Monthly Archives: August 2012

Month: August 2012 Research Ethical Considerations

  Ethical considerations in research form an important component of research as far as conduct of researchers is concerned.  This guide briefly explores the following ethical considerations which a researcher should consider when and/or before undertaking a study:   Voluntary participation (Informed consent): The principle of voluntary participation requires that people not be coerced into participating in research. This implies

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Month: August 2012 Referencing Styles

Today, there are various referencing (citation) styles that are in use. Different academic disciplines have differing priorities of what is important for the subsequent reader of an academic paper; different colleges, universities and publishers have differing rules about the citation of sources and referencing styles. For the purpose of this guide, APA style which is used mainly in the social

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