Overview
If we consider data collection and its reporting to make up research, then we will all have been exposed to being participants in some form of social research. Data collection from people in society is now part of everyday life.
Ethical research demands that respect is afforded to the rights and dignity of human participants.
Studies need to be designed to be worthwhile and any potential harm anticipated and minimised. Ethical research requires thinking carefully about what constitutes participation in research and the responsibilities of researchers not only to participants, but also to all those affected by a study.
Use an ethical appraisal framework to develop and assess research proposals
On this free online People Studying People - Research Ethics in Society course from the University of Leicester by FutureLearn you will be supported in reflecting on the value of ethical thinking for research and discover an ethical appraisal framework that you can apply to empirical research projects in social science, arts, education and the humanities. The course is designed to offer insights for both researchers and potential participants.
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What topics will you cover?The importance of ethical thinking to studying society
What constitutes unethical research
What makes research worthwhile
What a researcher can do to maximise the benefits of a study
What is responsible research
Which legislation and regulations researchers should consider
What is respectful research
Showing sensitivity, empathy and protecting vulnerable groups in research
Ethical issues associated with ‘insider’ and ‘outsider’ researcher roles
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Duration
- Part-time
- 21 days
- 2 hrs/week
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Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
This course is designed for current or aspiring researchers in Social Science, Arts or the Humanities.
You may have a research project in mind or one that is underway. It would also suit those with broader interests in evaluating research involving human participants, including those as potential participants.
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104 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 104 USD for the full programme during 21 days. -
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104 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 104 USD for the full programme during 21 days.
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