Course Title: Research Ethics
Course Description:
This is a basic introduction to some fundamental ethical principles in the conduct of research. It will also provide an example of a typical application for ethical approval form (one used here in Swansea
University) and advice regarding the completion of such a form.
No prior knowledge of research ethics is presumed.
By the end of the session you should be able to:
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Understand the meaning and importance of basic principles of ethical research
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Understand the importance of the ‘means/ends’ distinction in the context of research
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Understand the meaning, importance of, and limits to respecting the autonomy of research participants
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Understand relevant ethical principles in research on people who may not be able to consent.
Target Audience: This course is aimed at students at any stage of research
Pre-requisites: n/a
Session preparation: n/a
Format of Delivery: Face to Face
Please remember to arrive on time for a course – places are limited and offered on a first come first serve basis.
Don’t forget to keep a record of your attendance as this will count towards the Postgraduate
Research Skills Award