Stage 1 Research Ethics Application Form

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Stage 1 Research Ethics Application Form
Section 1: Details of the Researcher and their Research
N.B. If you are conducting research that involves ‘animals and significant habitats’, please
use the Stage 1 Research Ethics Application Form involving Animals and Habitats
(www.anglia.ac.uk/researchethics).
Applicants carrying out research with children or vulnerable adults may also need to carry
out an online Safeguarding course and submit the pass certificate with their ethics
application. Please refer to the Question Specific Advice for the Stage 1 Research Ethics
Application Form at the above weblink.
Researcher details
First name Dilara
Family name Eroglu
Department/Faculty Criminology/Humanities and Social Sciences/ALSS
Email address [e-mail]
Name of Institution where you
study or work (if not Anglia
Ruskin)
N/A
Are you:
Please tick
X Undergraduate (UG) Student
€ Postgraduate Taught (PGT) Student
€ Postgraduate Research (PGR)
Student
€ Member of ARU Staff
€ Member of ARU staff carrying out Masters/Doctorate
research
Students (including staff proposing research on a course/programme)
Your SID 1707025
Your course/programme title Criminology
Name of your First Supervisor
(for PGR) or Supervisor (for
UG and PGT)
N/A
Research details
Title of your research project
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N.B. For UG/PGT students,
this is not the title of your
research module
Critically evaluate the hate crime of the people of UK.
Name and institutional affiliation
of any research collaborators
Date of application
Brief Project Summary (up to
700 words) Please summarise
your research in non-specialist
language.
In the current era, it is typical for an individual to gain their
understanding of the hate crime for conducting suitable
behaviors with others. Moreover, a hate crime is known as the
bias crime as it is prejudice inspired that occurs at the time of
perpetrators victim target because of their membership within the
race and social group (Chakraborti, 2016). sMoreover, hate crime
refers to the acts of crime that are seen to have been inspired by
bias against the result. The incidents might consider certain
issues like bullying, verbal abuse, harassment, mate crime, and
hate mail, and graffiti. It is also that hate crime law is based on
bias inspired violence. It is also found that the hate crime laws
are different as compared to the hate speech. Hate crime laws
increase penalties for eliminating the hate crime from particular
areas. In the UK, the offender has been penalizing if the victim is
injured by the hate crime. It is evaluated that the organization
could deeply evaluate this problem and make a decision
accordingly.
In this study, the researcher will use a qualitative
research design method that facilitates the research
scholar to gain their understanding of the hate crime and
facilitates to reach a reliable conclusion (Chakraborti,
2016). Moreover, the investigator has also used the
deductive approach as it facilitates to make the research
hypothesis on behalf of the research matter, prove, and
reject them accordingly. This tool could also be effective
in meet the aim and objectives of the research matter in
the least time and cost. Apart from this, it is stated that
the descriptive method will also be practiced due to
getting depth content towards the hate crime and making
a reliable decision in favor of research matter. The data
collection method will lead to collect reliable
information in the context of research matter (Burks, et
al., 2018). It could consist of two methods like primary
and secondary data collection method. The selection of
data collection method could also be imperative for the
investigator to timely complete the research and meet the
aim and objectives of the research matter. Apart from
this, it is found that data collection could provide an
appropriate guide to the investigator to conduct this
study and make a favourable decision (Chakraborti,
2014). For conducting this study, the researcher will use
secondary data collection tool to comprehend theoretical
information in the context of the research matter. There
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are certain sources that are considered by investigators
like academic journal, books, articles, online and offline
sources, and websites (Perry, 2014). It could be
effective in getting reliable information about the
research matter. In this study, the qualitative data
analysis method will be practiced by the investigators as
it considers the consider data analysis method. It could
also be effective in collecting reliable information about
research matter. The content analysis method is effective
for getting reliable information in the context of a hate
crime. This method collected by different sources like
articles, journals, books, magazines, online and offline
sources. It will also lead to getting reliable information
in the context of current matter (Mason, 2014).
