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 |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 7 FHEQ | Second Semester | 5 |
Aims |
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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 |
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(LO1) To produce a critical review of an ethical issue(s) related to your research investigation |
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(LO2) To demonstrate understanding of the theoretical and regulatory issues supporting good ethical research practice |
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(LO3) To demonstrate how to apply these theoretical and regulatory issues in practice |
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(LO4) To demonstrate skills in balancing dilemmas in research ethics |
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(S1) Problem solving/ critical thinking/ creativity analysing facts and situations and applying creative thinking to develop appropriate solutions. |
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(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 |
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(S3) Literacy application of literacy, ability to produce clear, structured written work and oral literacy - including listening and questioning |
Syllabus |
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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 |
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Teaching Method 1 - 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
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Private Study | 42 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 50 |
Assessment |
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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 | 0 | 100 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |