The template overleaf should be used when compiling a consent form to be used in your
study. Please follow the layout of the template and use the instructions contained within
to inform your consent form. Please edit the form to reflect your own study and remove
the instruction that we have provided.
Use a plain, evenly spaced sans serif font such as Arial and Comic Sans.
Alternatives include Verdana, Tahoma, Century Gothic, and Trebuchet.
Font size should be 12-14 point. Some dyslexic readers may request a larger
font.
For some studies a fuller, itemised or hierarchical consent form may be needed to cover
important elements of the study, especially if some elements are optional for the
participant. These may include:
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STUDY CONSENT FORM
1. I confirm that I have read and understand the information sheet dated
[DATE] (version [VERSION NUMBER]) for the above study. I have had the
opportunity to consider the information, ask questions and have had these
answered satisfactorily
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Guidelines for Participant Debriefing
Note: researchers are advised, for their own personal safety, not to use personal
postal addresses, telephone numbers, or e-mail addresses
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Debriefing Form
This study will look at different cost estimate models and how they affect project
development and the quality of a project once it starts.
Again, we thank you for your participation in this study. If you know of any friends
or acquaintances that are eligible to participate in this study, we request that you
not discuss it with them until after they have had the opportunity to participate.
If you have any questions regarding this study, please feel free to ask the
researcher at this time.