Secondary Data Collection for Dissertations and Research Projects

Secondary Data collection Only
For all Undergraduate/Postgraduate Dissertations and
Research Projects
Please complete all the following sections:
- Section A: Ethics form and proposed research
- Section B: Data management and storage form

Section A:
Please answer the following question:
Do you intend to collect secondary data ONLY for your research?
☐ Yes ☐No
Title of project:
Name of Student (Given name, Surname):
Email:@
Name of supervisor:

PROJECT DESCRIPTON
Please answer the following questions:
1. Do you intend to involve human participants in the conduct of your research?
Yes☐ No☐
2. Does your research involve vulnerable adults or under-18s?
Yes☐ No☐
3. Could your research potentially expose you, anyone assisting you, or participants
to emotional harm?
Yes☐ No☐
4. Will your research involve travelling to geo-politically unstable regions/countries
(e.g. areas affected by war, civil unrest, natural disasters, or listed as unadvisable
to travel by the UK government?
Yes☐ No☐
5. Will your research involve access to security-sensitive material? If yes, you
must include a data management statement.
Yes☐ No☐
There is an obligation on the researcher to bring to the attention of the School Ethics
Panel any issues with ethical implications not clearly covered by the above checklist.
PLEASE TICK EITHER BOX A OR BOX B BELOW AND PROVIDE THE DETAILS
(if box B is ticked)IN SUPPORT OF YOUR APPLICATION.
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Please tick
A. I consider that this project has no significant ethical implications to be brought before
the School Ethics Panel.
B. I consider that this project may have ethical implications that should be brought
before the School Ethics Panel, and/or it will be carried out with children or other
vulnerable populations.
I have discussed with my supervisor on any potential ethical issues relevant to my
researchproject as part of my preparation for this module.
Signed ___________________________ Print Name ______________________
Date _______________
(Student)
Signed ___________________________ Print Name ______________________
Date _______________
(Supervisor)