Ethical Form for Primary and Secondary Research

This ethical form is for primary and secondary research. It includes a proportionate review form for minimal ethical risk research, information sheet for participants, and disclaimer form for cases where ethical approval is not required. The form covers various aspects such as vulnerable groups, sensitive topics, confidentiality, data handling, and more. It also includes a declaration by the researcher and supervisor (if applicable) confirming that ethical approval is not required. Follow the guidelines and ensure ethical research.

University Research Ethics Committee (February 2018)
I confirm that:
I consider that this project has no significant ethical implication requiring full ethical review
COMPLETE FOR PRIMARY RESEARCH
Proportionate Review Form
The Proportionate Review process may be used where the proposed research raises only
minimal ethical risk. This research must: focus on minimally sensitive topics; entail minimal intrusion or
disruption to others; and involve participants who would not be considered vulnerable in the context of the
research.
PART A: TO BE COMPLETED BY RESEARCHER
Name of Researcher:
School
Student/Course Details (If Applicable)
Student ID Number:
Name of Supervisor(s)/Module Tutor:
PhD/MPhil project:
Taught Postgraduate
Project/Assignment: Award Title:
Module
Title:
Undergraduate
Project/Assignment:
Project Title: Business
Project Outline: To analyze the staff motivation in enhancing business productivity and
performance.
Give a brief description of
participants and
procedure (methods,
tests etc.)
Participants are chosen from the respective organization such as their staff
members. As they have much ideas about their business activities practices and
operations.
Expected Start Date: Expected End Date:
Relevant professional body ethical guidelines should be consulted when completing this form.
Please seek guidance from the School Ethics Coordinator if you are uncertain about any ethical issues arising
from this application.
There is an obligation on the researcher and supervisor (where applicable) to bring to the attention of the
School Ethics Coordinator any issues with ethical implications not identified by this form.
Researcher Declaration

University Research Ethics Committee (February 2018)
1. The research will NOT involve members of vulnerable groups.

University Research Ethics Committee (February 2018)
Vulnerable groups include but are not limited to: children and young people (under 18 years
of age), those with a learning disability or cognitive impairment, patients, people in custody,
people engaged in illegal activities (e.g. drug taking), or individuals in a dependent or
unequal relationship.
2. The research will NOT involve sensitive topics.
Sensitive topics include, but are not limited to: participants’ sexual behaviour, their illegal or
political behaviour, their experience of violence, their abuse or exploitation, their mental
health, their gender or ethnic status. The research must not involve groups where
permission of a gatekeeper is normally required for initial access to members, for example,
ethnic or cultural groups, native peoples or indigenous communities.
3. The research will NOT deliberately mislead participants in any way.
4. The research will NOT involve access to records of personal or confidential information,
including genetic or other biological information, concerning identifiable individuals.
5. The research will NOT induce psychological stress, anxiety or humiliation, cause more than
minimal pain, or involve intrusive interventions.
This includes, but is not limited to: the administration of drugs or other substances,
vigorous physical exercise, or techniques such as hypnotherapy which may cause
participants to reveal information which could cause concern, in the course of their
everyday life.
6. The research WILL be conducted with participants’ full and informed consent at
the time the study is carried out:
 The main procedure will be explained to participants in advance, so that
they are informed about what to expect.
 Participants will be told their involvement in the research is voluntary.
 Written consent will be obtained from participants. (This is not required for
self-completion questionnaires as submission of the completed questionnaire
implies consent to participate).
 Participants will be informed about how they may withdraw from
the research at any time and for any reason.
 For questionnaires and interviews: Participants will be given the option of
omitting questions they do not want to answer.
 Participants will be told that their data will be treated with full
confidentiality and that, if published, every effort will be made to ensure it
will not be identifiable as theirs.
 Participants will be given the opportunity to be debriefed i.e. to find out
more about the study and its results.
YES
N/A
7. A risk assessment has been completed for this research project YES
N/A
If you are unable to confirm any of the above statements, please complete a Full Ethical Review Form. If the
research will include participants that are patients, please complete the Independent Peer Review process.

