From 62ceff7ae859e11c0120b3c3622bd259f7a98048 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Melissa Kline Struhl Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2023 21:42:58 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] new page of basic requirements for studies! --- ...munity-study-review-basic-requirements.rst | 62 +++++++++++++++++++ docs/source/index.rst | 1 + docs/source/tutorial-manage-data.rst | 2 + 3 files changed, 65 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/source/community-study-review-basic-requirements.rst diff --git a/docs/source/community-study-review-basic-requirements.rst b/docs/source/community-study-review-basic-requirements.rst new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b482922 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/source/community-study-review-basic-requirements.rst @@ -0,0 +1,62 @@ +.. _self_review_checklist: + +Basic review requirements +===================== + +In April 2023, we are beginning a reviewing experiment for external studies, in +conjunction with the merger of the Children Helping Science and Lookit platforms. + +During this period, external studies will be expedited for posting, but must +still meet some basic requirements in +order to be approved. If you have questions about any of these +requirements, please ask them on Slack or email Melissa at mekline@mit.edu. + +In addition to the requirements listed below, you are also strongly encouraged +to review the :ref:`study guidelines` +that we use for reviewing Lookit experiments. You are also welcome to give and +solicit peer review for your studies on Slack, +and we recommend that all studies consider doing this! + +Study form +----------- + +You must provide complete information for each of the fields on the study form, +including compensation information and eligibility. :ref:`Here is a detailed +guide` to each of the fields on the study form. + +.. admonition:: Note + + You are not required to pay participants - some studies ask for volunteer + participants - but you must clearly state what compensation is offered, including + any limitations on who can receive compensation. + + +Terms of use +------------ + +Your study (including the entire experience that families go through after clicking +on the external link) must follow the `Terms of Use `__. + +Below are some highlights from these terms that researchers will need to be aware of: + +- All studies must use informed consent procedures, and follow all other requirements + for human subjects testing, as required by your institution's review board. If we + cannot find institution and IRB approval information at your link, your study will not be approved. + +- Researchers may not use email addresses or other participant information for any purpose + other than conducting that specific study. (In fact, we recommend that you don't collect + email addresses at all, and instead + :ref:`use the Lookit messaging system` to contact families!) + +.. admonition:: Lab contact databases + + You *cannot* use Children Helping Science to link to a page that just + collects contact information from families that you plan to recruit to future studies + later on. Links posted on Children Helping Science should be to a single, currently-active study. + +- Finally, under these terms we reserve the right to withold study approval for any reason. + This rule is in place in case of unanticipated issues with a study where posting would have + a substantial chance of creating a negative experience for visiting families or the + platform as a whole. We will always contact you to discuss if we believe there is a + issue of this kind. + diff --git a/docs/source/index.rst b/docs/source/index.rst index 739cd9c..75a67ef 100644 --- a/docs/source/index.rst +++ b/docs/source/index.rst @@ -67,6 +67,7 @@ Families may take part in studies from multiple labs over time. Having one centr :caption: Reviewing your study community-study-approval-process + community-study-review-basic-requirements community-study-review-checklists-self community-study-review-checklists-peer diff --git a/docs/source/tutorial-manage-data.rst b/docs/source/tutorial-manage-data.rst index 2c766a1..4e96c70 100644 --- a/docs/source/tutorial-manage-data.rst +++ b/docs/source/tutorial-manage-data.rst @@ -183,6 +183,8 @@ Exercises 2. What fraction of children who responded at least once live in homes with at least 10 books? +.. _contacting_participants: + Contacting participants -----------------------------