James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

IA5010 - Indigenous Research Ethics

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: Indigenous Centre

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


Availabilities

External, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Coordinator: Dr Felecia Watkin
Lecturers: Dr Felecia Watkin, Professor Yvonne Cadet-James.
Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU and Printed materials
Assessment:part 1 - draft part 2 - completed version of the ethics application (50%); essays (50%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.