Assignment task
Produce a 1000 word written report on the ethical considerations of the research proposal submitted earlier. The report should contain
-Aim of your research-In one sentence explain what you intend to find out. -Objectives of your research -Methodology. Briefly reiterate the Approach, Design, Methods and Participants, Validity and reliability, Data analysis
-Ethical considerations. This is the main section of your assignment and you are expected to identify and discuss ethical issues relevant to your research. -Respect for the autonomy, privacy and dignity of individuals and communities.
Explain what procedures you are going to put in place for valid consent, confidentiality, anonymity and fair treatment. These could include the Participant information form; Participant Consent form; -Scientific integrity.
Explain what measures you will be taking to ensure that your research is based on authentic data that you have collected from the participants described in your “methods” section. -Social responsibility.
Explain how your research supports and reflect respect for the dignity and integrity of persons and organisations involved. Explain how your research contributes to the “common good”. -Maximising benefit and minimising harm.
Explain what you will be doing to avoid potential risk to the personal values, invasion of privacy and risk to psychological well-being of your participants and organisations. Explain who could benefit from your findings and how. References-List using Harvard standard the sources used to support your report Ethics checklist.
Module code and title:
Assignment No. and type:
CW2: Critical reflections of ethical issues
Assessment weighting:
30%
This assignment has been designed to provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your achievement of the following module learning outcomes:
LO 4 Critically engage in the ethical considerations of conducting research projects and the associated difficulties associated with the ethics involved in research decision-making.
LO5 Demonstrate transferable skills including time management, project management, listening, negotiation, written communication skills, independent learning and advanced research skills
Task requirements
Read this carefully and comply fully:
Follow the course guidelines regarding submitting work, as below (e.g. electronic or paper copies).
Pages should be numbered.
All work to be submitted as Arial 12 font with 1.5 line spacing.
All writing should be in the third person passive.
Written work must be word-processed
The module title and code number must be clearly marked on the front cover.
Work you submit for assessment must be properly referenced – a guide to the Harvard system of referencing can be found on the Bucks website at bucks.ac.uk/referencing.
You may seek clarification from the module tutor at any time.
There is no excuse for failing to submit your work in accordance with the guidance, work that does not meet the necessary standards in that respect will be marked accordingly.
No collaboration is allowed.
Referencing and research requirements
Reference your work according to the Harvard style as defined in Cite Them Right Online (http://www.citethemrightonline.com). This information is also available in book form: Pears, R. and Shields, G. (2019) Cite them right: the essential reference guide. 11th edition. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. Copies are available via the University library. A “Guide to referencing” is also available on LSST Connect
How your work will be assessed
Your work will be assessed on the extent to which it demonstrates your achievement of the stated learning outcomes for this assignment (see above) and against other key criteria as defined by your programme team.
See marking criteria grid provided below for how each element/task of the assessment will be marked and the corresponding weighting of marks for each element/task required. BM631 CW2 30% weighting 2020-202
