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Prepared by: Ida Lopez First Prepared on: 15-03-07 Last Modified on: 25-05-07
Learning Outcomes
Understand the meaning of ethics. Explain the goal of ethics in research. Know guidelines for ethical treatment of participants in any research work. Explain types of academic fraud. Apply personal self-regulation in academic ethical scenarios.
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Ethics in Research
Subjects Rights - To choose whether or not to participate . Awareness of this right . Adequate knowledge of the research in order to make an informed choice / decision . Awareness of opportunity to end participation
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Ethics in Research
Subjects Rights (cont.) - To not receive physical or psychological harm, including stress or deception - To not be denied beneficial treatment - To privacy (anonymity of results) - To be informed of the research results
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Academic Fraud Fabrication - the actual making up of research data and (the intent of) publishing them
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Academic Fraud (cont.) Plagiarism - the act of taking credit (or attempting to take credit) for the work of another
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Plagiarism Plagiarism is the use of another persons work (this could be his or her words, products or ideas) for personal advantage, without proper acknowledgement of the original work. Plagiarism may occur deliberately (with the intention to deceive) or accidentally (due to poor referencing).
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Plagiarism (cont.) It encompasses copying material from any published sources Including, copying and pasting information from the World Wide Web Or, receiving help from unauthorized sources on coursework.
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After reading this case, please discuss on the implications and importance of research ethics.
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Source: http://www4.ncsu.edu:8030/~nkriesb/rcr_intro.htm
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Review Questions
What is the main goal of ethics in Research? What are the rights of subjects / participants involved in research? Identify some actions which constitute academic fraud.
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Q&A
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