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Research Ethics for Beginners

Overview

This course equips you with the skills and knowledge you need to engage with historical and contemporary research ethics and consider procedural research ethics codes. It teaches you to recognize what the expectations for a researcher are regarding research ethics. This will help you reflect on your identity and take steps to develop an aspirational research ethics stance.

Syllabus 5

  1. What Are Research Ethics? 1.5 hours

    This module introduces the foundations of research ethics and their importance in conducting high-quality human research. You will explore key ethical principles, examine how ethical considerations can vary across contexts and communities, and learn how to apply research ethics guidelines when desi…

  2. The History of Human Research Ethics 1.5 hours

    This module explores the historical foundations of human research ethics and the lessons learned from past examples of unethical research. You will examine how research ethics standards have evolved, develop an understanding of the responsibilities researchers have towards participants, and recogni…

  3. The Role of Human Research Ethics Boards 1.5 hours

    This module explores the ethical principles, frameworks, and governance structures that guide contemporary human research. You will examine the core concepts of beneficence, autonomy, and justice, learn about the role of research ethics boards and review processes, and consider how evolving researc…

  4. Culturally Responsive Research Ethics 1.5 hours

    This module explores how researchers can move beyond minimum ethical requirements and adopt a more reflective, culturally responsive approach to research ethics. You will examine a range of ethical frameworks, consider how identity, culture, and power influence the research process, and learn how t…

  5. Research Ethics for Beginners Glossary and References 10 minutes

    In addition to the glossary you’ll find woven throughout the course, you can find the full glossary collated in one place here.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • Structured courses with graded quizzes, assignments and deadlines you can reset.
  • A shareable certificate from the university or company when you pay.
  • Financial aid is often approved for students in India (apply 15 days before you need it).
  • Self-paced: start any time.
  • A clear syllabus (5 parts) you can see before you start.

Disadvantages

  • Paid after a 7-day free trial (Coursera Plus or per course).
  • Some courses can be audited for free, but graded work and certificates need payment.

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Taught by

  • Sage Instructors

Sage Publications is in Tier 4: commercial training companies and platform-made courses of our institution ranking (58/100).

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