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A Student’s Guide to Navigating the IRB: How to Successfully Navigate a Potentially Overwhelming Process

  • Corinne M. Murphy, Ph.D., BCBA-D (Author) Assistant Professor of Special Education West Chester University image/svg+xml
  • Claire Verden, Ed.D. (Author) Assistant Professor of Special Education West Chester University
DOI
https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.155
Abstract
Graduate students must complete a research project to receive their degree. In addition to this basic requirement, the student may be required to submit a research proposal and application to the governing Institutional Review Board (IRB) for approval prior to beginning the research project. This article describes the IRB process and offers tips for successful navigation of the procedure.
Keywords
Graduate Students, Best Practices, Compliance (Legal), Research Projects, Degree Requirements, Proposal Writing
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How to Cite
Murphy, C. M., & Verden, C. (2011). A Student’s Guide to Navigating the IRB: How to Successfully Navigate a Potentially Overwhelming Process. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 6(3), 84-95. https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.155

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  • Submitted August 7, 2011
  • Published October 15, 2011
  • Issue Fall 2011
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