This week, our workshop focuses research ethics and power in the research relationship. We will start this assignment in class.
Free Write on the Research Relationship
Consider the potential participants of your study (topic listed is the research study) and reflect on your own social location and theirs. Write a paragraph that responds to the following prompts.
How might differences or similarities in educational background, socioeconomic position, race, gender, age, and/or other characteristics shape the research process, including voluntary participation, risks and benefits, and other ethical considerations?
What steps could you take to: ensure informed consent? mitigate risks? protect privacy? as you go about completing your research