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WorksheetsEthical Standards in Writing
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
Which of the following is an example of a core ethical principle in research?
A. Maximizing profits from research
B. Doing no harm to participants
C. Publishing without peer review
D. Ensuring rapid publication to get ahead in the field
Which of the following is true about obtaining informed consent from research participants?
Why are ethical standards important in writing research papers?
A. They help researchers get more citations
B. They promote fairness, trust, and the avoidance of errors
C. They ensure that research can be conducted without any supervision
D.
They only protect the researcher’s reputation
What is the main goal of maintaining confidentiality in research?
A. To protect the researcher’s privacy
B. To protect the participants' personal information and identities
C. To ensure that no one ever knows the findings of the research
D. To keep research data hidden for competitive advantage
A researcher uses deceptive practices without informing participants, even though the research could harm the participants.
A. Ethical
B. Unethical
A researcher ensures that all participants in a clinical trial are given full informed consent and are informed about the potential risks before participating.
A. Ethical
B. Unethical
A researcher decides not to disclose financial conflicts of interest in a study funded by a private company that could benefit from the results.
A. Ethical
B. Unethical
A researcher includes a colleague's work in the literature review without properly citing the source, in order to save time and avoid the hassle of referencing.
A. Ethical
B. Unethical
A researcher allows participants in a social study to withdraw from the research at any time without penalty and ensures their data is kept confidential.
A. Ethical
B. Unethical
