Ethics

 Last night we had a session with a module two focus we touched on areas within the framework of this module 

Literature review  - what have others said before you, how can you learn from buidling a map of what is around you, your subject area, how do you understand research design better by reading from the work of others experiences?...Sam has blogged on this recently also, do take a look and comment. https://sammurraymapp.blogspot.com/

Theoretical Frameworks - what is shaping and holding the space of your inquiry? Remember you are not expected to become philosophers here but you are expected to form opinions, values, a sense of your Self in the world and let this stance underpin your approach to research. Again, look at the work of others around you, what are they saying, how does it resonate with you? This is not about 'picking' a methodology for your research but more figuring out how you approach things in a way that is meaningful and informed.

Ethics - We touched briefly on ethics being multi-layered and the need through this phase of the MA particularly to look at the Ethical Considerations of your proposed inquiry AND the Ethical Procedures. There are clerly relationships between the two aspects of ethics here and it is important to think about the ethical considerations, the possible implications and impact of your inquiry on others (this should be discussed in your proposal) and to adhere to a process of ethical procedures - these are the actions you take to minimise harmful or negative impact of your research on others - this is addressed through your MORE application (online - Unihub).  Use the process of addressing the MORE application as a way of helping you to think about your ethical considerations. Look at the questions you are being asked in the MORE form, these are the questions you need to be asking yourself of your intended plans for the inquiry. What are your aims? What work have you considered already in this field? (literature), How will you approach the research? (methodology), How will you carry out the research? (methods), Who will need to participate in your research and WHY? Question the boxes you tick particularly around methods and participants -what is going to support you in understanding more about your area of inquiry, NOT who can you ask the questions of your research to and get answers. 

 

There is a recording of a session specifically on the MORE application process on unihub on your programme pages in the folder titled MORE - do watch it for reference.

Think of research as a journey of adventure (into your practice), rather than a hypothesis to prove.

Share your thoughts in the comments and continue to think through your blogs together...