Psychology students need the ability to create informed consent and debriefing forms that adequately state the purpose of studies to the participants in an ethical manner. In your capstone class (your
PSY-550 Research Methods
Topic 3 Consent Debriefing Form
Scoring Guide
| Grading category | Points | Comments |
| Consent contains information pertaining to the study as a whole. | /10 | |
| Potential risks and benefits of the experiment are clearly outlined for the participant. | /10 | |
| Procedures to be followed are fully explained with an opportunity for participants to ask any questions. | /10 | |
| Assurance is given that all data will remain private and confidential. | /10 | |
| Consent form is written in a clear and concise manner in understandable language at the appropriate reading level for the participants. | /5 | |
| Solid academic writing is evident | /5 | |
| Total | /50 |
Research Methods in Psychology, 2e © W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.
By Beth Morling
