Quick guide to course design
Do you teach research ethics? Here is a brief overview of relevant topics and resources that you can use in your courses.
Introduction to Research Ethics
Introduction to Research Ethics provides an overview of the fundamental norms of research ethics and shows how the various research ethics committees use ethical guidelines in their work.
Guidelines
In Norway, recognized research ethics norms are specified in research ethics guidelines. When teaching about research ethics, it is important to be aware of the legislation and guidelines that apply to your field. Here you will find an overview of the guidelines and legislation used in different disciplines.
Research ethics guidelines:
- Medical and health research (overview of guidelines, legislation, and manuals)
- Sciences and technology
- Social sciences and humanities
- General research ethics guidelines (do not replace discipline-specific guidelines)
Other guidelines and guides:
- Use of animals in research
- Internet research
- Research on human remains
- European guidelines for research integrity
Topic pages
We have developed topic pages on some central topics within research ethics. These pages contain short overview texts and references for further reading.
Research Ethics Library
The Research Ethics Library is a collection of articles written by experts, cases for discussion, literature references, and other supplementary resources on research ethics.
Topics that may be especially important in teaching:
- Data protection and responsibility concerning the individual
- Research on particular groups
- Integrity and collegiality
- Methods
Cases for discussion
We have many cases that can be used to stimulate discussion on various topics in research ethics.
You can find a list of all cases here.
Publications
The research ethics committees have published many reports and anthologies on different research ethics topics. Here you will find a selection of publications that may be useful in teaching:
- Big Data in research
- Research integrity in Norway - results from a nationwide survey on research ethics (PDF)
- Statement on research ethics in artificial intelligence (PDF)
- Cross-cultural Child Research – Ethical Issues
Other resources
Depending on the type of project to be carried out, prior approval of the research is often required. In particular, the institution’s Data Protection Officer (or SIKT) and the Regional Committees for Medical and Health Research Ethics (REK) may be relevant, depending on the field. This is something teachers should make students aware of.
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