First, choose a research article that reports the results of an original research study. Choose an article published within the last five years.
What did the research study entail? Provide a brief summary of the purpose of the research, methodology, and results.
How do the ethical standards of Section 8 of the Ethics Code apply to the research you reviewed? Use the following questions as a starting point. Then, examine further the degree to which the researchers addressed these and other aspects of the research in accordance with the ethical standards.
Were humans or animals involved in the study?
What did the informed consent process entail?
Were the participants recorded in any way?
How was the anonymity of participants maintained?
Did the researchers use deception?
Was the study reviewed through an IRB process?
Were participants harmed in any way?
Overall, how ethical would you rate the study?
What recommendations would you provide to the researchers for improving the ethical nature of the study if it were replicated in the future?
