What is ethics? How do you learn to be ethical? Today in class we answered these perplexing questions dealing with the code of ethics during research. First to began any research project you need to make certain that all particpants involved are aware of it. Second, the participants need to understand that they can withdrawal at anytime and that their answers will stay confidential/ anonymous. Lastly, as a researcher you could come across proprietary issues with the outsourcing organization that may lead to making difficult decisions on how far you are willing to go to protect your participants.
This final step of protecting yourself or others is really what ethics is all about. If you are willing to go the extra mile and take the fall for others I believe that you have made the right decision. By being willing to showcase the "golden rule" and not think solely about yourself you will be looked upon as ethical by your peers, business clients, family etc..
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I agree with your point that you must protect yourself as well as others.
ReplyDeleteNice post, Clare.
ReplyDeleteNoah: Why do you think researchers should protect themselves as well as others?