The Student's Guide to Research Ethics

2. Auflage Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-0-335-23797-5
Verlag: Open University Press

Buch, Englisch, 224 Seiten, Format (B × H): 151 mm x 104 mm, Gewicht: 302 g

- Why should every researcher consider the ethical implications of their work? - What constitutes ethical research? - How can best practice be maintained throughout a research project?This reader-friendly book examines the ethical issues and questions that occur in university and professional research and will help both beginning and experienced researchers to identify ethical issues when they are conducting research.The book thoroughly examines the broader ethical issues that arise throughout research, from the design stage through to data collection and analysis. It also investigates topical issues such as content, confidentiality and ethical questions in the dissemination of research. There are also discussions of ethical theories as well as case studies that highlight dilemmas and how they can be avoided or resolved. This new edition is thoroughly updated to reflect the greater emphasis researchers must now place on ethics and includes information on: - Ethical concerns of the internet and technology - Regulatory frameworks and research governance - Ethical requirements of funding bodies - The involvement of research participants in research design - Codes of ethics within different disciplines'Ethical Dialogue' and 'Ethical Dilemmas' boxes feature throughout the book in order to highlight key issues. There are also further reading sections at the end of each chapter as well as expanded coverage of plagiarism. The Student's Guide to Research Ethics is an invaluable tool for both undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as professionals who research as part of their jobs.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Oliver, Paul

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

PART ONE Ethics and the research process
Introduction: ethics and research

Research and the respondent: ethical issues before the research commences

Research and the respondent: ethical issues during the research

Research and the respondent: ethical issues when data collection has been completed

PART TWO Ethical themes
The privacy of respondents, and restrictions on the use of data

Differences in the research context

The funding and sponsorship of research

Ethical concerns when using the Internet and Technology

The publication and dissemination of research

Conclusion: the role of the researcher
References
Index

Über Autor(innen)

Paul Oliver is a principal lecturer in the School of Education and Professional Development at the University of Huddersfield. He has wide experience of teaching courses on research methods at postgraduate level, and thesis supervision for Masters, Ed.D. and Ph.D. degrees. His research interests are in the fields of education, philosophy and comparative religion.