A fake example of an informed consent form for interview research

 A fake example of an informed consent form for interview research

Interview Informed Consent Form for the research project of xxxxx carried out by __Betty Fu_ (Research investigator name) for the MBA programme study at the University of Sunling, U.K.

To:   ___Mickey Mo___________  (Interview research participants name), job title: _Sales Manager_____ of ABC Ltd. (organizational unit name).

This consent form is necessary for us to ensure that you understand the purpose of your involvement and that you agree to the conditions of your participation in the dissertation project of (research investigator name) for his study of the MBA Degree programme (programme code) of the University of Sunling University. The main research objective of the dissertation project is: ____  and the main inquiry scope of this interview research is  ______.

1.    Interview participant information and nature of consent

1.    I am over the age of 18

2.    I have read and understood the attached study information and, by signing below, I consent to participate in this study

3.    I understand that I have the right to withdraw from the study without giving a reason at any time during the study itself.

4.    I understand that I also have the right to change my mind about participating in the study for a short period after the study has concluded.

 

2.    Interview research exercise information

·       The interview will take (enter amount of time), in the venue of  (place) and semi-structured in nature.

·       The main interview questions are about: 1….. and 2……

•   The interview will be recorded and a transcript will be produced

·       You will be sent the transcript and given the opportunity to correct any factual errors

 

3.    Risk assessment and safeguard

 

4. Confidentiality safeguard

We don’t anticipate that there are any risks associated with your participation, but you have the right to stop the interview or withdraw,

What if I have concerns about this research? If you are worried about this research, or if you are concerned about how it is being conducted, you can contact the dissertation project supervisor Yip Man (name of the project supervisor), of the University of Sunling (phone no: ….. and email address:…..).

5.    Who review this interview research study?

This research has been reviewed and approved by the Ethics Board of the University of Sunling University UK.. If you have any further questions or concerns about this study. The final dissertation report is to be reviewed by the dissertation project supervisor as well as the external examiners of Sunling University, UK.

 

6.    Quotation Agreement 

I also understand that my words may be quoted directly. With regards to being quoted, please initial next to any of the statements that you agree with:

I wish to review the notes, transcripts, or other data collected during the research pertaining to my participation.

I agree to be quoted directly. I agree to be quoted directly if my name is not published and a made-up name (pseudonym) is used.

I agree that the researchers may publish documents that contain quotations by me.

All or part of the content of your interview may be used:

·       In academic papers, policy papers or news articles

·       On our website and in other media that we may produce such as spoken presentations

·       On other feedback events  In an archive of the project as noted above

 

7.    Possible benefits of participation in the interview research

 

8.    Contact Information 

 

9.    Research parties and approval signature

Name of researcher: Betty Fu

Student number at the university of Sunling University UK.

Programme of study: MBA programme

Tel:              

E-mail:   

You can also contact Yip Man (Researchers name) supervisor at Sunling University, UK:           

Tel:             

E-mail:    

Approval Signature

Printed Name : Mickey Mo

_____________________________________  ____________________

Participants Signature                           Date 

 

Printed Name :Betty Fu

_____________________________________  ____________________

Researchers Signature                           Date

_____________________________________  ____________________

 

 

Printed Name :Betty Fu (Finance manager of ABC Ltd)

_____________________________________  ____________________

Witness Signature                           Date 

 

Tks for participation in the interview research exercise

 

Regards,

Betty Fu

Dated: April 1, 2024