Ethics in Research

Ethics in Research

Research is one of the most successful means of obtaining a wide

variety of information concerning limited or broad topics. However,

abundant as this information may be, it is important to maintain an

ethical outlook to all research topics. As research and its subsequent

experimentations advance in light of new generations, the idea of

ethics becomes a more prominent issue. Researchers must be aware of

the conflicts that their research may bring about. They must know how

to address their findings in a moral way appealing to the pro and

cons. Researchers can not simply accumulate data. Coupled with data is

the process of analysis, where researchers manipulate their findings

into the dominion of the present society and morals. Areas such as

biomedical and social-scientific research contain some of the most

ethically challenging advances. Biomedical research offers society

some of the most technologically advanced resources ranging from

treatments of diseases to gene manipulated food. Of course these

advances can be useful to a thriving society, but is it morally right?

Where do we draw the line for what is necessary and what is possible?

In social-scientific research, the same problems arise. We see issues

that cause moral conflict concerning a variety of sources that affect

society. Many authors and researchers alike face the problem of

biases, which is the issue of trying to appeal equal and moral to all

groups of society. Whether researching biomedical, social-sciences,

history, or any other topic, it is necessary to maintain and recognize

ethical issues that may arise.

One contemporary issue of ethics in bi...

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...dent that data and analysis

must be worked in together to give research the application and

understanding necessary to the reader. Biomedical and social-science

research offers some of the most advanced applications to society and

its people. Therefore research on these topics must address ethics and

morals in a way that reflects the current society. It is apparent that

as society grows; research becomes more advanced, introducing new

ideas and methods that require moral debate.

Works Cited

1. National Institute on Health. Stem Cell Basics. 12 August 2005. 4

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http://stemcells.nih.gov/info/basics/basics1.asp>

2. Social Concerns arising form the New Genetics. 15 September 2004.

4 September 2005 <

http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/elsi/elsi.shtml>