Psychology students need the ability to create informed consent and debriefing forms that adequately state the purpose of studies to the participants in an ethical manner. In your capstone class (your last class), it is an expectation that you have a created a consent and debriefing form for your research proposal. It could be beneficial if you create this assignment around the topic you would like to research.
Before you begin the assignment, view the APA website and read the ethics listings.
Using the Library, research consent and debriefing forms. Locate two to four scholarly resources to support your form.
Create an informed consent form and a debriefing form that explains the nature and true purpose of the study (students may adapt the examples from the textbook, see pages 65-66). Be sure to cite your sources at the conclusion of the document.. PSY-550 Research Methods
Topic 3 Consent Debriefing Form
Scoring Guide
Grading category Points Comments
Consent contains information pertaining to the study as a whole. /10
Potential risks and benefits of the experiment are clearly outlined for the participant. /10
Procedures to be followed are fully explained with an opportunity for participants to ask any questions. /10
Assurance is given that all data will remain private and confidential. /10
Consent form is written in a clear and concise manner in understandable language at the appropriate reading level for the participants. /5
Solid academic writing is evident /5
Total /50
Informed Consent And Debriefing
Dear participant,
We invite you to participate in our study titled [insert title]. This research aims to [insert purpose and objectives]. This study is conducted by [insert researcher’s name] from [insert university/organization name].
Your participation is voluntary, and you may choose to withdraw from the study at any time without any penalty. Your decision to participate or not will not affect your current or future relationship with the researcher or the organization.
Procedures
If you agree to participate, you will be asked to [insert procedures in detail, including time commitment, tasks involved, and any potential risks and benefits]. You will also be asked to provide [insert type of data required, such as surveys, questionnaires, interviews, etc.], which will be kept confidential.
Confidentiality
All information collected during this study will be kept confidential and anonymous. Your name or any other personal information that may identify you will not be included in any publication or presentation of this study. The data collected will only be used for research purposes.
Debriefing
Upon completion of the study, you will be given a debriefing statement that will include a summary of the study’s purpose, procedures, and any expected results. You may also ask any questions or clarify any concerns at this time.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about the study, you may contact [insert researcher’s name and contact information]. If you have any questions or concerns about your rights as a participant, you may contact [insert university/organization’s name and contact information for the institutional review board].
By signing below, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this consent form and agree to participate in this study voluntarily.
Participant’s Signature Date
Sources:
[Insert sources used to create the consent form, including APA guidelines and academic literature on informed consent.]
Debriefing Statement
Dear Participant,
Thank you for participating in our study titled [insert title]. The purpose of this research was to [insert purpose and objectives].
Procedures
During the study, you were asked to [insert procedures in detail, including time commitment, tasks involved, and any potential risks and benefits]. The data collected from you will be used for research purposes only and will remain confidential.
Results
The results of this study will be used to [insert potential implications and applications of the study results]. The findings may be published or presented at academic conferences or professional journals, but your identity will not be revealed.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about the study or your participation, you may contact [insert researcher’s name and contact information]. If you have any questions or concerns about your rights as a participant, you may contact [insert university/organization’s name and contact information for the institutional review board].
Thank you again for your participation in this study.
Sources:
[Insert sources used to create the debriefing form, including APA guidelines and academic literature on debriefing.]
