IRB thoughts
- From: ms lynch <amy.wordnerd@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: comptesol@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2005 15:12:14 -0400
I see Jonanna's point, but, one might also look at this another way. Some
people sumbit a method to IRB before writing and researching (researching
especially) thoroughly. Then, they discover after they think it all through
in the course of writing 3 chapters that they want to do something a bit
different from what they gave IRB to approve. They'd have to get approval
all over again. There are missteps possible in either version.
Of course, I write this comfortably from the position of a person writing a
theoretical dissertation, with no need for IRB madness at all.
On 7/27/05, Joanna Paull <joannapaull@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> I would like to make a comment about Jerry's silly handout about the
> process we should be following to get the dissertation done. Specifically,
> he notes that we should finish coursework, the qualifying portfolio, the
> culminating evaluation, IRB submission and approval, and ending with
> dissertation completion and defense. Some of this makes sense; however, I
> HIGHLY, HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend that everyone submit their information to
> IRB BEFORE working on the first three chapters. Jerry made a mention in his
> handout and discussion to write the three chapters of your dissertation
> before gaining approval from IRB which is just insane. What happens if (and
> probably when) you need to revise your process after IRB reviews it? You
> cannot decide on a methodology until you are certain it is ethically
> approved by the IRB. That's my own opinion, I suppose, but I just can't
> fathom why anyone would wait to gain IRB approval until after they have
> decided on their project and had it approved by a committee in the
> department. Can anyone rationalize this for me? I think it is a dangerous
> route to take. Though, if you were at the meeting (I am now known as
> "Honolulu"), you noticed Jerry's disdain for my presence and questions, so
> perhaps I should not comment on my thoughts on his wicked ways.
> Joanna
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