People Studying People
Research Ethics in Society
Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more 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. You can use the hashtag #FLresearchethics to talk about this course on social media.
Topics Covered- 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
- How researchers can feel confident that they are ‘doing the right thing’
- Maintaining ethicality during fieldwork
- Maintaining ethicality when reporting and disseminating
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| Length | 6 weeks |
| Effort | 2 hours per week |
| Starts | Nov 13 (233 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $44 |
| From | University of Leicester via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Alison Fox, Jim Askham |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Personal Development |
| Tags | Study Skills |
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| Rating | Not enough ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 6 weeks |
| Effort | 2 hours per week |
| Starts | Nov 13 (233 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $44 |
| From | University of Leicester via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Alison Fox, Jim Askham |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Personal Development |
| Tags | Study Skills |
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