Weekly Learning Activity Instructions: Ethics in Research
Objective:
Engage with this week’s learning activity to deepen your understanding of the importance of ethics in research. This activity involves reading a key article and summarizing its main concerns.
Instructions:
- Reading Assignment:
- Visit the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) website.
- Read the article titled, “What Is Ethics in Research & Why Is It Important?” to gain insights into the ethical considerations and principles that guide research practices. [link below]
- Summary Writing:
- After reading the article, write a comprehensive summary that captures the essence of the author’s main concerns.
- Your summary should be NO MORE THAN 500 words in length.
- Highlight key points discussed in the article, including ethical challenges, principles, and the significance of maintaining ethical standards in research.
- Provide specific examples or case studies mentioned in the article that illustrate the importance of ethical conduct in research.
- Review and Submission:
- Prior to submission, carefully review the assignment rubric to ensure your summary meets the required criteria.
- Ensure your summary is well-organized, clearly written, and free of grammatical errors.
- Support your points with references to the article and other relevant scholarly sources, if needed.
Additional Guidelines:
- Use headings and subheadings to organize your summary and enhance readability.
- Reflect on how the ethical principles discussed in the article can be applied to your own research or professional practice.
- Adhere to academic writing standards, including proper citation and formatting.
Visit the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences website and read the article titled, “What Is Ethics in Research & Why Is It Important?”: