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Releasing materials for use beyond the study
Some studies may generate data that is useful in capacities beyond research. For example, video tapes, audio tapes, and/or photographs may be interesting materials for classroom exercises or conference presentations. Oral histories or community histories provide valuable information that could be archived in a library for community use. In other cases, a researcher may want to keep data for future analyses in studies that have not yet been determined. In any circumstance where you would like to release materials to be used beyond the study, the Board asks that you use a Materials Release Form to gain permission to use these materials. The form allows the participant the flexibility to consent to participate in the study while making a separate decision regarding their materials. You should use the form after the data is collected (and transcribed if possible). In an additional session with the participant, present the form to the participant and describe what it says. If possible, provide the participant with copies of their data for their review. Give them time to review the materials and decide if they want to release their data. Please see the Materials Release Form template. For more information on collecting data using multi-media resources (internet, video, audio, etc), please see Media Guide.
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