Having a firm grasp of the ethical principles that will guide you as a researcher in your career are
essential. This can be difficult to put into words and even writing. Writing down the ethical
concepts will provide you with the confidence and map for you to conduct an ethical career. You
will express with confidence your own sense of identity and values related to your views on
ethics in research which are thoughtfully expressed and defended, and establishment of a
foundation of belief that will allow for future actions “that are honest, courageous, and consistent
with your beliefs.
INSTRUCTIONS
You will complete one 12-15 page (typed, double-spaced APA format with at least 5 biblical
verses and 10 sources [peer reviewed research and textbooks]).
The following is to be utilized as a guide for writing up your paper:
Write an introduction (provide a brief summary of ethics in human subjects research).
The body of the paper is where you will address your own mission statement and ethical
philosophy. Next how do they serve as your guiding light in ethical dilemmas discussed
within this course. How would they guide your decision making in the various aspects of
research including publication, data, human subjects, mentorship, etc… You will cite
specific ethical dilemmas that have been discussed in the course readings and discussion
board activities and how their mission statement will guide them through the scenarios.
You must include a concluding paragraph (or 2) that provides a brief summary of your
paper as well as gives some ideas as to your future evaluation/reflection of your current
ethical philosophy.
Components of the paper must include the following:
An introduction
A mission statement
Ethical philosophy
Integration of ethical dilemmas and how your philosophy guides your decisions
o publication
o data management
o protection of human subjects
o protection of animal subjects
o role of the IRB and informed consent
o mentorship
****Must include biblical perspective!!
