'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