Ethical Considerations during Research
Some general concerns should be observed during the process of conducting research. The consideration of ethical aspects in the process of research is significant in the promoting the values needed to work done in partnership, such as fairness and mutual respect. They also help in the promotion and maximization of the research objectives, like the extensive expansion of knowledge. Some of the ethical considerations in research include maintenance of honesty and integrity, sustaining the research objectivity, observing respect for intellectual property and compliance with the legality in their region of work. Any research conducted should be completed through honest means, including the data gathered, methods of investigation employed and the accurate report of the results obtained. The participants of the research work should avoid biasness in any part of the research- the design, the peer review and data analysis. One of the primary ethical considerations in research work is the avoidance of violation of intellectual property rights. Plagiarism is unacceptable in academic work by all means. The research participants should be made aware of the legal regulations and policies governing their work and comply with them.
Comparison of Ethical Practices between Christians and Non-Christians
There have been scientific studies conducted on differentiating the morals of religious and non-religious people. The analysis of the observations made reveals that religious people, in this case, Christians, are not positioned in a way that makes them more likely to moral good than their non-religious counterparts. It is a general misconception that religious affiliation plays a significant in modelling a person’s understands of what they should regard as right and wrong. In most cases, Christians and non-Christians cover approximately the same scope of morals and immoral acts. The main difference lies in their reaction towards their acts, moral and immoral. Christians tend to display more emotions of self-consciousness such as guilt and embarrassment after acts of immorality and also showed considerable signs of gratitude and pride after observation of actions of morality. Christians have an equal and similar ethical role as their secular counterparts to observe ethical considerations in their research engagements.
Christian’s Ethical Foundation in Life
The ethical observations maintained by Christians are primarily founded in the Bible, which is the universally accepted and referred source of ethical fundamentals to be applied in a Christian’s everyday living. The foundation of Christian ethical standards on the Bible maintains its firm position in the market industry and reduces the risk of accommodating secular standards. Ethics within the Christian realm are also mainly grounded on philosophy as it is used in conducting a critical evaluation of other worldviews and adopt the ones that resonate with the beliefs of Christians. Christians do not in any way observe a different set of ethical considerations than other people; rather, they distinguish themselves through their application of the ethical practices which they weigh against the principles outlined in the Bible. The Bible as a whole orients Christians to regard God as the central element for understanding as well as the ultimate judgment. The Biblical foundations of Christian ethics is significant in provision of a solid structure that provides a conducive environment from which other ethical practices required in line of duty can be generated.
Impact of Christian’s Ethical Foundation in Research and Appropriate Vocational Action
The ethical foundation of the Christian ethics to the Bible is pivotal in the contribution to research and varying vocational actions. The principles found in the Bible the larger structure into which the other ethical considerations are fitted. Most Christians easily adhere to Biblical ethical principles such as the Ten Commandments and Torah as their belief system is wired to perceive considerable moral consequence in such occurrences. Christians therefore feel the natural urge to comply with the Biblical teachings that compliment their belief system and concepts leaned through the Bible. Observation of Biblical ethical framework makes it easier for Christian researchers to operate effectively within an ethical structure in research work due to their frequency of interaction with ethical models of operations. Christians are bound by their religious beliefs to maintain ethical work practices in their routine work
Violations of the set ethical principles attracts substantial ethical punishment depending on the relationship of the parties involves.
Role of Scripture on Ethics and the Christian’s Responsibility in Promotion of Ethical Acts
The Bible contains suitable scriptures that contribute to the development of Christian ethics and embracing other relevant ethical observations and requirements. There are passages, parables and sets of regulations outlined in the Bible in form of scriptures. The Scriptures provide guidelines on the ethical responsibilities of Christians and require them to act in ways that do not contradict their belief system. Some of the examples of Scriptures derived from the Bible offering directives on the Christians interaction with ethics in the daily operations include, Psalms 19:7 that suggests that, “The law of the lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.” In Micah 6: 8, it is recorded that, “He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God?” the compliance of the ethical guidelines provided in the Bible is primarily based on the belief that God is the sole inspiration behind the writing of the scriptures and it is highly valuable in reproof, offering instructions and reinstating a person’s doctrine by which they live by.
Lessons Derived From Module/Week 1 for Application Public Policy Research
There are lessons that can be derived from the teachings in Module 1 for application in the public policy research domain. The knowledge gained through this course study is relevant to the researchers working in the sector of public policy as it pertains the ethical considerations to be made during the process of conducting research. As evidenced in the above text, Christian researchers are obligated by their religious beliefs to comply with the ethical standards set for the regulation of standard of quality put in the ethical considerations in the research that they participate in their line of work. Collaborative efforts are a vital part of research and this makes regulations and ethical codes substantive in making research more effective in pushing forward the objectives of each research conducted. Therefore, the studies of ethical considerations and relation to public policy research vocation is imperative in the promotion of credible and professionally conducted research that advance the research towards the right direction resulting to enhanced effectiveness in fixing the problems available in the community. Studies on ethical practices are evolving relatively fast and researchers are required to keep themselves updated on the emerging information in relation to their field.