How to Smoothly and Successfully Complete the Process for IRB ...
How to Smoothly and Successfully Complete the Process for IRB ...
How to Smoothly and Successfully Complete the Process for IRB ...
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<strong>IRB</strong> Presentation<br />
Applications that are Well-Written<br />
• Overall pro<strong>to</strong>col quality<br />
– NOTE--<strong>IRB</strong> does NOT comment on <strong>the</strong> science (<strong>the</strong>ory, design, etc)<br />
[unless it affects human subjects!]; this is not a grant review<br />
• Address level of risk - demonstrate underst<strong>and</strong>ing of <strong>the</strong><br />
balance between risks <strong>and</strong> benefits <strong>to</strong> subjects (not <strong>to</strong><br />
science more generally)<br />
• Include categories <strong>for</strong> exempt or expedited<br />
• Consent <strong>for</strong>m is in layperson language (readability programs)<br />
• <strong>Complete</strong> (ie: title, check Appx. A & B, signatures)<br />
• Label everything (especially appendices & different consents)<br />
• If Amendment, make <strong>the</strong> changes clear (highlight, track<br />
changes, good cover letter etc).<br />
Dept. of Communication<br />
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