Research - Human Subjects
These examples are intended to assist protocol writers who are conducting SoTL research, specifically. In the United States policies governing research involving human subjects come from the Federal government. These policies are also interpreted locally and may change over time depending on context, history, and people involved with the approval process. Thus, users of these pages and sample materials should keep in mind that current and local IRB members may have made or want changes or additions to protocols that you submit that are different from the resources and samples provided here. These sample materials, then, should be used as a starting point and be adapted and/or expanded as appropriate.
Important IRB Materials
Sample Protocols
- Sample Appendix B research with children
- Sample Appendix I video/audio recording with minors
- Sample Appendix I video/audio recording with focus groups
- Sample Informed Consent for survey (1)
- Sample Informed Consent for survey (2)
- Sample invitation email/informed consent with focus groups (being recorded)
- Sample invitation email/informed consent with focus groups
- Sample invitation for own class, mixed methods
- Sample Protocol for survey (1)
- Sample Protocol for survey (2)
- Sample Protocol involving minors
- Sample Protocol, mixed methods and recording (1)
- Sample Protocol, mixed methods and recording (2)
- Sample Protocol observation, interview, document analysis
- Sample Protocol, focus groups
Frequently Asked Questions and Tips
- Tips for Content Areas of SoTL IRB Protocols
- SoTL Research & Institutional Review Board (IRB) Considerations: Frequently Asked Questions
- Human Subjects Regulations Decision Charts
Sample Surveys for SoTL Research
Sample Pre-Post Assessments
- Sample written reflection (pre and post)
- Sample questionnaire for a capstone course (pre)
- Sample questionnaire for a capstone course (post)
Sample Qualitative Questions for SoTL Research
- Sample reflective essay questions
- Sample discussion prompts, focus groups
- Sample questions, focus groups