Use the following headings to describe and discuss how you intend to deal with ethical issues in relation to your research. You should consult the relevant version of the BERA guidelines and any university guidelines to help you to do this. Acknowledge how you propose to address the issues if your research or part of your research is going to take place online.
1. Consent
How do you intend to seek informed consent from participants?
2. Right to withdraw
How do you intend to inform participants of their right to withdraw?
3. Confidentiality
How do you intend to maintain confidentiality?
4. Harm
How do you intend to protect participants from harm?
5. Data access, storage and security
Confirm that all personal data will be stored and processed in compliance with the General Data Protection Registration . Describe the arrangements for storing and maintaining the security of any personal data collected as part of the project.
6. Other issues
Identify any specific ethical issues relating to this research, for example if your research involves vulnerable groups like young children, or pupils who have SEND .
