Introduction to Research Ethics: Working with People (FutureLearn)

Overview

Find out how to conduct ethical research when working with people with this online course for academic researchers. Ensure your research is up to the highest ethical standards. In this course, you will learn the principles of ethical research, and how to manage human subject research in sensitive and appropriate ways. You will consider issues like gaining consent, making sure that personal information is handled safely, and recruiting vulnerable participants.

Research ethics is vital when conducting research with people. Nonethical research may put research subjects at risk and even jeopardize the validity of the findings. As we undertake more and more research using increasingly diverse methods like the internet, it is important to get it right the first time.

Syllabus

Week 1: Working with people

Week 2: Responsibilities towards participants and their data

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to,

• Identify and evaluate key principles of ethical research.
• Apply principles of ethical research.
• Identify potential ethical issues relating to your own research.

Who is the course for?

This course is useful for learners undertaking research with people using social research methods such as questionnaires, interviews, etc.

The course is essential for undergraduate students completing research for their final year project but it is also suitable for postgraduates and academic researchers.

Teacher

• Natasha McKeever