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Adjust the language as appropriate for the study procedures.\nIn order to use this document to obtain consent, you MUST request a Waiver of Documentation of Consent in the IRB application.\nConsent Cover Letter\n\u003C\u003CTitle of Study>>\nThe purpose of this research study is \u003C\u003Cstate purpose of research>>. We are doing this study because \u003C\u003Cstate the rationale for the study>>.\nDescribe procedures (e.g. “I would like to ask you to complete the enclosed questionnaire and return it in the enclosed self-addressed stamped envelope”). If there are any risks or benefits to the participant, please state them here.  Example: There are no known risks \u0005associated with participating in this study. You may not experience any direct benefits \u0005from your participation, but we hope to learn more about (enter any benefits to society).\nInclude a statement describing the extent and procedures used to maintain the confidentiality of records and data pertaining to the participant, how the participant’s privacy will be protected and who may view the collected data.  Example: The interview will take place in a private office. The recorded interviews will be stored as digital audio files on a password-protected computer. The files will be destroyed after transcription. A pseudonym will be attached to the interview transcript. You will not be identified in any publications. The information collected in this research will not be used for future research studies.\nIf you have any questions complaints or if you feel you have been harmed by this research please contact \u003C\u003Clist contact person, their affiliation (e.g., Department of Psychology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) and a phone number or email>>.\nIf you have any questions about your rights as a research subject, including concerns, complaints, or to offer input, you may call the Office for the Protection of Research Subjects (OPRS) at 217-333-2670 or e-mail OPRS at \u0013 HYPERLINK \"mailto:irb@illinois.edu\" \u0014irb@illinois.edu\u0015.\nIt should take \u003C\u003Cstate amount of time required to complete the questionnaire>> to complete the questionnaire. Participation in this study is voluntary. You can choose not to take part. You can choose not to finish the questionnaire or omit any question you prefer not to answer without penalty or loss of benefits.\nBy returning this questionnaire (or pressing “Submit”), you are giving your consent to participate.\nConclude with a statement which expresses appreciation for participation.","cbCaiarGPcYUDIRG","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiarGPcYUDIRG","docx",24375,"English","# Consent Cover Letter\n## Study purpose and rationale\n## Participant procedures, time, and voluntariness\n## Risks/benefits statement\n## Confidentiality and privacy protections\n## Questions, complaints, and rights contact\n## Consent confirmation and appreciation","[{\"question\":\"What information must be included in the consent cover letter for a study?\",\"answer\":\"It should include the study purpose and rationale, a clear description of procedures, any risks or benefits, and the time required to complete the questionnaire or survey.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the template address confidentiality and privacy?\",\"answer\":\"It asks for a statement describing how records and data are kept confidential, how the participant’s privacy will be protected, who may view the collected data, and how information will be handled in publications.\"},{\"question\":\"Is participation voluntary and how is consent confirmed?\",\"answer\":\"Participation is voluntary, and participants may choose not to take part, not to finish, or skip questions without penalty. 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