Navigating ethical issues throughout your research project can be a confusing and daunting task. But why are ethics so important anyway? Can you anticipate or prepare for ethical dilemmas before they happen? And what can you do if they arise in your research? Doing Ethical Research offers essential advice on how to negotiate ethical considerations at each stage of your project, from the approval application to the final report write-up. In particular, the book: - Examines the fundamental importance of ethical research and assessment - Explores hot topics of consent, confidentiality and research relationships - Includes ethical dilemmas and case studies to show how ethics affect real-life research - Gives readers confidence to interpret and critically reflect upon ethical debates Each chapter is packed with clear examples and explanations that are designed to help readers to make their own ethical decisions. It is an essential resource for all researchers, whatever their level or research background.
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Understanding and correctly applying ethics is an essential part of any research project. Students and researchers often struggle with knowing how and when to consider ethical issues and what to do when things don't go to plan. With examples throughout, this book is a practical guide to navigating the difficulties of this hugely important area.
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Introduction: Why Research Ethics Matters PART I: ETHICAL BASICS Thinking Critically About Ethics Ethical Principles and Codes Ethical Procedures, Institutions and Norms PART II: ETHICS IN PRACTICE Research Design and Ethics Writing a Successful Ethics Application or Project Ethical Dilemmas When Running the Project PART III: ETHICAL 'HOT TOPICS' Informed Consent Privacy, Anonymity and Confidentiality Assessment of Possible Harm I: Participants Assessment of Possible Harm II: Researcher Safety Vulnerable groups and sensitive topics The Ethics of Research With Children and Young People Social Justice and Cultural Sensitivity Internet Research and Ethics Appendix I: Standards and Guidelines.
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"This in an excellent text on a topic that is becoming increasingly important for students and professionals alike. It is well-researched, written in a clear and accessible style, and will be extremely useful for both novice and experienced researchers" - Patrick White, University of Leicester, UK. "Offering incredibly useful and practical guidance, this book talks through some very recognisable problems whilst giving accessible discussions of complex issues for those new to these topics. With provocative ethical dilemmas and questions posed throughout, it encourages the reader to think critically about ethics processes that are often about interpretation." - Nathan Hughes, University of Birmingham, UK.
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"This in an excellent text on a topic that is becoming increasingly important for students and professionals alike. It is well-researched, written in a clear and accessible style, and will be extremely useful for both novice and experienced researchers" - Patrick White, University of Leicester, UK. "Offering incredibly useful and practical guidance, this book talks through some very recognisable problems whilst giving accessible discussions of complex issues for those new to these topics. With provocative ethical dilemmas and questions posed throughout, it encourages the reader to think critically about ethics processes that are often about interpretation." - Nathan Hughes, University of Birmingham, UK.
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Reflects an increasing need and agenda to teach students the importance of ethics

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ISBN
9780230297470
Publisert
2012-12-07
Utgiver
Vendor
Red Globe Press
Vekt
268 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
138 mm
Aldersnivå
UP, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
224

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Biographical note

Hannah Farrimond is a Lecturer in Medical Sociology at the University of Exeter, UK. Her research has been conducted in the areas of health, gender and addiction.