Tag: Ethics

• January 6, 2025

  Doing research as if participants mattered

  Almost all qualitative and quantitative research into human society involves the participation of other humans. However, they are frequently rendered passively in research outputs as ‘research subjects’. In this post, Helen Kara, argues that the way we define participants in research is outdated and presents three ways in which research participants can be made more central…

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  March 28, 2013

  What is ethics in research and why is it important?

  Clarify the connection between the Nuremberg Code and contemporary ethical research practices to strengthen context. Consider adding more recent examples of ethical dilemmas in research to enhance relevance. Break down complex sentences for better readability and comprehension. Ensure consistent use of terms (e.g., “researchers” instead of alternating “researcher” and “researchers”). Review punctuation, particularly comma usage,…