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Research Ethics
Discusses the main ethical issues and principles used when conducting research with human subjects. Links to the University IRB are included. 

What is Ethics in Research & Why is It Important?
When most people think of ethics (or morals), they think of rules for distinguishing between right and wrong, such as the Golden Rule ("Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"), a code of professional conduct like the Hippocratic Oath ("First of all, do no harm"), a religious creed like the Ten Commandments ("Thou Shalt not kill..."), or a wise aphorisms like the sayings of Confucius. This is the most common way of defining "ethics": ethics are norms for conduct that distinguish between or acceptable and unacceptable behavior.

Research Ethics
Goodstein has acquired lots of experience in the area of research ethics and has found that serious misconduct is rare, but that doesn't mean that measures to protect science aren't needed. 

Ethics Modules
Why a rock climbing photo? When we began this modular series, the metaphor of exploration (geography, maps and mountain climbing) came to mind. These modules are like pocket guides; keep them in the glove compartment when you want to clarify the best technique to use when faced with a circuitous passage. On a given day you may want to consult with one expert; for a different rock formation you may need someone else. 

Kerlins.net > Research Ethics
This paper examines concepts of ethics in qualitative research. The paper begins with an exploration of traditional Western moral thought on which conventional bioethics is based. 

Ethics Resources on WWW
Publications & Policies/ Articles On-Line Academic Centres/ Government Agencies & Committees/ Misc