Social data and research ethics

By the end of the course, students can:

• Identify the principles of ethical research in the field of Social Sciences.
• Design, conduct and report research projects in accordance with ethical principles.
• Identify potential ethical conflicts in research design, conduct, and reporting.

Bos, J. (2020). Research Ethics for Students in the Social Sciences. Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-48415-6(Opens in a new tab)

Israel, M., & Hay, I. (2006). Research Ethics for Social Scientists. SAGE Publications, Ltd. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781849209779(Opens in a new tab)

and other assigned material from teachers

Completion methods (general description)

Completion of assigned tasks, and a final essay addressing ethical considerations in the design, or conduct, or final report of social science research

Assessment practices and criteria

Course is evaluated by assigned exercises.

Learning activities and methods

There are weekly exercise sessions where students can work on the assignments.

Target groups

Teaching period when the course will be offered

1

Recommended time or stage of studies for completion

Second year, first period for Master students.

First or second year for PhD students.

Study modules

Expiry of studies

Please see the instructions on expiry of studies(Opens in a new tab).

Languages of instruction

English

EQF level