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SPRING 2003 |
LIBRARY STUDIES 301H |
Information Research Methods and Systems |
You must have a clear understanding of the issues involved regarding research ethics. The following readings will highlight some of the most important issues.
First review and become familiar with policies and procedures of the Pennsylvania State University, Office of Research Protections.
Websites
Ethical Dilemmas in Program Evaluation and Research Design [Elizabeth K. LaPolt]
On Being A Scientist: Responsible Conduct In Research. Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy. National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine. National Academy Press, Washington D.C., 1995.
American Psychological Association http://www.apa.org/ethics/code.html and http://www.apa.org/science/research.html
AAAS Ethical and Legal Aspects of Human Subjects Research in Cyberspace
http://www.aaas.org/spp/sfrl/projects/intres/main.htm
Books
Encyclopedia of applied ethics. Ruth Chadwick, editor. San Diego: Academic Press, c1998. 4 v. BJ63.A66 1998. Pattee, Arts & Humanities Reference.
Moral reasoning in scientific research cases for teaching and assessment. Indiana University, Poynter Center, 2001.
Planning ethically responsible research: a guide for students and internal review boards. Sieber, Joan E. NY: Sage Publications, 1992. Q180.55.M67S54 1992.
"Research ethics". John Rowan. International Journal of Psychotherapy; vol 5, Jul 2000.
Research ethics: a reader. Elliott, Deni and Juy Sterms, eds. Hanover, NH: University Press of New England. Q180.55.M67R44 1997 [Altoona Campus]
Research ethics : cases and materials, edited by Robin Levin Penslar. Bloomington : Indiana University Press, c1995. Q180.55.M67R46 1995 Paterno - 4th Floor
Research misconduct: issues, implications, and strategies. Altman, Ellen and Peter Hernon, editors. Greenwich, Conn. Ablex Pub. Corp., 1997. Q180.55.67R49 1997. [Appendix A includes list of cases involving scientific misconduct]/
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of Research Integrity.