The document discusses ethics in research and the importance of receiving IRB approval before beginning any research. It notes that receiving IRB approval is just the beginning of ethical considerations, which must be maintained throughout the entire research process, from planning to publication. It prompts the reader to consider what ethical challenges may arise in their topic area and how guidelines in Walden's IRB documents could impact their choice of research population, setting, or design. Finally, it provides reading assignments on research design, ethics, and the IRB approval process.