Conducting Research with Human Participants: An IRB Guide for Students and Faculty

by Nathan Richard Durdella

Overview

Conducting Research with Human Participants: An IRB Guide for Students and Faculty by Nathan Durdella is the only guidebook students and faculty will need to navigate the IRB process and secure swift approval of research protocols. This book serves as an advisor to walk researchers through all the details of drafting, submission, and revision of materials for Institutional Review Boards so they can complete their research projects or dissertations faster. This text walks readers through the history of Institutional Review Boards, the contemporary context of ethical research, strategies to effectively draft, submit, and revise an IRB protocol, and guidance on working with an approved protocol in the field. The latest updates to the Common Rule and other regulatory frameworks, including special protections for working with vulnerable groups, are covered throughout the text. Not every research project goes according to plan, so adverse events and reporting receive special coverage. A final chapter on ethical research practices beyond IRB compliance encourages researchers to think through how to exit the field of research and ensure their research benefits the individuals, families, and communities in which they work. Take the guesswork out of the IRB process from start to finish with this handy guide.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781544348612
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	02/15/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	328
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

Nathan Durdella (he/him/his) is a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at California State University, Northridge, where he advises doctoral students, supervises doctoral student dissertation studies, and teaches graduate-level courses in action research, grant writing, academic planning, and qualitative research design and methods. Durdella published his first book, Qualitative Dissertation Methodology: A Guide for Research Design and Procedures (SAGE) in 2019, and he has previously authored or co-authored journal articles and chapters in edited volumes. Durdella holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology and political science, a Master’s degree in Latin American studies, a Master’s degree in education, and a Ph.D. in education—all from the University of California Los Angeles.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Start Here: The Institutional Review Board Process on Your Campus
Chapter 1. Understanding Why You Submit an IRB Protocol for Review of Your Research Plans
Chapter 2. IRB Considerations Hidden in Your Research Study and Coursework
Chapter 3. Getting to Know Your Institutional Review Board
Part 2: Strategies for Success in Your IRB Protocol
Chapter 4. Categories of Review: Classification of Your Protocol
Chapter 5. The Protocol Approval Process: From Draft IRB to Final Approval
Chapter 6. Special Protections for Vulnerable Groups
Part 3: Approved Protocols: Your Roles and Responsibilities in the Research Process
Chapter 7. You’re Approved to Conduct Your Study, Now What?
Chapter 8. What Happens If Something Happens: Adverse Events and Unanticipated Problems
Chapter 9. Beyond Compliance in Research Governance: Ensuring Your Work with Human Research Participants Benefits Individuals, Families, and Communities
Appendix
References