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Ethical Research Methods and Practice in the Twenty-First Century

Ethical Research Methods and Practice in the Twenty-First Century

Chi Anyansi-Archibong
Copyright: © 2015 |Pages: 18
ISBN13: 9781466685628|ISBN10: 146668562X|EISBN13: 9781466685635
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-8562-8.ch001
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Anyansi-Archibong, Chi. "Ethical Research Methods and Practice in the Twenty-First Century." Contemporary Issues Surrounding Ethical Research Methods and Practice, edited by Chi B. Anyansi-Archibong, IGI Global, 2015, pp. 1-18. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-8562-8.ch001

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Anyansi-Archibong, C. (2015). Ethical Research Methods and Practice in the Twenty-First Century. In C. Anyansi-Archibong (Ed.), Contemporary Issues Surrounding Ethical Research Methods and Practice (pp. 1-18). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-8562-8.ch001

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Anyansi-Archibong, Chi. "Ethical Research Methods and Practice in the Twenty-First Century." In Contemporary Issues Surrounding Ethical Research Methods and Practice, edited by Chi B. Anyansi-Archibong, 1-18. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2015. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-8562-8.ch001

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Abstract

The growing record of unethical and socially irresponsible behavior among people of all ages and in all walks of life is a major concern for society at large. With advancements in technology and globalization these concerns have intensified, become more diverse and complex, and transcended national borders. This introductory chapter examines both the philosophical views of ethics and the contemporary issues surrounding research methods and practice. The chapter explores and summaries major contemporary issues in research methods and practice such as media research, cyber ethics, patents/trademark violations, collaborations, privacy issues, as well as the implications for both the micro and macro levels of the society. In addition to identifying the existing ethical concerns in research and practice, the final section sets the scene for discussions from the contributing authors and proposes recommendations and the need to address these ethical issues at all levels including research institutions, for-profit/not-for-profit organizations such as the United Nations and professional organizations.

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