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Participant Information Sheet (Sample Template)

The document is a template for a Participation Information Sheet intended for use in an Ethics Approval Application at Ravensbourne University London. It outlines the purpose, objectives, and requirements of a research study, emphasizing voluntary participation, confidentiality, and potential risks and benefits. Researchers are instructed to customize the template with specific details about their study and provide contact information for further inquiries.

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Participant Information Sheet (Sample Template)

The document is a template for a Participation Information Sheet intended for use in an Ethics Approval Application at Ravensbourne University London. It outlines the purpose, objectives, and requirements of a research study, emphasizing voluntary participation, confidentiality, and potential risks and benefits. Researchers are instructed to customize the template with specific details about their study and provide contact information for further inquiries.

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The following template is an example of a Participation

Information Sheet. Please amend the below template according to


your own requirements, and attach to your Ethics Approval
Application.

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION SHEET


This document provides detailed information about the following research study to
help you make an informed decision about participating before signing a separate
Consent Form.

Institution: Ravensbourne University London


Department: Business and Computing
Name of Degree: Master of Business Administration
Title of Project: ____________________________________________________________

1. Invitation to Participate
You are being invited to participate in a research study. Before you make a decision, it is
important that you understand the purpose of the research and what your involvement
entails. Please carefully read the information below, and do not hesitate to ask any questions
you may have. Take the time you need to consider whether or not to participate.

2. Researcher and Project Details


Researcher Name: [Your Name]
Programme: MBA Student, Ravensbourne University London
Department: Business and Computing

This study is being conducted as part of my MBA program. The research will focus on [Insert
Research Topic]. Ravensbourne University London’s Department of Business and
Computing has endorsed this project.

3. Purpose of the Study


The purpose of this study is to [Insert Purpose of Study]. This research aims to [Outline
broader goals and potential impact of the study].

4. Research Objectives
The study will specifically aim to address the following objectives:

[Objective 1]
[Objective 2]
[Objective 3]

5. Voluntary Participation
Your participation in this study is entirely voluntary. I will explain the details of the study and
provide this information sheet for your review. Should you decide to participate, you will be
asked to sign a consent form to confirm your agreement. You are free to withdraw from the
study at any time without providing a reason, and doing so will not affect any services or
treatment you may be receiving.

6. Study Requirements
As a participant in this research, you will be asked to [Provide a clear description of what
participants will do]. This may involve:

Attending a 30-minute interview (conducted either in-person or online).


Completing a survey or questionnaire related to [Insert Topic].

7. Rationale for Your Participation


You have been selected to participate in this study because [Explain selection criteria]. For
example: You have a minimum of two years of experience as a frontline manager in the
hospitality industry, which qualifies you to provide insights relevant to this research.

8. Potential Risks and Benefits


The risks associated with this study are minimal. You will not be exposed to any physical,
psychological, or legal harm. All interview questions have been carefully structured to
respect your privacy, and you will not be pressured to respond to any questions that make
you uncomfortable.

In terms of benefits, while there are no direct benefits to you for participating, your
contributions may provide valuable insights into [Insert research area], which could have
broader implications for future studies or practice in this field.

9. Confidentiality and Data Protection


All information collected during the course of the research will remain strictly confidential.
Your data will be anonymised, and any identifying information will be removed unless you
provide express permission for its inclusion. Data will be securely stored in password-
protected electronic files and will be destroyed upon successful completion of my MBA
degree.

10. Next Steps


If you are willing to participate in this study, you will be provided with a separate Consent
Form to sign. If you decide not to participate, thank you for your time and consideration.

Upon the completion of the research, you may request a summary of the findings if you wish.

11. Contact Information

This study will be assessed for ethical approval by the Ravensbourne University London
Ethics Committee, Department of Business and Computing. If you have any questions or
concerns during or after the investigation, or if you would like to contact an independent
person for additional information or advice, please use the following contact details:

Ravensbourne University London


Business and Computing
6 Penrose Way,
London, SE10 0EW

If you have any further questions, concerns, or require additional information at any point,
you may contact the following:

Researcher Details: Supervisor Details:


Name: [Your Name] Name: [Supervisor's Name]
Email: [Your Email] Email: [Supervisor's Email]

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