[Graduate-research-list] "Research Ethics" SGRS Seminar - 14th October - 2A17 - 2pm

[Sylvia Barnes]

'Research Ethics' 


Professor Sandra Marshall, Deputy Principal

Cottrell 2A17,  2pm - 4pm

14th October 2004 

 

An introduction to ethics. A general discussion of the issues surrounding
the ethical conduct of research, to include plagiarism. What is knowledge,
what is an explanation?  An overview of some important trends in philosophy
of science is given, including the distinction between facts and values. 

 

How far do, or should ethical considerations impinge on research? Is it just
to do with plagiarism? Is research simply about the pursuit of knowledge or
are there other values that underpin it? 

Whose interests does research serve? Just yours? Who pays for it? Does that
matter so long as the research gets done? Suppose that a piece of research
results in beneficial knowledge could it nonetheless be corrupt?

 

These are questions which impinge on all research, not just scientific
research. Participants in this seminar will be expected to take a critical
and analytical look at them, whatever their area of research interest.

 

There are still places available on this session - if you wish to register,
please email me or the gradlist.

 

Thanks

 
Sylvia Barnes
Secretary, Planning & Research Office
Room 3B1
x 7041
 
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