Example: People who participate in this study may have a better understanding of additional
treatment methods that enable individuals to experience and increase their overall sense of well-
being.
6. Confidentiality In this section let the participant know the level of identity protection of any
personal information collected for this study. Will their identity be fully protected, and if so how,
if not, then to what level and what will be publicly available?
Example: All information taken from the study will be coded to protect each subject’s name. No
names or other identifying information will be used when discussing or reporting data. The
investigator(s) will safely keep all files and data collected in a secured locked cabinet in the
principal investigators office. Once the data has been fully analyzed it will be destroyed.
Example: Your responses are completely anonymous. No personal identifying information or IP
addresses will be collected. Data will be aggregated via the Qualtrics reporting function.
Quantitative results will be shared with the Chairperson and the faculty in the academic unit.
Qualitative results will be shared with the Chairperson and the Provost’s Office.
Example: I would like to interview you “on the record” so that I can identify you in publications
resulting from this research. However, if you wish to remain anonymous, I will keep your name
separate from your words; I will not use your name in any quotations or reports of my findings; I
will use a pseudonym of your choosing; and I will omit or obscure any identifying details.
If the research will be collecting audio or video recordings, there must be a statement explaining
how the recording will be handled and at what point destroyed.
Example: Once audio recordings are coded and transcribed they will be destroyed.
Example: I will store audio recordings and any electronic or printed transcripts in encrypted
files or in a locked, secure location for five years after the publication of this research, after
which, all files will be destroyed.
Authorization
Example: By signing this form, you authorize the use and disclosure of the following
information for this research: Example: I authorize the use of my records, any observations,
and findings found during the course of this study for education, publication and/or presentation.
7. Compensation In some research studies participants will receive some type on compensation.
This could be in the form of money, gift card, or items. In this area you must state if there is, or
isn’t, compensation. If so, explain in what form and when it will be issued.
Example: Subjects will not be compensated for participation in this study. Or: Each participant
will receive $10.00 at the conclusion of the study.