Get Informed Consent Form (pdf) - San Francisco Bay Area Science Fair - Stfinnbarr

Filling out the Informed Consent Form is a crucial step in conducting research involving human subjects. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to assist you in completing the form accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the Informed Consent Form.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Informed Consent Form and open it in your document editor.
2. In the section labeled 'TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENT RESEARCHER,' fill in your name as the student researcher and the title of your project in the provided fields.
3. Describe the research procedures that the participant will be involved in by completing the first question. Be detailed to ensure the participants understand what to expect.
4. For the second question, outline any potential discomforts or risks that participants may experience during the research. Refer to the guidelines in the SFBASF SRC Rules for examples to ensure completeness.
5. In the third question, explain the measures that will be put in place to minimize the risks you identified in the previous step.
6. If your research involves a survey, confirm that your supervising teacher has reviewed your survey questions. This can be indicated in the designated section.
7. Once you have completed the section for student researchers, make copies of the form for each participant. Ensure that no blank consent forms are provided for signing.
8. Instruct the participants to sign and date the form. If participants are under 18, ensure that a parent or guardian also provides their signature and date.
9. Review the completed forms to verify that all required signatures and dates are included before proceeding with your research.
10. After ensuring the forms are complete, you can save, download, print, or share the documents as needed for your project.

Start completing your Informed Consent Forms online today to ensure a smooth research process.