Ethics

Ethics is an integral part of conducting research. Ethical dilemmas will often present themselves in the form of conflicts and/or concerns over the best and most appropriate ways to conduct your research. Being ethical in your research means balancing the pursuit of knowledge gathering with the best interests of the participants, the population, and society. Below are some resources and guidelines on the ethical considerations for specific communities and populations.

 

See resources below for more information to support your research.

These standards build upon the Norms for Evaluation for the UN system. They are drawn from best practice of UNEG members. They are intended to guide the establishment of the institutional framework,...
CORE provides an applied approach to the guidance provided in TCPS 2. This self-paced course is a media-rich learning experience that features interactive exercises and multi-disciplinary examples....
The Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS or the Policy) is a joint policy of Canada’s three federal research agencies – the Canadian Institutes of Health...
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