Appendix A

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    External Research Application

    Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Education Act and will be used for the purposes of education research within the Niagara Catholic District School Board by universities, colleges, accredited research organizations or community agencies. The future release of any information pertaining to this research to other groups not mentioned must be approved by the Superintendent of Education responsible for research with the Niagara Catholic District School Board.  Questions about this collection should be directed to the Superintendent of Education, Research, Niagara Catholic District School Board, 427 Rice Road, Welland, ON, L3C 7C1, 905.735.0240.


     

     

     

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    APPLICATION INFORMATION
     
    Date of submission:  
    Name:  
    Address:  
    Contact Number:  
    Email:  
    Agency/Institution:  
    Position/Role:  

     

     

     
    Are you employed by the Niagara Catholic District School Board?                         ☐   Yes ☐ No
    If yes, please indicate your position/role:  
    PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND TIMELINE
     
    Title of Research Project:
    Preferred start date:
    Preferred end date:
     

    Expected date of report to the Board: (research summary submitted to the Board/participating schools)

    Please list all other school boards to whom you are submitting an application to conduct this research project.
      
       

     

     
    Nature of Research
    ☐ Undergraduate Thesis ☐ Master Thesis ☐ Doctoral Thesis ☐ University Research
    ☐ Principal’s Course ☐ AQ Course ☐ Externally-Sponsored Project
    ☐ Other:
    Proof of permission and/or ethical review is required from your university/institution.
    ☐   The approval/ethics certificate from my university/institution is attached.
    ☐   The approval/ethics certificate is in progress (please provide details below, including expected date of   

           approval/amendment).

     

     

     

     

     

     
    RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
     
    1.  Provide a brief summary of your literature review and/or the theoretical foundations for your study.

     

     

     

    2.  Explain the practical benefits and/or contribution of this research to the participants, to the Niagara Catholic District School Board and/or to the education system in general.

     

     

     

     

     

    3.  Explain how this research aligns with the System Priorities of the Board and how this research benefits the priorities of the Board Strategic Plan.

     

     

     

     

     
    DATA COLLECTION AND/OR DATA REQUESTS
     
    1.  Describe how the data will be collected. Include the number of schools/sites required and the name of any preferred schools/sites. *Schools are not to be contacted prior to receiving approval.

     

     

     

     

     

    2.  How many students will directly participate?

     
    Number of Students Grade/Program Time Required Additional Details
        
        
        


     

     
    3.  How many teachers will directly participate?

     
    Number of Teachers Grade/Program Time Required Additional Details
        
        
        

     



     
     

    4.  How many other school personnel will directly participate?

     
    Number of Staff Staff Role Time Required Additional Details
        
        
        


     

     

     
    5.  Describe any other requests for data from the Niagara Catholic District School Board.

     

     

     

     

     

     
    METHOD OF INVESTIGATION/STUDY
     
    1.  Provide a brief summary of your planned method(s) of data collection. List all data collection instruments (e.g., tests, surveys, interview guides etc.) and attach copies to this application.


     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     
    2.  Describe your plans for communicating to parents and participants about the research project. Explain your plans for obtaining informed consent for participation and your recruitment procedures. Attach copies of all information letters, consent letters and other communication materials to this application.

       

     

     

     

     

    3.  Briefly explain the data analysis procedures you will use for your research project.

     

     

     

    4.  List the security procedures in place for the protection of participant privacy and data storage.

     

     

     

    5.  What arrangements will you make for students who do not participate in your research?

     

     

    6.  What arrangements will you make for students requiring accommodations for participation?

     

     

     
     


    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
     
    1.  Facilities required (e.g., quiet workspace; gymnasium; classroom)


     

     

     

     

     
    2.  Assistance required (e.g., early access to room for set up; assistance with students)

     

     

    3.  Other resources or special arrangements required

     

     

     

     

     

     
    PROVISIONS FOR FEEDBACK
     
    1.  Please describe your plans to report results to participants, participating schools and/or the Niagara Catholic District School Board:


     

     

     

     

     

     

     
    2.  Describe any publication/speaking plans for this research (e.g., academic press; social media; online news; conference presentations):

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    RESEARCHER OBLIGATIONS

     
    ☐ Inform the Principal(s) of the participating school(s) and the Superintendent of Education responsible for research

    proposals of any significant change(s) in research activities, timelines, or design that makes the information in this

          form inaccurate. Written approval of changes is required before any changes may be implemented.

    ☐ Immediately notify the Principal(s) of the participating school(s) and the Superintendent of Education responsible for

          research proposals of any breach of information.

    ☐ Notify the Superintendent of Education responsible for research proposals as soon as possible of any concerns

          encountered with a participating school, staff, students or parents.

    ☐ Share the results of the research with participating administrators and staff. This can be in the form of a written

           report or presentation that defines the research results.

    ☐   Upon completion, provide an executive summary/final report to the Superintendent of Education responsible for

           research proposals.

    ☐   If requested, make a presentation to the Board.

     
    SIGNATURE  


    ☐ I have received and read the Niagara Catholic District School Board External Research Administrative Operational Procedures (Policy No. 800.5) about conducting research in the Niagara Catholic District School Board and agree to follow the requirements and guidelines if my application is approved.

     

    Note that the final decision to participate in any research project always rests with the individual (e.g., principal, teachers, other staff; student through a parental consent form or a student assent form)
          
          
     Name of Researcher (Print)  Signature of Researcher  Date
    PROFESSOR/SPONSOR/AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION

    This is to certify that the above-described research proposal has been reviewed by myself/my organization and has been vetted for its academic soundness. Consideration has been given to ethical, legal and moral questions arising from the proposal.

     
    Name of Contact (e.g., sponsoring professor, director of organization:
    Name of Organization:
    Complete External Research Applications are to be sent to:

    Niagara Catholic District School Board

    Attention: Lee Ann Forsyth-Sells, Superintendent of Education

    427 Rice Rd.

    Welland, ON L3C 7C1

    905.735.0240

    Email: info@ncdsb.com  

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