Participant Information Letter

Date:

Put your research question here:

What is my research all about?

Put a brief explanation of what your research is about

Why have I been asked to take part?

Explain why you have asked this person to be part of your research, why do they fit the
inclusion criteria?

What will I be asked to do?

Explain what the research participant will be expected to take part in, is it filling in a
questionnaire, is it taking part in an interview, focus group?

Are there any risks involved?

I perceive there will be no risks or side effects from this study to you as a participant.

Will anyone be able to identify me and the things I said?

All information obtained will be confidential and will be kept anonymous. All information
collected will be treated with the strictest confidence and data will be stored safely in
compliance with the Data Protection Act.

What will happen to the information?

The information will be used to complete part of my academic programme at St Patricks
International College

If I dont want to take part can I say no?

If you do not want to take part you are able to say so, if you start to participate but then
decide to withdraw you are able to do so with no detrimental effects.

If you wish to participate what do you do next?

Just sign and date the consent below

Please sign below and hand back to the researcher.

I agree to take part in the research described above

Signature:. Date: