Research ethicsLaajuus (1 - 2 cr)

Objective

At the completion of this course the doctoral researcher is able to:
1. recognise and analyse key research ethical questions
2. formulate ethical research plans and responses to ethical challenges by applying key ethical theories and approaches
3. recognise and understand key ethical principles guiding research and how they apply to research work
4. understand the Finnish Responsible Conduct of Research guidelines, processes for dealing with research misconduct, and processes for applying research license or ethical review
5. identify rights and responsibilities as a researcher
6. understand how ethical decisions and choices influence society and research community.

Content

This is a national online course on research ethics, taught online. You can take either 1 study credit or 2 study credits. The 2-credit workload comprises 46 hours of independent study and 8 hours of workshops with compulsory attendance. 1 ETCS course comprises of 28 hours of independent online work.

Qualifications

Doctoral researchers. Recommended for first or second year of study.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass/fail

Further information

You can contact Henriikka on ethics.for.research@gmail.com or via Moodle message facility.