"Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do."
- Potter Stewart
Code of ethics is emplaced to serve as a moral and ethical thermometer. The moral and ethical thermometer is utilized when its a necessitate to check the temperature on ethical decision making in the code of academics and/or professional work, or when its essential to check as a basis for judging the merit of an official complaint pertaining to a violation of professional/academic ethical standard(s). According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIH), ethical norms and standards are behaviors that suite a particular aim(s) and goal(s) as well as permit the public to hold those who conduct scientific research accountable. So, ethical standards govern a conduct, but also aids in coordinating actions or activities that establish the public's trust of the discipline as well as construct public support.
It's important to understand moral norms, scientific conduct, and humanist conduct because it serves as a conduct of ethical standard for academic and/or professional behavior as well as an obligation to uphold and exemplify the values and principles that protect the quality of life of all people, their human rights, and their diverse backgrounds and cultures. It also aids in ensuring the accountability, trust, and mutual respect in collaborative research.
As Social Scientist, we want to make sure we collect the necessary data, information, and materials, but we also want to make sure we’re protecting all parties involved as well as exercising appropriate judgment between right and wrong and having the ability to distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable behavior. As we conduct research or collaborate, it’s noble to have unsystematic temperature checks to make sure that a level of academic/professional standards is being maintained as well as the trust, quality, and integrity of the research.
Temperature Checks Should Include the Following:
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