Informed Consent Form for an Online Survey
Research Topic
Purpose of the Study:
This is a study in ??? that is being conducted by your name, a student in the ?? department at
Bowie State University. The purpose of this study is to a one-statement description of the
purpose of the study.
What you will do:
You will complete a survey(s), which will take ??? minutes to complete. The survey includes
questions about your ???. Other survey questions will address ??? (for example, ???). We also
will ask for some demographic information (e.g., ???) so that we can accurately describe the
general traits of those who participate in the study.
Benefits of this Study:
You will be contributing to knowledge about ???. After we have finished data collection, we also
will provide you with more detailed information about the purposes of the study and the research
findings.
Risks or discomforts:
No risks or discomforts are anticipated from taking part in this study. If you feel uncomfortable
with a question, you can skip that question or withdraw from the study altogether. If you decide
