7-1 Discussion: Ethical Concerns
In this discussion, you will describe ethical issues involved with your
research proposal and provide feedback to classmates on their plans for
handling ethical issues.
Include the following in your initial discussion post:
● Explain the ethical implications involved in your proposal.
● Describe ethical considerations related to the problem, intervention
(if appropriate), research methods, and design.
● Include in your discussion a brief description of the population of
interest and what kinds of ethical implications might be involved
with this population. You must explain the needs of your potential
population and how diversity may play a role (for example, diverse
cultural needs). Questions to consider:
○ Are you working with kids, older adults, inmates, or other
special populations?
○ Are you working with people who might have suffered a
trauma of some sort?
● If you think your study will have limited ethical implications, explain
how you have evaluated the topic for ethical considerations,
including the guidelines you have used.
● Finally, identify ways to mitigate or address any ethical issues.
