Since I was unable to attend the last campus session on Ethics I have decided to do some research to complete my research methods. After further reading I understand that there are many ethical issues, below are two of them with an example taken from the slideshow on Rosemary’s blog,
“You must always drive on the left hand side of the road in England”
This is legislation- a rule which is cohered to in order to prevent accidents.
This is called PRAGMATIC ETHICS
"A pragmatic ethic employs criteria without being criterial. It is objective without being absolutist. It acknowledges that ethical judgments are relative, without being relativistic. And it tolerates – indeed, welcomes – some moral differences, without being irresolute." (Hugh LaFollette, date unknown: “Pragmatic Ethics")
“Adults must not have sexual relations with minors”
“You must always drive on the left hand side of the road in England”
This is legislation- a rule which is cohered to in order to prevent accidents.
This is called PRAGMATIC ETHICS
"A pragmatic ethic employs criteria without being criterial. It is objective without being absolutist. It acknowledges that ethical judgments are relative, without being relativistic. And it tolerates – indeed, welcomes – some moral differences, without being irresolute." (Hugh LaFollette, date unknown: “Pragmatic Ethics")
“Adults must not have sexual relations with minors”
This is called MORAL ETHICS
"Moral ethics can be defined as those principles on which our moral decisions are based. Ethics are the sense of right and wrong, good and evil, values and responsibility.
Moral ethics are formed from the obligations and duties of a person in the society. Nobody can force a person to adhere to moral ethics. For e.g. if a person sees an accident victim lying on the road it is his moral ethic to help out the victim but if he chooses to not do so then no social institution can punish him for this unwillingness. Thus these ethics are relative and subjective." (Priya, 2007-2010: What is Moral Ethics?)
I found it hard to find anything but these quotes after searching http://www.google.com/ and http://www.ask.com/
"Moral ethics can be defined as those principles on which our moral decisions are based. Ethics are the sense of right and wrong, good and evil, values and responsibility.
Moral ethics are formed from the obligations and duties of a person in the society. Nobody can force a person to adhere to moral ethics. For e.g. if a person sees an accident victim lying on the road it is his moral ethic to help out the victim but if he chooses to not do so then no social institution can punish him for this unwillingness. Thus these ethics are relative and subjective." (Priya, 2007-2010: What is Moral Ethics?)
I found it hard to find anything but these quotes after searching http://www.google.com/ and http://www.ask.com/
Ethical considerations:
* Be ethical in the questions you set. Don’t show bias.
* Be aware of deliberate fraud to produce desired results. DO NOT LIE.
* You must state how you define confidentiality and anonymity to avoid misconceptions.
* Carefully consider what you are promising to participants-particularly when considering the previous point.
* Consider any risks to humans when conducting an experiment-if in doubt would you be prepared to do it yourself? This may have to be an option.
* Be aware of potentially sensitive subject matter- e.g. eating disorders and private experiences.
Important factors
It is important to obtain consent from participants in your research. This is usually a signed consent form that provides sufficient background information of your proposal. Minors (under the age of 16 years old) need careful consideration and attention.
As your participants are voluntarily partaking in your research, it is important to advise that they have the right to withdraw any comments at any time even after data has been gathered.
As a researcher, you must also very carefully consider confidentiality and respect of participants’ privacy.
* How will I avoid identifying individuals, for example, in a small organisation-be aware of using easily identifiable titles such as the teacher/organiser/dancer.
* How will I store any data I gather? In a locked drawer? On a computer with a password?
* What will I do with the data after I have finished with it? Do what you promised the participants you would do with it. E.g. shred it/delete it/wipe it off the Dictaphone (and delete any transcripts).
I have used many people’s blogs and the internet to help me with this post which I am truly thankful for. I now understand what these two terms mean, however I now need to consider what I must do in order for my project.
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As your participants are voluntarily partaking in your research, it is important to advise that they have the right to withdraw any comments at any time even after data has been gathered.
As a researcher, you must also very carefully consider confidentiality and respect of participants’ privacy.
* How will I avoid identifying individuals, for example, in a small organisation-be aware of using easily identifiable titles such as the teacher/organiser/dancer.
* How will I store any data I gather? In a locked drawer? On a computer with a password?
* What will I do with the data after I have finished with it? Do what you promised the participants you would do with it. E.g. shred it/delete it/wipe it off the Dictaphone (and delete any transcripts).
I have used many people’s blogs and the internet to help me with this post which I am truly thankful for. I now understand what these two terms mean, however I now need to consider what I must do in order for my project.
Sources
Hi Abbi, my name is Akin thank you so much i truely now understand what am suppose to do.
ReplyDeleteNo problem Akin :-)
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