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| + | Research ethics involves the application of fundamental <span class="mw-redirect">ethical</span> principles to a variety of topics involving [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Research Research], including [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific_research Scientific research].<ref name="Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Research_ethics">Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Research_ethics</ref> The principal aim of research ethics according to the [http://www.esrc.ac.uk/about-esrc/information/research-ethics.aspx ethics review from economic and social research council (ESRC)] is, as far as possible, to protect all groups involved in research: participants, institutions, funders and researchers throughout the lifetime of the research and into the dissemination process. Research integrity is closely linked. | ||
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| + | = 6 Key Principles = | ||
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| + | from the [http://www.esrc.ac.uk/_images/framework-for-research-ethics-09-12_tcm8-4586.pdf Framework for Research Ethics]<ref name="Economic and Social Research Council (UK) - http://www.esrc.ac.uk/about-esrc/information/research-ethics.aspx">Economic and Social Research Council (UK) - http://www.esrc.ac.uk/about-esrc/information/research-ethics.aspx</ref>:<br/> | ||
#Research should be designed, reviewed and undertaken to ensure integrity, quality and transparency. | #Research should be designed, reviewed and undertaken to ensure integrity, quality and transparency. | ||
| − | #Research staff and participants must normally be informed fully about the purpose, methods and intended possible uses of the research, what their participation in the research entails and what risks, if any, are involved. [...] | + | #Research staff and participants must normally be informed fully about the purpose, methods and intended possible uses of the research, what their participation in the research entails and what risks, if any, are involved. [...] |
#The confidentiality of information supplied by research participants and the anonymity of respondents must be respected. | #The confidentiality of information supplied by research participants and the anonymity of respondents must be respected. | ||
#Research participants must take part voluntarily, free from any coercion. | #Research participants must take part voluntarily, free from any coercion. | ||
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#The independence of research must be clear, and any conflicts of interest or partiality must be explicit. | #The independence of research must be clear, and any conflicts of interest or partiality must be explicit. | ||
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| + | = Further Information = | ||
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| + | *[[Portal:Impacts#Research|Impact Portal on energypedia]]<br/> | ||
| + | *Economic and Social Research Council (UK), for more information [http://www.esrc.ac.uk/about-esrc/information/research-ethics.aspx click here].<br/> | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:26, 8 August 2014
Overview
Research ethics involves the application of fundamental ethical principles to a variety of topics involving Research, including Scientific research.[1] The principal aim of research ethics according to the ethics review from economic and social research council (ESRC) is, as far as possible, to protect all groups involved in research: participants, institutions, funders and researchers throughout the lifetime of the research and into the dissemination process. Research integrity is closely linked.
6 Key Principles
from the Framework for Research Ethics[2]:
- Research should be designed, reviewed and undertaken to ensure integrity, quality and transparency.
- Research staff and participants must normally be informed fully about the purpose, methods and intended possible uses of the research, what their participation in the research entails and what risks, if any, are involved. [...]
- The confidentiality of information supplied by research participants and the anonymity of respondents must be respected.
- Research participants must take part voluntarily, free from any coercion.
- Harm to research participants must be avoided in all instances.
- The independence of research must be clear, and any conflicts of interest or partiality must be explicit.
Further Information
- Impact Portal on energypedia
- Economic and Social Research Council (UK), for more information click here.
References
- ↑ Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Research_ethics
- ↑ Economic and Social Research Council (UK) - http://www.esrc.ac.uk/about-esrc/information/research-ethics.aspx
