It is imperative for psychology students to learn how 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 it is an expectation that you have a created a consent and debriefing form for your research proposal. It will be beneficial if you create this assignment around the topic you would like to research.
Create an informed consent form and a debriefing form that explains the nature and true purpose of the study. For various informed consent templates view the textbook page 39 and the CIRT website listed in topic Resources. Be sure to cite your sources at the conclusion of the document.
https://cirt.gcu.edu/gcu_irb_documents/6_informed_consent__participant_recruiting_templates/informed_consent_templates
Locate two to four scholarly articles to support your content.
APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Consent and Debriefing – Rubric
Consent form and debriefing form contain information pertaining to the entire study.
3.75 points
Criteria Description
Consent form and debriefing form contain information pertaining to the entire study.
5. Excellent
3.75 points
The consent form and debriefing form are thoughtful, professional, and solidly provide pertinent information in relation to the entire study.
4. Good
3.19 points
The consent form and debriefing form are clear and concise. Information adequately pertains to the entire study.
3. Satisfactory
2.81 points
The consent form and debriefing form are present but may have a few inconsistencies. Information pertains to the entire study in a general way.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
2.44 points
The consent form and debriefing form are completed, but flaws are obvious. Information does not pertain to the entire study.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The consent form and debriefing form are incoherent and do not pertain to the entire study.
Potential risks and benefits of the experiment are clearly outlined for the participant.
3.75 points
Criteria Description
Potential risks and benefits of the experiment are clearly outlined for the participant.
5. Excellent
3.75 points
Potential risks and benefits of the experiment are thoroughly outlined for the participant in a professional manner.
4. Good
3.19 points
Potential risks and benefits of the experiment are clearly outlined for the participant in a concise manner.
3. Satisfactory
2.81 points
Potential risks and benefits of the experiment are outlined adequately for the participant.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
2.44 points
Risks and benefits of the experiment are mentioned.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Risks and benefits of the experiment are not addressed.
Explanation of Procedures
3.75 points
Criteria Description
Procedures to be followed are fully explained with an opportunity for participants to ask any questions.
5. Excellent
3.75 points
Procedures to be followed are thoroughly explained with an opportunity for participants to ask any questions.
4. Good
3.19 points
Procedures to be followed are fully explained with a clear opportunity for participants to ask any questions.
3. Satisfactory
2.81 points
Procedures to be followed are explained with an opportunity for participants to ask any questions.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
2.44 points
Explanation of procedures to be followed are explained in a vague and general manner. Opportunity for participants to ask questions is minimal.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Explanation of procedures to be followed are not explained. No opportunity for participants to ask questions.
Assurance is given that all data will remain private and confidential.
3.75 points
Criteria Description
Assurance is given that all data will remain private and confidential.
5. Excellent
3.75 points
Assurance is thoroughly given that all data will remain private and confidential.
4. Good
3.19 points
Assure is clearly given that all data will remain private and confidential.
3. Satisfactory
2.81 points
Assurance is given that all data will remain private and confidential.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
2.44 points
Assurance of privacy and confidentiality is given a vague manner.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Assurance of privacy is not given.
Consent and Debriefing Forms
3.75 points
Criteria Description
Consent form and debriefing form are written in a clear and concise manner in understandable language at the appropriate reading level for the participants.
5. Excellent
3.75 points
Consent form and debriefing form are written in a professional and succinct manner in understandable language at the appropriate reading level for the participants.
4. Good
3.19 points
Consent form and debriefing form are written in a clear and concise manner in understandable language at the appropriate reading level for the participants.
3. Satisfactory
2.81 points
Consent form and debriefing form are written in a basic manner in understandable language at the appropriate reading level for most participants.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
2.44 points
Consent form and/or debriefing form are written in a vague and misleading manner with language either too high or too low for most participants.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The audience was not taken into consideration when writing the consent form and debriefing form.
Research
3.75 points
Criteria Description
Research is supportive of the rationale presented and two to four distinctive resources used. Addresses all issues stated in the assignment criteria.
5. Excellent
3.75 points
Research is supportive of the rationale presented. The four sources are distinctive. Addresses all issues stated in the assignment criteria.
4. Good
3.19 points
Research is timely and relevant and addresses all issues stated in the assignment criteria. Three to four applicable sources are used.
3. Satisfactory
2.81 points
Research is adequate. Sources are standard in relevance, quality of outside sources, and/or timeliness. Two to three general sources are used.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
2.44 points
One to two outside sources were used to support the assignment. Limited research is apparent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
No outside sources were used to support the assignment.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, and language use)
1.25 points
Criteria Description
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, and language use)
5. Excellent
1.25 points
The writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
4. Good
1.06 points
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.
3. Satisfactory
0.94 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
0.81 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is employed.
Documentation of Sources
1.25 points
Criteria Description
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)
5. Excellent
1.25 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
4. Good
1.06 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
3. Satisfactory
0.94 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
0.81 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Sources are not documented.
