When we conduct research or evaluation, there are key ethical principles that should always be considered. Attention to these principles helps ensure that our projects are conducted competently and fairly and that participating individuals are protected.

Many people are not sure if their evaluation should get Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval. Most Evaluations are exempt. You can check if what you are planning needs IRB approval by answering this quick survey developed by our Institutional Review Board

Additional Resources:

To learn more about these guiding documents, you can go to the additional resources of this course, on the page: Ethics - Foundational Documents

UW-Madison IRB Website: Human Research Protection Program