DOCUMENT TEMPLATES
- Consent Samples
- Recruitment Script Samples
- Data Collection and Research Methods
- Confidentiality and Data Security Samples
- Research Involving Canadian First Nations, Inuit and Metis Peoples
- Managing Risks
- MacREM How-To Guides for Applicants
- MacREM How-To Guides for MREB Reviewers/Chairs
Consent Samples
| Document Name | Description | Updated | |
| Assent Sample with McMaster Logo | Assent sample document | March 1, 2018 | |
| Letter of Information Template | Letter of Information/Consent template | March 1, 2018 | |
| Oral Script Sample | Oral consent script sample | March 1, 2018 | |
| Consent Log Sample | Oral consent log or record | March 1, 2018 | |
| Consent Preamble & Post Study Actions for Online Studies | Sample preamble and post study actions for online studies | March 1, 2018 | |
| Consent Plain English Guide | A guide to converting documents into plain language | Aug. 2, 2018 | |
Recruitment Script Samples
| Document Name | Description | Updated | |
| Brochure Sample | Brochure recruiting sample from ethnographic research | March 1, 2018 | |
| Email Script Sent by Holder of Participant Contact | Email template when a gatekeeper has the contact info | March 1, 2018 | |
| Email Script Sent Direct to Participants | Email template to send directly to participants | March 1, 2018 | |
| Sample Poster | Poster sample with tear away tabs | March 1, 2018 | |
| Social Media Post Template | Template for a social media recruitment post | Oct. 15, 2020 | |
| Sona Ad Template | Sona ad template | Nov, 27, 2019 | |
| Research Involving School Boards | June 1, 2021 | ||
Data Collection and Research Methods
| Document Name | Description | Updated | |
| Ethnographic Research Methodology Wording for the Application | Ethnographic research methodology sample wording for applications | March 1, 2018 | |
| MREB Guide to Online Studies | A guide for researchers conducting online surveys or experiments/tasks | Oct. 8, 2020 | |
| Focus Group Interview Guide Sample | Focus group and interview guide | March 1, 2018 | |
| Interview Guide in Plain Language | Interview guide in plain language for participants | March 1, 2018 | |
Confidentiality and Data Security Samples
| Document Name | Description | Updated | |
| Recommended Practices for Recording Online Interviews / Focus Groups | Recommended practices for recording online | June 18, 2021 | |
| Protecting Confidentiality for Phone and Online Interviews/Focus Groups | Email template when a gatekeeper has the contact info | March 1, 2018 | |
| Data Sharing Agreement Template | A simple data sharing agreement template that can be used when sharing data outside of McMaster or when an outside organization is sharing data with McMaster researchers | Oct. 8, 2020 | |
| Oath of Confidentiality Sample | Translators, transcribers, etc., confidentiality oath | March 1, 2018 | |
| MREB Data Storage and Security Tools | MREB data storage and security tools | June 19, 2018 | |
Research Involving Canadian First Nations, Inuit and Metis Peoples
| Document Name | Description | Updated | |
| Indigenous Research Agreement – Sample | Agreement template for research involving Indigenous peoples | July 31, 2018 | |
Managing Risks
| Document Name | Description | Updated | |
| Counseling Services Info Sheet Sample | Counseling services sample – to be modified for your participants | March 1, 2018 | |
| Social Risk – Using Video-Conferencing Platforms for Collecting Data from Human Participants | Using video-conferencing (human participants) | June 18, 2021 | |
MacREM How-To Guides for Applicants
| Document Name | Description | Updated | |
| MacREM Applicant Features User Guide | MacREM Application features user guide | March 1, 2018 | |
| MacREM Application with External REB Clearance | How to Create an Application with External REB Clearance in MacREM | June 1, 2021 | |
| MacREM Create an Amendment Sub-form | A MacREM guide to creating an Amendment sub-form | March 1, 2018 | |
| MacREM Create Annual Report Sub-form | A quick guide to creating an annual report on MacREM | March 1, 2018 | |
| MacREM Create Conditional Release of Funds | Conditional Release application | March 1, 2018 | |
| MacREM Create For Information Only sub-form | Guide to create a FIO sub-form | Oct. 15, 2020 | |
| MacREM Create New Project | MacREM Quick Guide Create New Project | Nov. 27, 2019 | |
| MacREM Create Sub-Form | MacREM Quick Guide Create Sub-Form | June 4, 2018 | |
| MacREM Delete Form | MacREM Quick Guide Delete Form | June 4, 2018 | |
| MacREM Find Clearance Letter | MacREM Quick Guide Find Clearance Letter | June 4, 2018 | |
| MacREM Getting Started User Guide for Applicant | MacREM Getting Started user guide for applicants | May 10, 2018 | |
| MacREM Intro – General Features – For Applicants | information session PDF general intro | Nov. 10, 2018 | |
| MacREM Respond to Chair Comments | June 18, 2021 | ||
| MacREM Sharing with Study Team | MacREM Quick Guide sharing the application with the study team | June 4, 2018 | |
| MacREM Sign Application | MacREM Quick Guide Sign Application | June 4, 2018 | |
| MacREM Submitting an Application | MacREM guide to the auto-submit process | Nov. 20, 2018 | |
| MacREM Transfer Ownership and Duplicate Sub-Forms | MacREM QuickGuide – Transfer and Duplicate Sub-forms | June 26, 2019 | |
| MacREM Update Form | MacREM QuickGuide – Update Form | Jan. 28, 2020 | |
MacREM How-To Guides for MREB Reviewers/Chairs
| Document Name | Description | Updated | |
| MacREM Applicant Features User Guide | MacREM Application features user guide | June 4, 2018 | |
| MacREM Application with External REB Clearance | How to Create an Application with External REB Clearance in MacREM | April 17, 2020 | |
| MacREM Create an Amendment Sub-form | A MacREM guide to creating an Amendment sub-form | April 26, 2019 | |
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