Ethics are important to make sure that we do not harm participants. Ethics covers content such as safety, privacy, confidentiality, and respect for participants.
This is an overview video where I give a high level explanation of the readings and describe this week's tasks.
This video gives an overview of research ethics and the IRB process.
PDF of the slides from the lecture
This chapter will give you a general idea of what's involved in your final project.
Sheppard covers the basics that will prepare you to complete the CITI training.
This article gives a good overview of how IRBs work in practice as well as three potential ways a librarian could be involved with an IRB.
This article gives an a framework for doing research with an indigenous population.
For future archivists. This paper gives a frustrating account of a student's experience working with an IRB to obtain approval to complete an oral history project.
Read the appendices to see what is and isn't considered Research at UAlbany.
These readings are optional but will give you more context.
The common rule that governs what is Research.
Due:
This certificate is required by UA in order to complete human subjects research. You must complete the entire 13 module course, IRB: Human Subject Research (Investigators, Advisors). When finished, upload your certificate to Blackboard.
Due:
You will find an article that deals with doing research with a marginalized community, summarize it (50-100 words) and then explain for everyone how the researchers conducted their study ethically. Then, respond to two classmates.
Due:
Please email me (or post to the Ask a Question discussion board) any questions you have about the research proposal assignment.
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