Research Forms and Guidelines Lecture

Introduction

• The lecture is part of a series on research education.
• The focus is on understanding different research forms necessary for compliance with international research guidelines.
• These forms are essential for documenting compliance with ISEF rules and project laws.

Importance of Research Forms

• Definition: Essential documents completed by student researchers before conducting projects.
• Required for competing in science investigatory projects and fairs.

Research Forms Overview

• Total of 12 forms, including: 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 3, 4, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, and 7.

Forms Breakdown

Form 1: Checklist for Adult Sponsor

• Completed by an adult sponsor such as a teacher, parent, or professional scientist.
• Includes review of ISEF rules and project-specific checks.

Form 1A: Student Checklist

• Required for all projects.
• Includes detailed information about the researcher, project, and research setting.

Form 1B: Approval Form

• Required for each student.
• Includes sections for student/parent consent and SRC approval.

Form 1C: Regulated Research Institutional/Industrial Setting Form

• Completed after experimentation by supervising adults.
• For research conducted outside home/school, in regulated settings.

Form 2: Qualified Scientist Form

• Required for research involving certain subjects (humans, animals, etc.).
• Completed by a qualified scientist, outlining their credentials and oversight.

Form 3: Risk Assessment Form

• Completed before experimentation.
• Assesses potential hazards and outlines safety measures.

Form 4: Human Participants Form

• Required for research with human participants.
• Includes informed consent and IRB approval.

Form 5A & 5B: Vertebrate Animals Forms

• For research involving vertebrate animals.
• Form 5A for general settings, Form 5B for regulated institutions.

Form 6A: Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents Form

• Required for research with certain biological materials.
• Completed by qualified scientists, outlining safety and oversight.

Form 6B: Human and Vertebrate Animal Tissue Form

• For research involving tissues or body fluids.
• Ensures ethical use and proper oversight.

Form 7: Continuation Project Form

• For ongoing projects in the same research field.
• Details changes and progress from previous research phases.

Conclusion

• Understanding and correctly completing these forms is crucial for compliance and successful participation in research competitions such as ISEF.
• The next session will focus on research process and international rules.

This summary provides an organized overview of the key points covered in the lecture on research forms and their requirements.