Having a firm grasp of the ethical principles that will guide you as a researcher in your career are essential. This can be difficult to put into words and even writing. Writing down the ethical concepts will provide you with the confidence and map for you to conduct an ethical career. You will express with confidence your own sense of identity and values related to your views on ethics in research which are thoughtfully expressed and defended, and establishment of a foundation of belief that will allow for future actions “that are honest, courageous, and consistent with your beliefs.
Instructions
You will complete one 12—15-page paper (typed, double-spaced APA format with at least 5 biblical verses and 10 sources [peer reviewed research and textbooks]). Note that the the 12-15 pages is the minimum and maximum range for the body of the paper (i.e., this does not include cover page nor reference list).
The following is to be utilized as a guide for writing up your paper:
Write an introduction (provide a brief summary of ethics in human subjects research).
The body of the paper is where you will address your own mission statement and ethical philosophy. Next how do they serve as your guiding light in ethical dilemmas discussed within this course. How would they guide your decision making in the various aspects of research including publication, data, human subjects, mentorship, etc… You will cite specific ethical dilemmas that have been discussed in the course readings and discussion board activities and how their mission statement will guide them through the scenarios.
You must include a concluding paragraph (or 2) that provides a brief summary of your paper as well as gives some ideas as to your future evaluation/reflection of your current ethical philosophy.
Components of the paper must include the following:
An introduction
A mission statement
Ethical philosophy
Integration of ethical dilemmas and how your philosophy guides your decisions
publication
data management
protection of human subjects
protection of animal subjects
role of the IRB and informed consent
mentorship
Summary
This HSCI 705 assignment asks you to articulate and defend your personal philosophy of research ethics — your values and identity as an ethical researcher, forming a foundation for honest, courageous, consistent future action. Make it a thoughtful, well-defended personal statement grounded in ethical principles.
Key takeaways
- Express your own values and identity as an ethical researcher.
- Ground it in recognized research-ethics principles.
- Thoughtfully defend your positions.
- Build a foundation for honest, courageous, consistent action.
- Support with scholarly/ethical sources.
State your ethical philosophy
Articulate your core values as a researcher — honesty, integrity, respect for persons, beneficence, justice, and responsibility. Explain what being an ethical researcher means to you and how it shapes your identity.
Ground and defend it
Connect your philosophy to recognized frameworks — the Belmont principles, the Nuremberg Code/Declaration of Helsinki, professional codes, and ethical theories. Thoughtfully defend your positions, including how you’d handle tensions (e.g., scientific value vs. participant protection).
A foundation for action
Explain how writing this down gives you a map for future conduct — acting honestly, courageously, and consistently with your beliefs when ethical challenges arise.
Format
Make it a reflective, well-supported statement with scholarly citations.
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