This course is designed to provide a general and practical overview of research method and ethics, with particular attention to research conduct of social scientists. Using a combination of reading assignments, lectures, case analyses and discussions, the course is designed for research students who are undertaking or preparing to undertake research in the social or behavioral sciences.

^**The essay writing is not a replicate of the ethics application of the student's own doctoral research and did not use the standard forms of the University.

4.1 Quiz (40%)

A quiz in the format of short-answer questions will be given to students to test their basic knowledge of research ethics in general and in relation to specific research methods/contexts.

4.2 Term paper (60%)

No later than the last day of the semester, student will be given a specific topic and provide the following sections for assessment:

1. A simplified research protocol of not more than 3 pages;


2. A section on chosen method and procedures;


3. To draft an information sheet with invitation to the proposed study;


4. To design a consent form and consent taking process (if applicable);


5. To address possible loopholes in privacy, and measures to safeguard participant welfare and rights, the keeping and disposal of research data, and other relevant issues.