Application for Ethical Approval: Doc
Write a reflection report on research methods, literature sources, gained knowledge, and learning from the MBA program and major project.
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Application for Ethical Approval: Doc
Write a reflection report on research methods, literature sources, gained knowledge, and learning from the MBA program and major project.
Added on 2020-03-04
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APPLICATION FOR ETHICAL APPROVALIn order for research to result in benefit and minimise risk of harm, it must beconducted ethically. A researcher may not be covered by the University’s insurance ifethical approval has not been obtained prior to commencement.The University follows the OECD Frascati manual definition of research activity: “creativework undertaken on a systematic basis in order to increase the stock of knowledge, includingknowledge of man, culture and society, and the use of this stock of knowledge to devise newapplications”. As such this covers activities undertaken by members of staff, postgraduateresearch students, and both taught postgraduate and undergraduate students working ondissertations/projects.The individual undertaking the research activity is known as the “principal researcher”.Ethical approval is not required for routine audits, performance reviews, quality assurancestudies, testing within normal educational requirements, and literary or artistic criticism.Please read the notes for guidance before completing ALL sections of the form.This formmust be completed and approved prior to undertaking any researchactivity.Please see Checklist for details of process for different categories of application. SECTION A: About You (Principal Researcher)Full Name:Tick all boxes which apply:Member of staff:Student:Honorary research fellow:Faculty/School/Centre:Campus:E-mail address:Contact Telephone Number:For students:Student Number:UndergraduateProgramme of Study:TaughtPostgraduateDirector of Studies/Supervisor:ResearchSECTION B: Approval for Research ActivityHas the research activity received approval in principle?(please check the Guidance Notes as to the appropriate approval process for different levels of research by different categories of individual)YESNODateIf Yes, please indicate source ofapproval (and date where known):Research Degrees CommitteeFaculty Research CommitteeOther (write in)
Approval in principle must be obtained from the relevant source prior to seeking ethical approval.SECTION C: External Ethical Guidance MaterialsPlease list the core ethical guidance documents that have been referred to during the completion of this form (including any discipline-specific codes of research ethics, and also any specific ethical guidance relating to the proposed methodology). Please tick to confirm that yourresearch proposal adheres to these codes and guidelines.SECTION D: External Collaborative Research ActivityDoes the research activity involve collaborators outside ofthe University?YESNOIf Yes, please provide the name of the external organisation and name and contact details for the main contact person:InstitutionContact person nameContact person e-mail addressWhere research activity is carried out in collaboration with an external organisationDoes this organisation have its own ethics approval system?YESNOIf Yes, please attach a copy of any final approval (or interim approval) from the organisationSECTION E: Details of Research ActivityIndicative title:Proposed start date:Proposed end date:Purpose of research activity (including aims and objectives)Outline the purpose, aims and objectives of the research activity, including key research questions. Show briefly how existing research has informed the proposed activity and explain what the research activity will add and how it addresses an area of importance. (Maximum 300 words)(this box should expand as you type)Proposed methodsProvide a brief summary of all the methods that may be used in the research activity, making it clear what specific techniques may be used. If methods other than those listed in this section are deemed appropriate later, additional ethical approval for those methods will be needed. (Maximum 600 words)The research would undergo mixed research methodology such as qualitative research as well as quantitative research
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Location of research activityIdentify all locations where research activity will take place.Study was conducted in Gulshan, Dhaka, which is located in Bangladesh.Research activity outside of the UKIf research activity will take place overseas, you are responsible for ensuring that local ethical considerations are complied with and that the relevant permissions are sought. Specify any local guidelines (e.g. from local professional associations/learned societies/universities) that exist and whether these involve any ethical stipulations beyond those usual in the UK (provide details of any licenses or permissions required). Also specify whether there are any specific ethical issues raised by the local context in which the research activity is taking place, for example, particular cultural sensitivities or vulnerabilities of participants.No ethical issues encountered(this box should expand as you type)SECTION F: Scope of Research ActivityWill the research activity include:YESNOUse of a questionnaire or similar research instrument?Use of interviews?Use of diaries?Participant observation with their knowledge?Participant observation without their knowledge?Use of video or audio recording?Access to personal or confidential information without the participants’ specific consent?Administration of any questions, test stimuli, presentation that may be experienced as physically, mentally or emotionally harmful / offensive?Performance of any acts which may cause embarrassment or affect self-esteem?Investigation of participants involved in illegal activities?Use of procedures that involve deception?Administration of any substance, agent or placebo?Working with live vertebrate animals?If NO to every question, then the research activity is (ethically) low risk and may be exempt fromsome of the following sections (please refer to Guidance Notes).If YES to any question, then no research activity should be undertaken until full ethical approval has been obtained.
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