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The Joint Research Practices Working Group (JRP)
About
The Joint Research Practices Working Group (JRP) is a group of staff and faculty who are striving to make it easier for Penn research teams to conduct research that is more accessible and beneficial to all people. We are chartered by the Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics (CHIBE) and the Palliative and Advanced Illness Research (PAIR) Center.
JRP Mission
To promote research conduct based on shared principles of trust, fairness, and respect for persons.
JRP Objective
To develop and disseminate evidence-based, best practices and guidelines for the conduct of research the includes people from all backgrounds and represents the communities we serve to advance the science and practice of health equity.
Want to chat with the JRP? Send us an email.
Resource Toolkit
The JRP Toolkit
We have developed a toolkit of practical guides and resources. They are free to use and available to everyone.
Language Interpretation Guide
How do you use language services? This guide offers interpretation tips, including the do’s and don’ts of using an interpreter.
Readability Guide
Improve the readability of study materials through text formatting and style, symbols, visuals, and reading level.
Plain Language Guide
What is plain language, and why is it important? Review the slides from this workshop to learn more.
Inclusive Language Guide
This guide promotes the use of inclusive and non-discriminatory language among researchers for scientific communications, including manuscripts and grants.
Payment and Incentives Guide
This comprehensive guide offers advice on ethical and equity considerations, payment methods and timing, size of payment, and much more.
Quick Tips for Equitable Research Payments
Here’s a quick tip sheet to guide decision making around paying research subjects.
Participant-Centeredness Guide
This guide covers a variety of participant-centeredness topics that researchers should consider as they plan for their study budgets, protocols, and procedures.
Guide to Paying Research Participants
At Penn, multiple methods exist to pay a study participant. This guide outlines methods that may be available at Penn and considerations for choosing method(s).
Get Help In Real-Time
Making research fully accessible is hard. The JRP is here to help.
Schedule a call with us to discuss strategies for overcoming challenges in your research. We will listen and share strategies based on the evidence and our lived experience conducting research at Penn.
Need help in real-time? Chat with us.
Email the JRP to schedule your call. Please include details about why you are requesting a call.
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Past Issues
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