IA5010 - Indigenous Research Ethics

Available to all postgraduate students.

This subject provides an introduction to the major ethical issues in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research. Issues addressed include Indigenous knowledge systems, research protocols, collaborative and partnership research, reciprocity, dissemination of outcomes, questions of intellectual property, ownership, and research and development for self-determination. Particular emphasis will be placed on a critical analysis of existing research practices and procedures as they impact and influence Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations. Students will be introduced to issues and notions through online learning including the discussion board and e-mail, digital medium and reading materials. Therefore it is essential that students have access to the World Wide Web to complete this subject.

Learning Outcomes

• Critically analyse the ethical issues central and pertinent to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research from historical and contemporary perspectives;
• Examine current institutional and organisational guidelines relating to the ethical conduct of research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people;
• Critically explore key aspects of knowledge exchange, and knowledge transfer within and Indigenous research context;
• Develop an ethics application on the relevant template, using appropriate academic language and formatting.

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