Lesson 13: Ethical compliance checklist to inform writing

Question 1

What checklist did Creswell (2016) adapt?

Answer 1

Creswell (2016) presents an adapted checklist from the “Ethical Compliance Checklist” (APA, 2010, p. 20) to
inform writing.

Question 2

What are the questions that should be considered by all qualitative researchers about their study
manuscripts and research proposals?

Answer 2

These are questions that should be considered by all qualitative researchers about their study
manuscripts and research proposals:

1. Have I obtained permission for use of unpublished instruments, procedures, or data that other researchers might consider theirs (proprietary)?
2. Have I properly cited other published work presented in portions of the manuscript?
3. Am I prepared to answer questions about institutional review of my study or studies?
4. Am I prepared to answer editorial questions about the informed consent and debriefing procedures used in the study?
5. Have all authors reviewed the manuscript and agreed on the responsibility for its content?
6. Have I adequately protected the confidentiality of research participants, clients–patients, organizations,
   third parties, or others who were the source of information presented in this manuscript?
7. Have all authors agreed to the order of the authorship?
8. Have I obtained permission for use of any copyrighted material included?