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Research Ethics 101
Rating: 4.0 out of 5(20 ratings)
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Research Ethics 101

The Ultimate Guide for Beginners
Created byDr Dalray Gradidge
Last updated 5/2024
English

What you'll learn

  • What we mean when we refer to research ethics.
  • Why research ethics is important.
  • Which historical events led to the current landscape of research ethics.
  • Which ethical frameworks underpin ethical decision-making in research.
  • The core principles behind ethical decision-making for research purposes.
  • What a research ethics committee is.
  • The role and importance of research ethics committees.
  • The challenges faced by ethics committees.
  • How to apply ethical principles to your research ethics application.

Course content

6 sections • 20 lectures • 3h 54m total length

  • Introduction3:02

    This is a general welcome and introduction to the course.

Requirements

  • An interest in conducting research with human subjects.
  • No prior experience or training is required.

Description

I was completely stumped, intimidated, and confused the first time that I was told to put together a research proposal, and then to submit it for ethics approval. I was in the first year of postgraduate study, had never done such a thing before, and didn't quite know where to start. It felt so daunting! My hope is that this course will ease the way for students finding themselves in a similar situation.

Research Ethics 101 is designed for university students having to complete a research ethics application for the first time, but can also be useful as a refresher course. The goal is to ensure that you are fully conversant with the basic building blocks of an ethical research proposal and can comfortably navigate the ethics review process once the course is completed.

These building blocks include: (1) an appreciation of the reasons why research ethics evolved in the first place and the continued risk to people and society without it, (2) an understanding of the guiding philosophical thinking and frameworks, and (3) an understanding of the foundational principles which were developed to ensure the rights and safety of research participants globally.

The course will also introduce you to Research Ethics Committees (RECs) / Institutional Review Boards (IRBs). RECs / IRBs aim to work WITH you, not against you, in building ethical sound research protocols. The course content covers the essentials that you need to successfully apply for REC/IRB ethics approval.

Join me and ace your application for ethics approval!

Who this course is for:

  • For beginners with no research experience to novice researchers wanting a good foundation in the basics of research ethics.
  • Students and graduates
  • Researchers preparing, or about to prepare, an application for the ethical approval of their project
  • Research scholars
  • Researchers in both the medical and the social sciences.

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