the provided cases. This assignment will assist you in developing your
final project, due in Module Nine.
Prompt: Read the following two cases: Ethical Issues in Using the Internet in Research—1
and Ethical Issues in Using the Internet in Research—2. Address the
following:
Identify three ethical issues that might arise in the conduct of the research present in the
cases. For each, explain why it is an ethical issue and how it
may pose a challenge in conducting the research.
Select one of the issues you identified and describe how you would address this issue to
comply with both legal and professional standards of practice.
Ethics In Research
All forms of research are required to be conducted within the necessary ethical
guidelines. Ethical guidelines ensure the research is conducted properly without harming
involved individuals or violating the rights of the communities included and that the information
gathered is truthful, reliable, and knowledgeable with no cases of fabrication or falsification.
Ethical principles and standards are imperative for protection and reliability. In the modern age,
massive technological advancements have provided the researcher with a new opportunity to
conduct research online through the internet. This gives researchers an easily accessible research
platform that is also cost-effective. However, ethical principles and standards must still be
adhered to in this new mode of research. Looking into the cases provided in the module, three
ethical issues in relation to research on the internet were identified. The three ethical issues that
will further analyze are; privacy, informed consent, and recruitment.
Privacy