It stated the nature and objective of the study with a clear statement that participation or refusal to participate would not affect their rights of care in any form.
This sheet included a statement that participation in the study would not impact participants' receipt of health care.
For this course, students can get a "statement of participation", which is a certificate showing they have participated in the course.
Those who complete can get a "statement of participation", costing £24.
There is no fee for taking the course and no exam at the end but students can get a "statement of participation".
The museum's executive director Julia Marciari-Alexander said in a statement that participation in the World Digital Library "is a terrific way to make some of our most significant treasures available alongside those of other great museums, libraries, and archives around the world". .
As such, no consent statement for participation is required.
All surveys were accompanied by instructions including a statement that participation is voluntarily and anonymous.
More information was available on the website, including a statement that participation in the study was voluntary and confidential.
"Statements of participation" are sometimes available – useful if you need proof of professional development.
