We would not accept this. Aside from not having enough specific information on the actual protocol, it does not address recruitment, informed consent, whether FRPA applies, etc. They must submit a full IRB application.
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Dana J. Lawrence, DC, MMedEd, MA
Senior Director of Faculty Development and Special Projects
Parker University
Dallas, TX
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-23-2024 07:33
From: Anonymous Member
Subject: Using a course syllabus as a protocol
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Greetings All,
We have a faculty researcher, who will be using semester-long coursework as their research data. In the Initial application, the PI gives a very brief summary of the course work and references reviewers to review the course syllabus for a full description of each course task. The PI doesn't explain how any of these tasks will answer the research questions. This will more than likely be exempt. But would other institutions accept a syllabus instead of a well-written full description of study procedures for IRB approval/Exempt determination?
I appreciate the feedback.