Research questions
The following question will be accomplished by the
researcher to reach the reliable conclusion:
 What do you understand by the meaning and
conce)pt of hate crime
 Which factors could affect the hate crime
 Which strategies are used for improving hate
crime
The sampling method is effective for collecting a
suitable sample size in the context of the current matter
(Hanes, and Machin, 2014). It could lead to make a
reliable decision in the context of current matter
(Chakraborti and Garland, 2015).There are two kinds of
methods that are used by the researcher to collect the
information about the research concern like prodigality
sampling and non-probability sampling method. In this
study, the probability sampling method could lead to
randomly select the research candidates for proceeding
in this task (Chakraborti, 2015). The probability
sampling method could also facilitate to make a
favourable decision in the context of current matter. This
study will be conducted on the victims who have
suffered from the hate crime issues in the UK. It could
lead to collect the feasible information in the context of
the current matter (Corcoran, Laderand Smith, 2016).
Please explain the potential value
of your research to society and/or
the economy and its potential to
improve knowledge and
understanding.
This research is effective for the readers to gain their
understanding of the hate crime as it facilitates to get depth
information about the research matter. The researcher will also
be capable of comprehending the meaning and concept of hate
crime. It could also be effective in getting reliable information
about the research issue. Moreover, the researcher will also be
capable to comprehend the factors that could affect the hate
crime. In addition, it is also found that this study will lead to
comprehend the strategies reacted to the hate crime for making a
favourable decision. Moreover, the research scholar will also be
capable to comprehend different kinds of research methods that
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could be effective in conducting the research in a systematic
manner. In addition, it is evaluated that the hate crime is a major
concern in the current era and depth understanding about this
topic could aware to me for conducting the research in a suitable
manner. Through this study, the investigator will improve their
professional as well as personal life that could be effective for
making a positive image of the investigator in the working place.
It will also assist to make their career in the hate crime
department. Moreover, the investigator will be capable to know
different method as it could be associated with respect to the
current matter, which will lead to performing the study in an
effective way.
Section 2: Research Ethics Checklist (Refer to Section 3 for an explanation of the colour coding.)
N.B. If you are conducting research that involves ‘animals and significant habitats’, please use
the Stage 1 Research Ethics Application Form involving Animals and Habitats
(www.anglia.ac.uk/researchethics).
You must provide a response to ALL questions. Please refer to the Question Specific Advice
for completing the Stage 1 Research Ethics Application Form for guidance.
Will your r esearch (delete as appropriate):
1 Involve human participants? YE
S
NO
2 Create a risk that individuals and/or organisations could be identified
in the outputs?
YE
S
NO
3 Involve participants whose responses could be influenced by your
relationship with them or by any perceived, or real, conflicts of
interest?
YE
S
NO
4 Involve the co-operation of a ‘gatekeeper’ to gain access to participants? YE
S
NO
5 Offer financial or other forms of incentives to participants? YE
S
NO
6 Involve the possibility that any incidental health issues relating to
participants be
identified?
YE
S
NO
7 Involve the discussion of topics that participants may find distressing? YE
S
NO
8 Take place outside of the country where you work and/or are enrolled to
study?
YES NO
9 Cause a negative impact on the environment (over and above that of
normal daily activity)?
YES NO
1 Involve gathering or preparing non-living biological samples not held
already in a university, museum or other collection?
YES NO
1 Involve genetic modification of human tissue, or use of genetically
modified organisms classified as Class One activities?1.
YES NO
1 Email [e-mail] for further information.
2 As above.
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1 Involve genetic modification of human tissue, or use of genetically
modified organisms above Class One activities?2.
YES NO
1 Collect, use or store any human tissue or DNA (including but not
limited to, serum, plasma, organs, saliva, urine, hairs and nails)?3
YES NO
14 Involve medical research with humans, including clinical trials or
medical devices?
YES NO
15 Involve the administration of drugs, placebos or other substances (e.g.
food, vitamins) to humans?
YES NO
16 Cause (or have the potential to cause) pain, physical or psychological
harm or negative consequences to humans?