Next Step:
STUDENTS: Please submit this form (and supporting documentation) for consideration by your Supervisor/
Module Tutor.
STAFF: Please submit this form to your Head of Department or a Senior Researcher in your School.
Once they have reviewed the form, this should be forwarded to the Research Administrators in RIIS
([e-mail]) who will arrange for it to be considered by an independent member of the
School’s College of Reviewers .
University Research Ethics Committee (February 2018)
8. Information and Data
Please provide answers to the following questions regarding the handling and storage of information and
data:
a) How will research data be stored (manually or electronically)?
The research data will be stored electronically in mobile, laptop and usb storage.
b) How is protection given to the participants (e.g. by being made anonymous through coding and with
a participant identifier code being kept separately and securely)?
Protection is given to the participants through securing their information in effective and efficient way.
Also, all personal data will be stored and processed in compliance with the Data Protection Act (1998).
c) What assurance will be given to the participant about the confidentiality of this data and the
security of its storage?
The assurance which would be given to the participants about the confidentiality of this information as
well as the security of their storage that the research keep its records secure by utilization of pass word
protected files, encryption while sending data over internet as well as even traditional also.
d) Is assurance given to the participant that they cannot be identified from any publication or
dissemination of the results of the project?
NO, assurance given to the participant that they cannot be identified from any publication or
dissemination of the results of the project
e) Who will have access to this data, and for what purposes?
Only the researcher as well as the organization would able to access this information mainly for the
research purpose.
f) How will the data be stored, for how long, and how will it be discarded?
The data would be stored in emails, mobiles and USB. Moreover, it has been stored till the respective
research would not get accomplished in effective and efficient way.
Supporting Documentation
All key documents e.g. consent form, information sheet, questionnaire/interview schedule are
appended to this application.
Signature of Researcher: Date:
NB: If the research departs from the protocol which provides the basis for this proportionate review, then
further review will be required and the applicant and supervisor(s) should consider whether or not the
proportionate review remains appropriate. If it is no longer appropriate a full ethical review form MUST be
submitted for consideration by the School Ethics Coordinator .
PART B: TO BE COMPLETED BY SUPERVISOR/MODULE TUTOR (If student) OR Head of Department/

Next Step: Please forward this form to the Research Administrators in RIIS ([e-mail]) who
will arrange for it to be considered by an independent member of the School’s College of Ethical
Reviewers , having no direct connection with the researcher or his/her programme of study.
University Research Ethics Committee (February 2018)
Senior Researcher (if staff)
I consider that this project has no significant ethical implications requiring full ethical review
by the Faculty Research Ethics Committee.
I have checked and approved the key documents required for this proposal (e.g. consent
form, information sheet, questionnaire, interview schedule).
Signature of Supervisor/
Head of Department/
Senior Researcher:
Date:
PART C: TO BE COMPLETED BY A MEMBER OF THE SCHOOL’S COLLEGE OF ETHICAL REVIEWERS
This research proposal has been considered using agreed University Procedures and is now
approved.
Or
This research proposal has not been approved due to the reasons given below.
Recommendation (delete as appropriate): Approve/ Amendments required/ Reject
Name of Reviewer:
Date:
Signature:
Signed (School
Ethical Coordinator)
Date:

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INFORMATION SHEET FOR PARTICIPANTS
Title of study
INSERT TITLE HERE
Invitation
I would like to invite you to participate in this research project which forms part of my
INSERT DEGREE TITLE HERE Knowledge Exchange Project. Before you decide whether
you want to take part, it is important for you to understand why the research is being done
and what your participation will involve. Please take time to read the following information
carefully and discuss it with others if you wish. Ask me if there is anything that is not clear
or if you would like more information.
What is the purpose of the study?
This research will investigate…
The study aims to identify…
The study will focus on…
Why have I been invited to take part?
You have been invited to take part in this research project, to INSERT RESEARCH AIMS
HERE
See below for eligibility criteria for this study, if you do not fulfil the criteria, please inform
INSERT YOUR NAME HERE
 INSERT ELIGIBILITY HERE
What will happen if I take part?
INSERT RESEARCH METHOD HERE AND WHAT PARTICIPANTS WILL NEED TO DO
Once the data has been collected, all participant information will be coded and therefore
anonymous and unbiased when analysing.
Do I have to take part?
Participation is completely voluntary. You should only take part if you want to and
choosing not to take part will not disadvantage you in anyway. Once you have read the
information sheet, please contact us if you have any questions that will help you make a
decision about taking part. If you decide to take part we will ask you to sign a consent form
and you will be given a copy of this consent form to keep.
Data handling and confidentiality

