental permission forms, recruitment flyers, etc. which provide template language that must be included as well as instructions for information you need to edit to the specifics of your study.
Describe incentives (money, extra credit, gift cards, etc.) that will be used to attract and retain participants in your protocol and noted in any consent form(s) or procedures.
Due to Florida law, Florida Atlantic researchers are not able to use lotteries for cash or prizes as an incentive for research participation. This includes raffles or games of chance.