Module Details
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title DOING ETHICAL RESEARCH
Code SOCI527
Coordinator Ms AL Hardwick
Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology
Louiseha@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2020-21 Level 7 FHEQ Second Semester 5

Aims

1. To develop an understanding of the philosophical theories and principles underpinning ethical practice in research.

2. To develop an understanding of the legal and regulatory issues that underpin the formal ethical review process.

3. To develop an awareness of ethical considerations when working with the contested categories of ‘vulnerable’ groups and with sensitive topics and issues (the ethics of care).

4. To develop skills at balancing dilemmas in research ethics.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) To produce a critical review of an ethical issue(s) related to your research investigation

(LO2) To demonstrate understanding of the theoretical and regulatory issues supporting good ethical research practice

(LO3) To demonstrate how to apply these theoretical and regulatory issues in practice

(LO4) To demonstrate skills in balancing dilemmas in research ethics

(S1) Problem solving/ critical thinking/ creativity analysing facts and situations and applying creative thinking to develop appropriate solutions.

(S2) Research management developing a research strategy, project planning and delivery, risk management, formulating questions, selecting literature, using primary/secondary/diverse sources, collecting & using data, applying research methods, applying ethics

(S3) Literacy application of literacy, ability to produce clear, structured written work and oral literacy - including listening and questioning

Syllabus
 

The syllabus for the module contains two elements (i) The theoretical and regulatory principles underpinning the process for formal ethical review (ii) The practice of research ethics when working with ‘vulnerable’ groups or ‘sensitive’ issues (the ethics of care).

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Hybrid - asynchronous pre-recorded material; f2f synchronous workshop, safety permitting. Teaching will combine online and face-to-face engagement. The workshop will be synchronous and take place over a day. The morning half will be online while the afternoon half may be delivered face-to-face, depending on the teaching/learning context in the light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Individual supervision will be with online or face-to-face again, depending on the teaching/learning context.
The workshops will be supported by resources on Canvas and a short recording of key information covered in the workshop.

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours   8

         8
Timetable (if known)   480 mins X 1 totaling 8
  		         
Private Study 42
TOTAL HOURS 50

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
A Critical Review of a specific ethical issue (s) relating to your research There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Ass  1,500 Words    100       

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.