Informed Consent Form Draft
Informed Consent Form Draft
[Date]
My name is [Your Name/Researcher Name], and I am a researcher from the Civil Engineering Program at
the College of Engineering, Technology, Architecture, and Fine Arts of the University of Bohol. We are
conducting a study entitled "A Design for Resilience: Proposed Building for MDRRMO Antequera, Bohol."
This research is being undertaken as part of the requirements for our subject, CEP 425: CE Project 2.
This study proposes a comprehensive architectural and structural design for a resilient two-story
Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) facility in Antequera, Bohol. This
proposed facility aims to address the gaps in the current MDRRMO setup and enhance its capacity to
effectively respond to disasters, in accordance with Republic Act 10121 (Philippine Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Act of 2010). Your insights and expertise as [Informant's Position/Title] are
invaluable to this research.
During the interview, we will be asking you questions related to the current operations of the MDRRMO,
the challenges faced in disaster management, and your opinions on the design requirements for a new
facility. The interview is expected to last approximately [estimated time].
Please be assured that all information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. Your
name and any identifying information will be kept strictly private and will not be associated with your
responses in any written reports or publications. The data collected will be used solely for the purpose of
this research.
Your participation in this study is entirely voluntary. You have the right to decline to answer any question,
and you may withdraw from the study at any time without penalty or prejudice. Whether or not you
choose to participate will not affect your relationship with the University of Bohol or the Antequera
MDRRMO.
If you have any questions or concerns about this research, please feel free to contact me at [Your Phone
Number] or [Your Email Address]. You may also contact our research advisor, [Advisor's Name], at
[Advisor's Email Address].
Thank you for considering our request. We greatly appreciate your time and contribution to this important
study.
Sincerely,
[Your Title/Position]
University of Bohol
Study Title: “A Design for Resilience: Proposed Building for MDRRMO Antequera,
Bohol”
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Signature of Informant
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Date
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Printed Name of Informant
Part 3: Researcher's Affirmation
* Explained the purpose, procedures, potential benefits, and risks of this research
study to the informant.
* Answered all questions asked by the informant to the best of my ability.
* Ensured that the informant understands their rights, including the right to withdraw
from the study at any time without penalty.
* Obtained voluntary informed consent from the informant prior to the commencement
of the interview.
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Signature of Researcher
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Date
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Printed Name of Researcher
University of Bohol
Important Considerations:
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the intended audience.
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these forms for their approval before commencing your interviews.
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Citations:
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