Ethics in research
Introduction
The fifth generic quality involves the development of a commitment
to ethical action and social responsibility as a researcher in a
discipline or professional area and as a leading citizen. Higher
degree by research
students should be aware of their ethical requirements
within the professional area and practice, and of the ethical
demands that arise from new knowledge generated by research in the
area.
UniSA resources
On campus workshops
Research Education Support Activities (RESA) offers on campus workshops relevant to ethics in research as part of the core series (eg Ethics proposal in the Business, social sciences and humanities commencing program and Understanding politics, ethics and financial aspects of research in the Sciences, engineering and technology advancing research program). Check the calendar for details of when these workshops are offered.
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Online workshops, courses and resources
Ethics and compliance index (RESA) provides links to online workshops, courses and resources.
ChemWatch offers web-based risk management resources on chemicals (ChemGold II), including independently researched Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and labelling information. Access ChemWatch (staff and student access only)
Other
Ethics and compliance (Research degrees) is a general guide to relevant services and processes for research students and supervisors.
Ethics and compliance (Research and Innovation Services) is the administrative site of the University, with all the information you need to know regarding
- human research ethics
- animal experimentation
- biohazards clearance
- use of human tissue
including meeting dates, deadlines for receiving applications and contact details.
Academic integrity for higher degrees by research provides information on: Statement of principle; Academic misconduct in higher degrees by research; Plagiarism in higher degrees by research; Use of text comparison software; and Procedures for investigating academic misconduct in research. This site includes online workshops:
Other resources
ATN LEAP Program is a resource for postgraduate research students (and their supervisors) at universities in the Australian Technology Network, which 'gives you the opportunity to improve your employment skills while you study'. Contact Graduate Studies Office for more information.
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Research Commercialisation module covers:
- Conceptions of research - from intellectual curiosity to commercial development
- Research and development locally and globally
- Commercialisation cycle - ethical and legal frameworks - intellectual property
- Marketing the idea - networking, presentation, applying for funding
- Forming start-up companies and securing venture capital
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) website provides information on research and more specifically ethical issues. There is a Publications page with the option to use a search facility or go to a full list of current publications. The topics list includes Ethics - Animal and Ethics - Human. Downloadable PDF files of documents are available.