YES NO
17 Involve the collection of data without the consent of participants, or
other forms of deception?
YES NO
18 Involve interventions with people aged 16 years of age and under? YES NO
19 Relate to military sites, personnel, equipment, or the defence industry? YES NO
20 Risk damage/disturbance to culturally, spiritually or historically
significant artefacts/places, or human remains?
YES NO
2 Contain research methodologies you, or members of your team, require
training to carry out?
YES NO
2 Involve access to, or use (including internet use) of, material covered
by the Counter Terrorism and Security Act (2015), or the Terrorism
Act (2006), or which could be classified as security sensitive?4
YES NO
2 Involve you or participants in a) activities which may be illegal and/or
b) the observation, handling or storage (including export) of
information or material which may be regarded as illegal?
YES NO
2 Require ethical approval from any recognised external agencies? e.g.
NHS, Social Care, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Defence. Please
refer to the Question Specific Advice for the Stage 1 Research Ethics
Application Form and Code of Practice for Applying for Ethical
Approval for further information.
YES NO
2 Involve individuals aged 16 years of age and over who lack ‘capacity
to consent’ and therefore fall under the Mental Capacity Act (2005)?
YES NO
2 Pose any ethical issue not covered elsewhere in this checklist
(excluding issues relating to animals and significant habitats which are
dealt with in a separate form)?
YES NO
Please note that the Faculty Research Ethics Panel (FREP) will refer to the Office of the Secretary
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3 For any research involving human material you must contact Matt Bristow ([e-mail] ) for further guidance on how to
proceed
4 The Counter Terrorism and Security Act (2015) and Terrorism Act (2006) outlaws web posting of material that encourages or endorses
terrorist acts, even terrorist acts that have occurred in the past. Sections of the Terrorism Act also create a risk of prosecution for those
who transmit material of this nature, including transmitting the material electronically. The storage of such material on a computer can, if
discovered, prompt a police investigation. Visits to websites related to terrorism and the downloading of material issued by terrorist
groups (even from open-access sites) may be subject to monitoring by the police. Storage of this material for research purposes may
also be subject to monitoring by the police. Therefore, research relating to terrorism, or any other research that could be classified as
security-sensitive (for example, Ministry of Defence-commissioned work on military equipment, IT encryption design for public bodies or
businesses) needs special treatment. If you have any doubts about whether your research could be classified as security-sensitive,
please speak to your FREP Chair.
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and Clerk any application where, in the view of the Chair, the proposed research poses a risk of a
legal or security related nature to Anglia Ruskin University. The Chair will seek guidance from the
Secretary and Clerk before the FREP decides if the proposed research can be granted ethical
approval and/or the nature of any special arrangements which need to be put in place.
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Section 3: Approval process
All student applications must be sent to your Supervisor for checking.
Your Supervisor must then forward the application to the DREP/FREP (as appropriate)
FREP = Faculty Research Ethics Panel
DREP = Departmental Research Ethics Panel
NO answered to all questions
Risk category Green
Complete Section 5 of this form
and then send it to your
DREP (or FREP for the
Faculty of Medical
Science only).
You do not require
ethical approval from a
committee.
You can start your research
immediately.
YES to any of Questions 1-11 and/or 26 but NO
to all other questions
Risk category Yellow
Complete Section 4 and 5 of this form and
submit it, and the Participant
Information Sheet (PIS) and
Participant Consent Form (PCF), to
your DREP (or FREP for Faculty
of Medical Science only). Your
faculty may require further
documents.
You need to wait for ethical
approval before you start your
research.
YES to any of Questions 12-23
Risk Category Red
Complete Section 5 of this form and complete
the Stage 2 Approval form. Submit
both, and any other documents
required, to your FREP.
If you answered YES to Question 22 you
must also complete and submit
for consideration by the
committee the Stage 3 Approval
form.
You need to wait for ethical
approval before you start your
research.
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YES to either or both of Questions 24-25
Risk Category Purple
You need external approval(s) which, if
granted, may be regarded as
equivalent to approval from an
Anglia Ruskin ethics
committee.
