1) Demonstrate a critical awareness of the principles that guide research
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning

2) Critically appraise procedural issues around data collection, analysis and storage of data
Application
Knowledge and Understanding
Enquiry
Reflection

3) Design an ethically appropriate research project in your subject area
Applicatio
Problem Solving
Enquiry

4) Present a key ethical issue and critically evaluate the impact of this
Enquiry
Analysis
Communication

1. To present a poster detailing a key ethical issue. 50%

2. To design an appropriate research project within your subject area and to complete an appropriate ethical form for the project. The project will then go on to form the project to be studied in the Independent Major Project 50% 2000 words

Assessment 1 is linked to LO’s 1, 2 and 4.
Assessment 2 is linked to LO 1-3

This module has been designed to enable you to undertake an in-depth critical analysis of research ethics currently used in a variety of subject areas. The debate and discussions within this module will introduce you to a range of different research designs across subject areas. In addition, you will discuss known governance challenges, along with ethical analysis and complex moral choices. In practical terms this module will provide an overview of the existing regulatory landscape for research and how these regulations and ethical frameworks work.

You will learn how to design an ethical informed consent. Within this module you will understand that research ethics is not just about writing guidelines that professionals have to follow but about the practice through discourse and regulatory frameworks. You will understand that ethics review is not an application of bureaucracy and a burden for researchers but an arena where researchers discuss their projects, receive advice and practice their ethics skills.

Additionally, you gain knowledge about the patient and public engagement in relation to its importance in research governance and ethics.

This module is aimed at providing space for contextualized reflections on research with a focus on appropriate research design, conduct of research, regulation and data storage.

Taught sessions

14 hours of taught sessions will be provided throughout the semester. This will include but not limited to, ethical principles guiding research practice, data collection, analysis, storage of data, working with human and non-human participants, Patient and public engagement in research, research governance and applying for ethical approval,

Guided Independent Study
The student is expected to engage in 286 hours of independent study. This will include, but is not limited to, arranging meetings with their Research Supervisor, engaging with relevant literature, examining subject specific ethical issues and preparing and completing assessments.

Oliver (2010) The Student's Guide To Research Ethics (Open Up Study Skills). Open University Press: Maidenhead
Chambers, R & Boath, E.H. (2007) Clinical effectiveness and Clinical Governance Made Easy. 4th Edition. Abingdon, Radcliffe Medical Press

Access to the online library, blackboard, Voicethread and Turnitin is required.