Description
Book SynopsisHannah Farrimond is a Lecturer in Medical Sociology at the University of Exeter, UK. Her research has been conducted in the areas of health, gender and addiction.
Trade Review"This in an excellent text on a topic that is becoming increasingly important for students and professionals alike. It is well-researched, written in a clear and accessible style, and will be extremely useful for both novice and experienced researchers" - Patrick White, University of Leicester, UK. "Offering incredibly useful and practical guidance, this book talks through some very recognisable problems whilst giving accessible discussions of complex issues for those new to these topics. With provocative ethical dilemmas and questions posed throughout, it encourages the reader to think critically about ethics processes that are often about interpretation." - Nathan Hughes, University of Birmingham, UK.
Table of ContentsIntroduction: Why Research Ethics Matters PART I: ETHICAL BASICS Thinking Critically About Ethics Ethical Principles and Codes Ethical Procedures, Institutions and Norms PART II: ETHICS IN PRACTICE Research Design and Ethics Writing a Successful Ethics Application or Project Ethical Dilemmas When Running the Project PART III: ETHICAL 'HOT TOPICS' Informed Consent Privacy, Anonymity and Confidentiality Assessment of Possible Harm I: Participants Assessment of Possible Harm II: Researcher Safety Vulnerable groups and sensitive topics The Ethics of Research With Children and Young People Social Justice and Cultural Sensitivity Internet Research and Ethics Appendix I: Standards and Guidelines.
