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Sample Audio and Videotaping Guidelines

If the research project involves audio or videotaping participants, the following information must be included on the Consent Form:

• Purpose of taping and what tapes will be used for
• Where tapes will be stored
• How long tapes will be kept
• When tapes will be destroyed (i.e., Month/Date/Year)

Example: Audio or videotaping participants:

I understand that I will be (audio or videotape recorded) by the researcher. These tapes will be kept by the researcher in a locked filing cabinet. I understand that only the researcher will have access to these tapes and that they will destroyed by August 8, 2010 (note: date must include month, day and year).