Research Ethics Checklist

RESEARCH ETHICS CHECKLIST Form RE1
This checklist should be completed for every research project which involves human
participants. It is used to identify whether a full application for ethics approval needs to be
submitted.
Before completing this form, please refer to the University Code of Practice on Ethical
Standards for Research Involving Human Participants. The principal investigator and,
where the principal investigator is a student, the supervisor, is responsible for exercising
appropriate professional judgment in this review.
This checklist must be completed before potential participants are approached to take
part in any research.
Section I: Applicant Details
1. Name of Researcher (applicant):
2. Status (please click to select): Active
3. Email Address:
4a. Contact Address:
4b. Telephone Number:
Section II: Project Details
5. Project Title: Impact of training and development on
efficiency of employees. A case study on
Asda.
Section III: For Students Only:
6. Course title and module name and
number where appropriate
BSc (Hons) Business Management
BMP6001 Dissertation

School/Centre:
7. Supervisor’s or module leader’s
name:
8. Email address:
9. Telephone extension:
Declaration by Researcher (Please tick the appropriate boxes)
I have read the University’s Code of Practice
The topic merits further research
I have the skills to carry out the research
The participant information sheet, if needed, is appropriate
The procedures for recruitment and obtaining informed consent, if needed, are
appropriate
The research is exempt from further ethics review according to current University
guidelines
Where relevant, I have read the ethical guidelines of the regulatory body that is
relevant to my discipline and verify that the research adheres to these guidelines
Comments from Researcher, and/or from Supervisor if Researcher is Undergraduate
or Taught Postgraduate student:
This project meets the standard set by policy named “Code of Practice for Research
Students and Supervisors 2019-20”.
This project also confirms with “Research Ethics Framework”.