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Overview
"The book provides opportunities for unusually good discussions of ethical problems that can confront researchers in any field." —Religious Studies Review
"... this book provides a ready-made package for the teaching of ethics in research." —Journal of Third World Studies
"... Research Ethics is an extremely useful and stimulating book... recommended for wide classroom use on both the undergraduate and graduate level as well as for all academic library collections." —Journal of Information Ethics
"... an excellent introduction into research ethics." —Journal of College Science Teaching
"A useful supplement to faculty teaching courses on scientific ethics and a resource for instructors who give lectures on the topic in more general courses." —Robert L. Sprague, Director, Institute for Research on Human Development
"This book is important because it defines and clarifies subtle ethical issues present but not necessarily easily recognizable as such in the everyday conduct of research."—Doody’s Health Sciences Book Review Journal
"A very useful text for courses dealing with ethics in the research setting." —Science, Technology & Society
"... a welcome collection of materials that can be used in a variety of ways by those who are genuinely concerned that scientific research remain faithful to its ideals." —American Journal of Human Genetics
"This clearly written, reader-friendly book addresses the need for systematic education in research ethics and suggests that researchers themselves are the best teachers for their students.... The scenarios are realistic..., well presented, and organized around a series of topics that are both diverse and relevant to the practicing investigator."—American Journal of Psychiatry
"... a landmark teaching tool... " —Science Books & Films [an "Editor’s Choice" book]
"I think this book is an excellent introduction into research ethics. The material is presented in an exceptionally thought-provoking manner, and it serves as a reference guide and as a source for seminar topics" —Robert H. Tamarin, Journal of College Science Teaching
This comprehensive casebook for teaching research ethics in the sciences and the humanities covers such topics as plagiarism, confidentiality, conflict of interest, fraud and misconduct, the reporting of data, and the participation of human and animal subjects in research. An annotated bibliography will help instructors identify resources to use as supplements to cases, assist readers who are developing courses in research ethics, and aid further research on the subject.
Synopsis
"The book provides opportunities for unusually good discussions of ethical problems that can confront researchers in any field." — Religious Studies Review
"... this book provides a ready-made package for the teaching of ethics in research." — Journal of Third World Studies
"... Research Ethics is an extremely useful and stimulating book... recommended for wide classroom use on both the undergraduate and graduate level as well as for all academic library collections." — Journal of Information Ethics
"... an excellent introduction into research ethics." — Journal of College Science Teaching
"A useful supplement to faculty teaching courses on scientific ethics and a resource for instructors who give lectures on the topic in more general courses." — Robert L. Sprague, Director, Institute for Research on Human Development
"This book is important because it defines and clarifies subtle ethical issues present but not necessarily easily recognizable as such in the everyday conduct of research." — Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Journal
"A very useful text for courses dealing with ethics in the research setting." — Science, Technology & Society
"... a welcome collection of materials that can be used in a variety of ways by those who are genuinely concerned that scientific research remain faithful to its ideals." — American Journal of Human Genetics
"This clearly written, reader-friendly book addresses the need for systematic education in research ethics and suggests that researchers themselves are the best teachers for their students.... The scenarios are realistic..., well presented, and organized around a series of topics that are both diverse and relevant to the practicing investigator." — American Journal of Psychiatry
"... a landmark teaching tool... " — Science Books & Films [an "Editor's Choice" book]
"I think this book is an excellent introduction into research ethics. The material is presented in an exceptionally thought-provoking manner, and it serves as a reference guide and as a source for seminar topics" — Robert H. Tamarin, Journal of College Science Teaching
This comprehensive casebook for teaching research ethics in the sciences and the humanities covers such topics as plagiarism, confidentiality, conflict of interest, fraud and misconduct, the reporting of data, and the participation of human and animal subjects in research. An annotated bibliography will help instructors identify resources to use as supplements to cases, assist readers who are developing courses in research ethics, and aid further research on the subject.
Doody Review Services
Reviewer:Kenneth C. Micetich, MD(Loyola University Medical Center)
Description:This book of case studies and materials in research ethics is the product of an exploration of research ethics with a working group of Indiana University's faculty and students. Most did not have formal professional training in ethics. The working group drafted, discussed, and refined the cases.
Purpose:The purpose of the book is to encourage faculty to discuss research ethics issues with their students. The varied backgrounds of the working group members debunk the myth that researchers cannot teach research ethics because they are not trained in ethics.
Audience:The book, designed for faculty and students at the postsecondary level, can be used as a student text as well as a resource for faculty engaged in teaching either a formal course in research ethics or in leading informal small group discussions. The instructional notes at the end of the book and the case index listing are particularly useful and the annotated bibliography is excellent.
Features:The book is divided into four parts. The introduction contains a justification for teaching research ethics, teaching strategies, and an understandable introduction to ethical theory. Parts 2 through 4 contain the cases with probing questions for discussion from the fields of biology, psychology, and history. Important issues covered include data reporting, genetic screening, limiting access to scholarly materials, coercion, deception in research, and human and animal participation in research. The cases are practical and stimulating. Illustrated principles are broadly applicable across disciplines. Unique and interesting are a series of cases dealing with the faculty-graduate student relationship.
Assessment:This book is important because it defines and clarifies subtle ethical issues present but not necessarily easily recognizable as such in the everyday conduct of research. It deliberately avoids discussion of easily recognized, flagrantly wrong, and frequently illegal research behavior.
Editorials
Reviewer: Kenneth C. Micetich, MD(Loyola University Medical Center)
Description: This book of case studies and materials in research ethics is the product of an exploration of research ethics with a working group of Indiana University's faculty and students. Most did not have formal professional training in ethics. The working group drafted, discussed, and refined the cases.
Purpose: The purpose of the book is to encourage faculty to discuss research ethics issues with their students. The varied backgrounds of the working group members debunk the myth that researchers cannot teach research ethics because they are not trained in ethics.
Audience: The book, designed for faculty and students at the postsecondary level, can be used as a student text as well as a resource for faculty engaged in teaching either a formal course in research ethics or in leading informal small group discussions. The instructional notes at the end of the book and the case index listing are particularly useful and the annotated bibliography is excellent.
Features: The book is divided into four parts. The introduction contains a justification for teaching research ethics, teaching strategies, and an understandable introduction to ethical theory. Parts 2 through 4 contain the cases with probing questions for discussion from the fields of biology, psychology, and history. Important issues covered include data reporting, genetic screening, limiting access to scholarly materials, coercion, deception in research, and human and animal participation in research. The cases are practical and stimulating. Illustrated principles are broadly applicable across disciplines. Unique and interesting are a series of cases dealing with the faculty-graduate student relationship.
Assessment: This book is important because it defines and clarifies subtle ethical issues present but not necessarily easily recognizable as such in the everyday conduct of research. It deliberately avoids discussion of easily recognized, flagrantly wrong, and frequently illegal research behavior.