Discussion Thread: Protection of Human Subjects and the Role of the IRB

Read the assigned textbook readings for the module.

Access on the Liberty University IRB web link located in the Learn section of this module and review the following documents:

1. Application Checklist
2. Signature Page
3. General IRB Application
4. Application Instructions

Complete the following as part of your post:

1. Discuss the role of the Liberty University Institutional Review Board (IRB) for review of student projects.
2. Discuss the researcher’s role in the protection of human subjects when conducting research.
3. Discuss how the Christian worldview supports the legal, ethical and moral obligations to protect human subjects during research.

Thread:

Type the prompts above and your responses into your thread. Be sure to address each area of discussion required in the post.

Please review the Discussion Assignment Instructions  Download Discussion Assignment Instructionsprior to posting. You may also click the three dots in the upper corner to Show Rubric.

Post-First: This course utilizes the Post-First feature in all Discussions. This means you will only be able to read and interact with your classmates’ threads after you have submitted your thread in response to the provided prompt.