XS4042 Ethics and Research Methods Coursework Assessment Brief UCLan L7 2025-26

XS4042 Ethics and Research Methods CWK Assessment Brief

Now that you have identified and proposed your project, you need to apply for ethics approval.  Please use the Ethics documentation available in Assignment 2 (Ethics folder). Depending on your research project, the ethics application entails the following documents/forms (where relevant):

• Ethics application form (Please ensure it is signed by you and your supervisor) 
• Participant Information Sheet
• Participant Consent Form  
• Data Protection Checklist
• Risk Assessment
• Questionnaire / Topic guide
• Advert
• Other relevant forms.

Learning Outcome (LO) 1 will be assessed in Assignment 2

1. Evaluate critically and reflect on the need to undertake ethical approval prior to data collection. 

PREPARATION FOR THE ASSESSMENT

• A briefing on Assignment 2 will be provided on 30 September 2025 followed by a support session on 18 November 2025.
• Ensure all appropriate forms and documents are included and ensure that the information is up to date.
• LINK to reading list

RELEASE DATES AND HAND IN DEADLINE

• Assessment Release date: 30 September 2025
• Assessment Deadline Date and time: 11:59 pm, 12 January 2026 (Please note that this is the final time you can submit – not the time to submit)
• Your feedback/feed forward and mark for this assessment will be provided on: 2 February 2026

Submission Details

• Word count: Project dependent but this is within the range of 1,500 words including supporting documentation/forms.
• Coursework Cover sheet: Please use Assignment cover sheet in Assignment 2 folder.
• Referencing style: APA referencing style
• Where and how to submit: Please submit your ethics as ONE document via Turnitin in Assignment 2 folder.