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Ethnography Guidance for Researchers: Considerations for Conducting Ethnographic Research

Harvard Catalyst SBER subcommittee in partnership with the Boston College Office for Research Protections

Ethnographic studies evolve over time, and maintaining regulatory compliance may be challenging. Our Ethnography Guidance for Researchers is designed to provide assistance for navigating those challenges. This guidance helps answer questions such as: Does the Common Rule apply to my research? What information does the IRB application ask for? And, does my study require a consent form?