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Nick Barter, Angela Victor, Chris Rawson, Christopher Stevenson, Gary Allen, and Georgie Lowe

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 aimed at anyone interested in ethics and research. It may be of particular interest to people who are undertaking a research project related to their profession or area of study. You can use the hashtag #FLethicsmatters to talk about this course on social media.

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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 aimed at anyone interested in ethics and research. It may be of particular interest to people who are undertaking a research project related to their profession or area of study. You can use the hashtag #FLethicsmatters to talk about this course on social media.

Topics Covered

  • The role of ethics in research today and the historical context
  • Core principles underpinning ethical codes
  • Identifying conflicts of interest and managing bias
  • Navigating ethical dilemmas and repercussions of unethical behavior
  • Special considerations for research involving people and animals
  • Preparing for the ethics application

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