Application for Ethical Approval

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APPLICATION FOR ETHICAL APPROVAL
In order for research to result in benefit and minimise risk of harm, it must be conducted
ethically. A researcher may not be covered by the University’s insurance if ethical
approval has not been obtained prior to commencement.
The University follows the OECD Frascati manual definition of research activity: “creative work
undertaken on a systematic basis in order to increase the stock of knowledge, including
knowledge of man, culture and society, and the use of this stock of knowledge to devise new
applications”. As such this covers activities undertaken by members of staff, postgraduate
research students, and both taught postgraduate and undergraduate students working on
dissertations/projects.
The individual undertaking the research activity is known as the “principal researcher”.
Ethical approval is not required for routine audits, performance reviews, quality assurance
studies, testing within normal educational requirements, and literary or artistic criticism.
Please read the notes for guidance before completing ALL sections of the form.
This form must be completed and approved prior to undertaking any research activity.
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: Globe
Campus: BSC Colombo
E-mail address: E-mail address provided to BSC by the Student
Contact Telephone Number: Student’s Contact Number
For students:
Student Number: Student ID (UWTSD) Undergraduate
Programme of Study: Master of Business Administration Taught
Postgraduate
Director of Studies/Supervisor: Supervisor Name Research
SECTION B: Approval for Research Activity
Has 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)
YES NO
Date
If Yes, please indicate source of
approval (and date where known): Research Degrees Committee
Faculty Research Committee
Other (write in)
Approval in principle must be obtained from the relevant source prior to seeking ethical approval.
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SECTION C: External Ethical Guidance Materials
Please 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 your
research proposal adheres to these codes and guidelines.
http://uwtsd.ac.uk/library/research-data-management/
SECTION D: External Collaborative Research Activity
Does the research activity involve collaborators outside of
the University? YES NO
If Yes, please provide the name of the external organisation and name and contact details for the
main contact person:
Institution
Contact person name
Contact person e-mail address
Where research activity is carried out in collaboration with an external organisation
Does this organisation have its own ethics approval system? YES NO
If Yes, please attach a copy of any final approval (or interim approval) from the organisation
SECTION E: Details of Research Activity
Indicative title: Business Proposal based on International standard swimming pool arena in Maldives.
Proposed start date: 11 June 2019 Proposed end date: 10 August 2019
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)
Aims and objectives
The aims and objectives of the given research activity can be understood to be as follows:
The research aims to outline the overall business idea which will be outlined for the purpose of the
study. The business idea is to formulate an international standard swimming pool for the different
individuals as present in Maldives and in line of this, the report aims to present the business idea.
It also aims to outline the overall operational plan, marketing plan, financial plan and other related
aspects about the project.
Moreover, the research project aims to get into a research about the integrities of the research
paper by outlining the different aspects of the business plan.
Purpose
The purpose of the paper is to outline the research plan based on the business development plan of
the International Swimming Pool which will be designed for the purpose of individuals in Maldives.
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There are no international standard pools as present in Maldives and with respect to this, it
becomes considerable important for the country to have a good pool design and related facilities
which will assist in ensuring that the country is able to prosper considerably and that the different
individuals are able to participate in various tournaments.
Research questions
The research questions for the purpose of the study can be understood to be as follows:
How will an international standard pool be developed in Maldives?
What resources will be required for the purpose of the business?
What will be the different financial, marketing and operational plan outline of the business
development plan?
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Proposed methods
Provide 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 Methodology
Research Philosophy
The research philosophy which shall be undertaken for the purpose of the research can be stated to
be the positivism research whereby secondary information shall be used for the purpose of analysis
and in order to determine the overall purpose of the business plan to be formulated.
Research Approach
The research approach which will be undertaken for the research of the paper can be stated to be
the deductive research approach. In this research approach style, the data will be actualised and
interpreted in an authentic manner based on this the analysis shall be undertaken.
Research Design
The research design which has been chosen for the purpose of the paper can be understood to be
explorative in nature. In line of this, it becomes considerably crucial to understand the impact of
external influences on the overall development of the pool and related aspects.
Data collection and Analysis
The data shall be collected and analysed using the secondary data collection and analysis method.
The internet and other such related mediums will be used to undertake the information and then
analyse it effectively.
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Location of research activity
Identify all locations where research activity will take place.
The research activity which is required for the purpose of the study can be stated to be Maldives.
This is because, the International standard pool shall be present in Maldives and hence, the
research activity which will be carried out will be required to be present in Maldives itself.
Research activity outside of the UK
If 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.
As the secondary method of research and analysis shall be chosen for the purpose of the study, it is
important, to note that no considerable ethical permissions and related aspects will be required for
the purpose of the study as no participants and related parties should be involved in the study.
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SECTION F: Scope of Research Activity
Will the research activity include:
YES NO
Use 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 from
some 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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