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Low Risk Survey Consent Form for Research
You are being asked to take part in a research study. The purpose of the research study is << explain purpose of the research >>. Please read the following before agreeing to be in the study. If you agree to be in this study, it will take you approximately << time >> to complete this survey. Questions will be asked about << insert topic >>. There are no known risks, benefits or compensation.
NOTE: If there is compensation, revise previous sentence and explain.
Your responses will be strictly anonymous. The responses may be used in << research paper, etc. >>.
NOTE: If it is not anonymous, replace “anonymous” with “confidential” and explain how personal information will be kept confidential.
The decision to participate in this study is entirely up to you. You may refuse to take part in the study at any time without affecting your relationship with the investigators of this study or the University of Rhode Island (URI). Your decision will not result in any loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled. You have the right not to answer any single question, as well as to withdraw completely from the survey at any point during the process; additionally, you have the right to request that the researchers not use any of your responses.
You have the right to ask questions about this research study and to have those questions answered by me before, during or after the research. If you have questions about the study, at any time feel free to contact << Principal Investigator >> from the << Department/College at the University of Rhode Island (URI) >>, at << insert phone number >>.
Additionally, you may contact the URI Institutional Review Board (IRB) if you have questions regarding your rights as a research participant. Also contact the IRB if you have questions, complaints or concerns which you do not feel you can discuss with the investigator. The University of Rhode Island IRB may be reached by phone at (401) 874-4328 or by e-mail at researchintegrity@etal.uri.edu. You may also contact the URI Vice President for Research and Economic Development by phone at (401) 874-4576.
Consenting Language:
Use one of the following examples based on type of survey (online or paper; anonymous or confidential)
Example 1 (Anonymous online survey): If you would like to keep a copy of this document for your records, please print or save this page now. You may also contact the researcher to request a copy.
By clicking below to be taken to the survey, you indicate that you have read and understood the above and volunteer to participate in this study.
<< INSERT LINK or “Continue” button >>
Example 2 (Confidential online survey): If you would like to keep a copy of this document for your records, please print or save this page now. You may also contact the researcher to request a copy.
By writing your name below, you indicate that you have read and understood the above and volunteer to participate in this study.
<< INSERT LINK or “Continue” button >>
Example 3 (Anonymous paper survey): Keep a copy of this document for your records. You may also contact the researcher to request a copy.
By completing the survey, you indicate that you have read and understood the above and volunteer to participate in this study.
Example 4 (Confidential paper survey): By signing this consent form, I confirm I have read the information in this consent form and have had the opportunity to ask questions. I will be given a signed copy of this consent form. I voluntarily agree to take part in this study.
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Printed Name of Participant
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Signature of Participant Date
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Printed Name of Person Obtaining Consent
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Signature of Person Obtaining Consent Date
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Version: January 2017
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