Social issues 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.
Indigenous research (Research
and Innovation Services) outlines UniSA procedures for undertaking research
with Indigenous participants.
Research outside Australia and
in the workplace may also have social and cultural implications.
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
Unpacking the moral maze: Ethical guidelines for social researchers (Committee on Ethics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Lancaster University, UK) is a website that offers guidelines 'aimed at helping social researchers to reach an equitable and satisfactory resolution of their dilemmas'. Some information has a local application but some can be applied more broadly.