Instructions for using Consent Templates

General

• Do not leave any sections blank. Use complete sentences.
• Use 12 point font. Times New Roman or Arial font is recommended.
• Use simple lay language and spell out all abbreviations.  For consent and parental permission templates, use an 8th grade reading level throughout.

Line Numbers

• Line numbers have been added to aid in the review process and must be removed after the consent has been approved by the IRB.
• To remove line numbers from the template:

Using Microsoft Word 97-2003: From File > click Page Setup > “Layout” Tab > “Line Numbers” Button > Uncheck “Add Line Numbering” > Click “OK” to close dialog boxes

Using Microsoft Word 2007: From Page Layout > select “Line Numbers” > select “None”

Template Header

• To add information to the template header:

Using Microsoft Word 97-2003: From View > Header and Footer > add information to appropriate header fields and click “Close.”

Using Microsoft Word 2007: From Insert > select “Header” > select “Edit header” > add information to appropriate header fields and click “Close.”

• IRB Protocol Number – the number assigned by ORRP (e.g., 2008H0156)
• IRB Approval date – the date of IRB approval, which can be found on your approval letter
• Version – personal tracking mechanism; dates (e.g., 11/20/2009) or numbers (e.g., 1.2)