Extra Credit Assignment on the Ethics of Research with Human Subjects


This assignment will count as two extra 100% assignment scores.  To get extra credit, you must pass the Rutgers University Human Subjects Certification Program.  This is required for anyone actually doing research with human subjects at Rutgers.  It includes some of the general principles we are covering in our chapter, but also some specific Rutgers rules and regulations.  The program is explained here. 

To be certified you must pass a multiple choice test in SAKAI.  The test is NOT on our course's SAKAI page, it is on a special page operated by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.  That SAKAI page also includes the material you need to study to pass the test.  Sign up for this SAKAI page here.   This will be an additional course on your SAKAI home page. 

To pass, you need to take the test which is listed under Tests and Quizzes on the left.  You can learn the material you need by reading the material posted in Resources.  When you get 80% or more on the test, you will have passed.  Do not worry about getting more than 80%, I will give you credit for 100 points so long as you pass.

Some students have passed this before in other classes.  To get extra credit this semester, you need to take the test again and pass it again.  Think of it as a refresher.

Once you have passed the text, copy it into the clipboard, save it in a Word file, and email it to me.  Or print it out and bring it to class on December 13.  Also  click on the link for "print human subjects certificate".  Print the certificate and bring it to class on paper on December 13.  There will be no extensions.   It may take a day or two for the site to be updated, so be sure to do it a few days in advance.  NO EXCUSES WILL BE ACCEPTED IF YOU DO NOT PASS THE TEST BY DECEMBER 10.