What are some ethical dilemmas when researching in a school?

Question

I am trying to find a scenario that I can use to explain what kind of ethical dilemas can come up when your are conducting reserach in school. I just need some ideas. thanks

Answer 1

Plagierism is a big issue. It's easy to copy things off the net word for word.

The mere usage of this site could be an issue, since so many students are asking responders to do their homework rather than give them guidance.

Using Sparknotes exclusively or other sources which summarize books in detail rather than a student's reading and analyzing a book on his/her own.

Some issues are inherently controversial, such a embryonic stem cell research. Whether to be pro, con, or neutral on the part of the researcher certainly involves an ethical dilemma. Thus, the SUBJECT of the research can present an ethical dilemma.

Answer 2

Someone's right to privacy might be violated. I can't think of anything else. Sorry.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

I would probably say anonymity & confidentiality.

Example of a scenario : high school respondents on issues/research concerning s*x. With disclosing the respondents answers to third party without consent you cross the ethical line.

Also you cant interview kids without consent from their parents to protect the child's rights.

Answer 4

The fact that there are soda machines in school.

The fact that the food in school is very unhealthy.

It's no wonder kids are hyper.

And what's the solution?

Put them on mind altering drugs!

That's an ethical dilemmas to write about.