Refer to the Question Specific Advice for
the Stage 1 Research Ethics
Application Form and Code of
Practice for Applying for
Ethical Approval for further
information
You need to wait for ethical and/or
governance approval before
you start your research.
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Section 4: Project details
Management of Ethical Risk
For each of Questions 1-11 and Question 26, where you have responded ‘Yes’, please explain
for the committee how you justify and will manage the ethical risk created. Your research is
in the Yellow risk category.
N/A
Section 5: Confirmation/Declaration statements
Confirmation Statements (delete as appropriate)
1 I have completed the relevant training in research ethics.5 Yes
No
Not
applicable
2 I have consulted the Research Ethics Policy and the relevant sections of the Code
of Practice for Applying for Ethical Approval, available at
www.anglia.ac.uk/researchethics.
Yes
No
3 I have completed a Risk Assessment (Health and Safety).6 Yes
No
Not
applicable
4 My research complies with the UK Data Protection Act (1998) and/or the data
protection laws of the country where the research is being conducted.7
Yes
No
Not
applicabl
e
5 For research funded externally where the funding was acquired via Anglia Yes
5 Where required, UG or PGT students must submit confirmation with this form that they have passed the on-line ethics
training. Some courses have exemption from this requirement. Please check with your supervisor.
6 For research conducted at ARU including Ixion, University Centre Peterborough and College of West Anglia, go to
http://web.anglia.ac.uk/anet/staff/sec_clerk/gen_info.phtml for the relevant guidance. Students at other
institutions must follow local processes.
7 For guidance go to web.anglia.ac.uk/anet/staff/sec_clerk/dpa.phtml
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Ruskin, I have completed a Project Risk Assessment.8
No
Not
applicable
6 I have attached my confirmation of passing a Safeguarding course. Yes
No
Not
applicable
7 If my research project involves a contract between Anglia Ruskin
University and an external party, I have had the contract approved by the
Secretary and Clerk’s Office9
Yes
No
Not
applicable
Confirmation of Data Storage Compliance
By sending this form you confirm that:
● Physical documents containing personal or confidential information will be stored securely and
only accessible to the research team and other authorised individuals.
● You will not store protected information [as defined by the Data Protection Act 1998] in
personal cloud services, such as Dropbox, Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive as their
quality or security cannot be guaranteed.
● Any portable media, such as USB storage devices, removable hard drives, CDs or DVDs,
that are used to hold personal, confidential or sensitive data will be securely stored on-
premises and appropriately encrypted when used off-premises.
● Access to our remote desktop facilities will always be via an approved connection.
The preferred storage solution for electronic files is on a University server accessed from a password
protected computer.
Please consult our IT Acceptable Use Policy for further information and guidance:
http://web.anglia.ac.uk/it/policy/
Applicant Declaration
By sending this form from my Anglia Ruskin e-mail account, I confirm that I will undertake the
research as detailed here. I understand that I must abide by the terms of my ethical approval and that I
8 For details go to web.anglia.ac.uk/anet/rdcs/compliance/faqs.phtml
9 For details go to http://web.anglia.ac.uk/anet/staff/sec_clerk/
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may not amend the research without further ethical approval. I also confirm that the research will
comply with all Anglia Ruskin ethical guidance, all relevant legislation and any relevant professional or
funding body ethical guidance.
Supervisor/First Supervisor Declaration
By sending this form from my Anglia e-mail account, I confirm the statements in the Applicant
Declaration and that I will supervise the research as detailed in the application.
Thank you for completing the Stage 1 Research Ethics Application Form.
Please submit it as follows:
Staff Researchers: Send form directly to the relevant committee.
Student Researchers: Send form to Supervisor/First Supervisor.
Supervisor/First Supervisor: Check application and forward to the relevant committee.
For FREP/DREP details please visit the Ethics website:
http://web.anglia.ac.uk/anet/rido/ethics/about/frep.phtml. On this page you will also find links to
each Faculty’s website where more information on DREPS can be found.
Date 14 October 2016
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