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Section 3 Ethics

Engaging in research with human subjects is a moral and ethical endeavour. Structures have been created nationally and locally to ensure that researchers operate ethically as they engage in their research. As Action Researchers you too, must understand the need for ethical guidelines and oversight. The University of prince edward island requires that you be informed and follow the ethical guidlines that have been adopted by the institution. It is also recognized that institutions in which you plan to conduct your Action research will have ethical guidelines that must be adhered to and understood.

This section of the course will address the ethical issues surrounding any kind of human subject research and in particular Action Research.

Readings for this section are:

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2. Ethics Guidelines from your home institution.

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Assignments for this section:

1. After participating in the classes which discuss these topics and reading the required and other reads please address the following questions in your research journal:

A. Describe how you understand this material - how could it contribute to your understanding of your professional activities? B. What have you found to be clear and intuitive in this material? Why? C. What have you found to be confusing and/or needs further exploration?

2. Complete the online Introductory Tutorial for the TriCouncil Policy Statement for Research Involving Humans. You can find the tutorial in English at: [|http://www.pre.ethics.gc.ca/english/tutorial/] The completion certificate is required in order for the UPEI Research Ethics Board to consider your proposal.