The document discusses ethics in research. It defines ethics as rules that distinguish between right and wrong and norms of conduct. It states that while some ethical norms are commonsense, their interpretation and application can differ depending on individuals' values and experiences. The document also discusses how ethics involves studying standards of conduct in fields like medicine. Additionally, it notes that research ethics is important as it promotes values like knowledge, truth, collaboration, and accountability to the public. The document concludes by listing some key principles of research ethics such as honesty, objectivity, and protecting human subjects.

1. Gopal Krishna Sharma
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Department of Computer Science
Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalya
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2. Ethics(or morals) are rules for distinguishing between right and wrong
Golden Rule (“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”)
Ethics- “norms for conduct” that distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable behaviour
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3. Most people learn it at home, school or social setting
Moral development occurs throughout the life
Ethical norms are so ubiquitous that one might be tempted to regard them as simple commonsense
On the other hand, if morality were nothing more than commonsense, then why are there so many ethical disputes and issues in our society?
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4. All people recognize some common ethical norms
But different individuals interpret, apply and balance these norms in different ways
In light of their own values and life experiences
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5. Another way of defining ethics focuses on the disciple of study standards of conduct, such as philosophy, theology, law, psychology , sociology or computer science.
Example: a medical ethicist is someone who studies ethical standards in medicine
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6. One may also define ethics as a method, procedure, or perspective for deciding how to act and for analyzing complex problems and issues
For instance, in considering a complex issue like global warming, one may take an economic, ecological, political or ethical perspective on the problem.
While economist might examine the cost and benefits of various policies related to global warming, an environmental ethicist should examine the ethical values and principles at stake
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7. Many different disciplines, institutions and professionals have norms for behavior that suits their particular aims and goal
Ethical norms also serve the aims or goals of research and apply to people who conduct scientific research or other scholar or creative activities.
There is even a specialized discipline, research ethics, which studies these norms
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8. Norms promote aims of research (such as knowledge, truth and avoidance of error)
Values that are essential to collaborative work
Research to held accountable to public
Help to build public support
Promote moral and social values
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9. Many different professional associations, government agencies, and universities have adopted specific codes, rules and policies relating to research ethics.
In every university Ethical Committee is must, in whose supervision all researches has to be conducted
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10. Honesty
Objectivity
Integrity
Carefulness
Openness
Respect for Intellectual Property
Confidentiality
Responsible Publication
Responsible Mentoring
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11. Respect for colleagues
Social Responsibility
Non-Discrimination
Competence
Legality
Animal Care
Human Subject Protection
Ethical Decision Making in Research
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12. It starts from selection of the topic
Continues till the research finishes
Even then after
Gratitude for every one and proper referencing for every content
Intellectual Property Right (IPR)
Following Cyber laws
Avoiding Plagiarism
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13. Prepared with the help of the contribution from the
Reference http;//www.niehs.nih.gov/research/resources
David B. Resnik, JD, Ph.D.
What is Ehics in Research and Why is it important
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