The Student's Guide to Research Ethics - Tapa dura

This title examines the ethical issues and questions which occur in university and professional research. The book helps both beginning and experienced researchers to identify ethical issues when they are conducting research, and attempts to resolve those issues. It examines ethical issues which arise throughout research, from the design stage through to data collection and analysis; investigates topical issues including consent, confidentiality, ethical questions in the dissemination of research; discusses ethical theories and how these may be applied towards resolving ethical problems; and provides examples of ethical dilemmas and case studies throughout the text. Insightful, wide-ranging and accessible, this is a valuable tool for both undergraduate and postgraduate students and professionals who research as part of their jobs.

Dr Paul Oliver is a principal lecturer in the School of Education and Professional Development at the University of Huddersfield. He has wide experience of teaching courses on research methods at postgraduate level, and thesis supervision for Masters, Ed.D. and Ph.D. degrees. He has published in the fields of education, philosophy and comparative religion.