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Your data will be processed in accordance with the data protection law and will comply
with the General Data Protection Regulation 2016 (GDPR).

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Data will be stored electronically on the Staffordshire university secure Office 365 Drive.
Data Protection Statement
The data controller for this project will be Staffordshire University. The University will
process your personal data for the purpose of the research outlined above. The legal basis
for processing your personal data for research purposes under the data protection law is a
‘task in the public interest’ You can provide your consent for the use of your personal data
in this study by completing the consent form that has been provided to you.
You have the right to access information held about you. Your right of access can be
exercised in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation. You also have other
rights including rights of correction, erasure, objection, and data portability. Questions,
comments and requests about your personal data can also be sent to the Staffordshire
University Data Protection Officer. If you wish to lodge a complaint with the Information
Commissioner’s Office, please visit www.ico.org.uk.
What if I change my mind about taking part?
You are free withdraw at any point of the study, without having to give a reason.
Withdrawing from the study will not affect you in any way. You are able to withdraw your
data from the study up until the point that stage 1 of data collection has been completed,
after which withdrawal of your data will no longer be possible due to the data would have
been processed/ anonymised in readiness to inform the practical training framework.
If you choose to withdraw from the study we will not retain any information that you have
provided us as a part of this study.
What will happen to the results of the study?
INSERT HOW YOUR RESEARCH WILL BENEFIT YOUR CHOSEN ORGANISATION
Who should I contact for further information?
If you have any questions or require more information about this study, please contact me
using the following contact details:
INSERT YOUR DETAILS HERE
What if I have further questions, or if something goes wrong?
If this study has harmed you in any way or if you wish to make a complaint about the
conduct of the study you can contact the study supervisor or the Chair of the Staffordshire
University Ethics Committee for further advice and information:
Thank you for reading this information sheet and for considering taking part in this
research.

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COMPLETE FOR SECONDARY RESEARCH
Disclaimer Form
The following declaration should be made in cases where the researcher and the supervisor (where applicable)
conclude that it is not necessary to apply for ethical approval for a specific research project.
PART A: TO BE COMPLETED BY RESEARCHER
Name of Researcher:
School
Student/Course Details (If Applicable)
Student ID Number:
Name of Supervisor(s)/Module Tutor:
PhD/MPhil project:
Taught Postgraduate
Project/Assignment: Award Title:
Module Title:Undergraduate
Project/Assignment:
Project Title:
Project Outline:
Give a brief description of
research procedure
(methods, tests etc.)
Expected Start Date: Expected End Date:
Declaration
I/We confirm that the University’s Ethical Review Policy has been consulted and that all ethical issues and
implications in relation to the above project have been considered. I/We confirm that ethical approval need not be
sought. I/We confirm that:
the study.
The research does not involve human or animal participants
The research does not present an indirect risk to non-participants (human or animal).
The research does not raise ethical issues due to the potential social or environmental implications of
The research does not re-use previously collected personal data which is sensitive in nature, or enables
the identification of individuals.

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Has a risk assessment been completed for this project? Yes
N/A
Signature of Researcher: Date:

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Signature(s) of Project Supervisor(s)
(If student) OR
Signature of Head of
Department/ Senior researcher (if
staff)
Date:
NB: If the research departs from the protocol which provides the basis for this disclaimer then ethical review may be required
and the applicant and supervisor (where applicable) should consider whether or not the disclaimer declaration remains
appropriate. If it is no longer appropriate an application for ethical review MUST be submitted.