Understanding Research Ethics
Research in this lab often involves working with people, their experiences and data. Which puts an emphasis of how important it is to follow ethical practices that protect participants and ensure responsible work.
Ethics is not just about rules – it is about respect, safety and accountability.
Required Trainings
All Students Are Required To Complete:
- CITI Human Subjects Basic Training
Graduate Students May Also Complete :
- Research Security & integrity Training (RSIT)
These trainings ensure you are prepared to participate in research responsibility.
Lab Expectations
As A Lab Member You Are Expected To:
- Attend Meetings And Complete Check-ins
- Take Responsibility For Your Own schedule
- Stay Organized & Communicate Clearly
- Document Your work through lab Notebooks
- Be Honest And Accountable
- Set Realistic And Meaningful Goals
Types Of Work In The Lab
You May Be Involved In…
- Research & Data Collection
- Design and Prototyping
- Writing & Analysis
- Project Planning
- Dissemination (Websites, media and Publications)
Busy Work: Ethics Scenario
Read A Situation (Example: Handling participant data)
- What Is The Issue?
- What Should Be Done?
- Why Does It Matter?
- Why Is Ethics Important In Research?
- What Responsibilities Do I Have As A Researcher?
- How Will I Stay Accountable In My Work?
Work Product
Create A Research Responsibility Checklist