EUQ662 Ethics and Integrity in Educational Research
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| Unit code: | EUQ662 |
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| Credit points: | 6 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $289 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $1,608 |
| International unit fee | $2,172 |
Unit Outline: Session-2A 2025, QUT Online, Online
| Unit code: | EUQ662 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 6 |
Overview
This unit develops understanding of the ethical considerations which underpin the design, development, review, and conduct of contemporary educational research. It introduces you to the core principles and behaviours that characterise the responsible conduct of research. You will learn why research ethics and integrity are so important, and how these issues relate to different research methodologies and special populations.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of research principles (CLO 1.2)
- Demonstrate cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice (CLO 2.2)
- Demonstrate communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences (CLO 2.3)
- Demonstrate ability to apply knowledge and skills to plan and execute a significant piece of research-based scholarship (CLO 3.2).
Content
This unit will cover the following content areas:
1. Historical events and landmark cases highlighting the importance of research ethics and integrity
2. Principles, policy, and practice frameworks for the responsible conduct of research
3. Ethical considerations in the design, development, conduct and review of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research (part 1)
4. Ethical considerations in the design, development, conduct and review of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research (part 2)
5. Ethical considerations specific to participants including special populations
6. The what, why, and how of ethical review.
Learning Approaches
In this unit you will have opportunities for participation in synchronous and asynchronous seminars blended with online resources and individual reading and study. The unit is designed to be innovative, flexible, and will cater for diverse student needs by providing opportunities for students to engage deeply with intellectual theory pertinent to their professional work and to develop competencies in the use of online learning technologies.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
You will gain formative feedback in this unit by participating in online discussions with peers, short online quizzes, and via interactions with peers and teachers during class time (on-campus or online). You will receive summative feedback via written comments on your assessment piece and marks against each of the assessment criteria.
Assessment
Overview
There will be a single summative assessment piece at the end of the unit which requires you to take the role of reviewer for a proposal for ethical approval to conduct educational research.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Proposal review
You will take the role of a lay-member of a University Human Research Committee. You will review a pre-prepared research proposal against the current National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (NHMRC, 2007, updated 2018). You will prepare a report against the criteria, and provide supporting evidence for your decisions.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Australian Government, NHMRC, & ARC. (2007, updated 2018). National statement on ethical conduct in human research. Available at https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/publications/national-statement-ethical-conduct-human-research-2007-updated-2018
Australian Government, NHMRC, & ARC.(2018). Australian code for the responsible conduct of research. Available at https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/publications/australian-code-responsible-conduct-research-2018
Recommended text(s)
Creswell, J., & Guetterman, T. (2019). Educational research: planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative and qualitative research (Sixth edition.). New York, NY: Pearson.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no risks associated with enrolment in this unit beyond those of day to day living. Students are encouraged to be aware of computer workstation set up when working for prolonged periods of time. QUT resources are available at: https://qutvirtual4.qut.edu.au/group/research-students/doing-your-research/research-health-safety-and-environment#h2-4 .
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.EQ71 Master of Education
- Demonstrate knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the field of education (CLO1.2).
Relates to: ULO1 - Demonstrate cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesize complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice in education (CLO2.2).
Relates to: ULO2 - Demonstrate communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret educational theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences (CLO2.3).
Relates to: ULO3 - Demonstrate ability to apply knowledge and skills to plan and execute a significant piece of research-based scholarship in the field of education (CLO 3.2).
Relates to: ULO4
Unit Outline: Session-4A 2025, QUT Online, Online
| Unit code: | EUQ662 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 6 |
Overview
This unit develops understanding of the ethical considerations which underpin the design, development, review, and conduct of contemporary educational research. It introduces you to the core principles and behaviours that characterise the responsible conduct of research. You will learn why research ethics and integrity are so important, and how these issues relate to different research methodologies and special populations.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of research principles (CLO 1.2)
- Demonstrate cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice (CLO 2.2)
- Demonstrate communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences (CLO 2.3)
- Demonstrate ability to apply knowledge and skills to plan and execute a significant piece of research-based scholarship (CLO 3.2).
Content
This unit will cover the following content areas:
1. Historical events and landmark cases highlighting the importance of research ethics and integrity
2. Principles, policy, and practice frameworks for the responsible conduct of research
3. Ethical considerations in the design, development, conduct and review of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research (part 1)
4. Ethical considerations in the design, development, conduct and review of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research (part 2)
5. Ethical considerations specific to participants including special populations
6. The what, why, and how of ethical review.
Learning Approaches
In this unit you will have opportunities for participation in synchronous and asynchronous seminars blended with online resources and individual reading and study. The unit is designed to be innovative, flexible, and will cater for diverse student needs by providing opportunities for students to engage deeply with intellectual theory pertinent to their professional work and to develop competencies in the use of online learning technologies.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
You will gain formative feedback in this unit by participating in online discussions with peers, short online quizzes, and via interactions with peers and teachers during class time (on-campus or online). You will receive summative feedback via written comments on your assessment piece and marks against each of the assessment criteria.
Assessment
Overview
There will be a single summative assessment piece at the end of the unit which requires you to take the role of reviewer for a proposal for ethical approval to conduct educational research.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Proposal review
You will take the role of a lay-member of a University Human Research Committee. You will review a pre-prepared research proposal against the current National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (NHMRC, 2007, updated 2018). You will prepare a report against the criteria, and provide supporting evidence for your decisions.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Australian Government, NHMRC, & ARC. (2007, updated 2018). National statement on ethical conduct in human research. Available at https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/publications/national-statement-ethical-conduct-human-research-2007-updated-2018
Australian Government, NHMRC, & ARC.(2018). Australian code for the responsible conduct of research. Available at https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/publications/australian-code-responsible-conduct-research-2018
Recommended text(s)
Creswell, J., & Guetterman, T. (2019). Educational research: planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative and qualitative research (Sixth edition.). New York, NY: Pearson.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no risks associated with enrolment in this unit beyond those of day to day living. Students are encouraged to be aware of computer workstation set up when working for prolonged periods of time. QUT resources are available at: https://qutvirtual4.qut.edu.au/group/research-students/doing-your-research/research-health-safety-and-environment#h2-4 .
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.EQ71 Master of Education
- Demonstrate knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the field of education (CLO1.2).
Relates to: ULO1 - Demonstrate cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesize complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice in education (CLO2.2).
Relates to: ULO2 - Demonstrate communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret educational theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences (CLO2.3).
Relates to: ULO3 - Demonstrate ability to apply knowledge and skills to plan and execute a significant piece of research-based scholarship in the field of education (CLO 3.2).
Relates to: ULO4