Participant Information sheet template
The following is a suggested template for participant information sheets. You
should adjust and populate the template to suit your project and intended audience.
Use clear, simple English at all times and avoid abbreviations and acronyms.
This template is designed primarily for those doing qualitative interviews with
adults from non-vulnerable populations and dealing with non–sensitive topics. You
will require different sections and information if doing focus groups or structured
interviews. If conducting research with vulnerable populations and / or sensitive
topics please see Research Ethics Committee website for further details.
If you intend to publish your research you should also:
Use the correct data retention policy as per the Research Ethics Committee
website.
Declare any funding for your research and/or conflict of interest
Outline provisions for checking direct quotations with participants to ensure
that they reflect accurately what the participant said and are used in their
proper context.
Provide information sheets and consent forms on headed paper from the
most appropriate institution.
