In this lab you will complete an IRB application for approval of your research and create an informed consent form if appropriate for your proposal. Although the forms appear to be complex, they are actually relatively straightforward IF you read the instructions carefully. In fact, there are some entire pages on the application that you will be able to skip. If your proposal does not involve human subjects, you should still fill out the form (requesting an exemption) and write the project description.
When you have completed the lab, you will hand in a copy of your responses to the IRB questions and you will retain a copy for inclusion in your proposal. You should also attach to your proposal a copy of the research ethics training certificate that you received when completing the online training. If for some reason you did not do so, have lost your certificate or can't remember your password you will need to redo the training. Click here to enter the training module.
The IRB forms are available here along with a sample protocol and consent form along with a consent form template. That is where you will also find the consent form check list.
One crucial issue for the review process is which type of review you will request (exempt, expedited and full). You would prefer to have an exempt review if possible, but if you are studying minors or other vulnerable populations or if subjects could become upset by your questions, you will need to do one of the other forms. Make sure you read the descriptions of types of research which may receive and exempt or expedited review.