There are still a limited number of places available for the Three Day
Course on Research Ethics and the Media workshop being held at Lancaster
University from 17th - 19th March 2008 inclusive: -
Three Day Course on Research Ethics and the Media
The traditional mass media, and the increasing use of electronic and
information technology, all raise issues for the ethical conduct of
research. At the same time there is pressure on researchers to ensure
that their findings have an impact beyond their own academic or
professional community. This event will explore the ethical issues
around using the media as a research tool and engaging with the media to
disseminate research. The first day will be led by an experienced
journalist and expert in media ethics. On Day 2 three researchers will
focus on research ethics through examples of research using art,
newspapers, the internet and e-mail. The final day takes a practical
look at the opportunities and perils of disseminating research. A
subsequent 'advanced' workshop, later in the programme will be for those
with greater experience and working knowledge of the field.
Convenor: Dr Mairi Levitt, Department of Philosophy, University of
Lancaster
Day 1
The first day is led by Professor Chris Frost : Head of Journalism at
Liverpool John Moores University
Session 1: Media ethics and human rights
Session 2: Media ethics the professional issues and the difficulties of
researching them
Session 3: Researching ethics - the regulatory bodies, working with
complaint data and the ethics of media research methods
Day 2
Session 4: Ethical and legal issues raised by the media's coverage of
images of naked children and child pornography
Session 5: Methodological and ethical problems : Using the internet for
research:
Vulnerable participants / sensitive issues and using Computer Mediated
Communication (CMC)
For the booking form and further information, please follow this link: -
http://www.lancs.ac.uk/fass/events/ethicalresearch/events/event6.htm
Or e-mail Sheryl Coultas at [log in to unmask]
Sheryl Coultas
Postgraduate Secretary
Institute for Health Research
Lancaster University
Bowland Tower East
Alexandra Square
Lancaster, LA1 4YT
TEL: 01524 594100
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
NEWSFLASH: You can now sign up for our new on-line distance learning
based 'Postgraduate Qualifications in Health Research'.
Further details at
http://www.lancs.ac.uk/fass/ihr/courses/online/intro.htm
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