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Importance of Research Ethics

Importance of research ethics

Why is research ethics so important?

When conducting research, without adhering to the principles of research ethics, the resulting paper is bound to have many flaws. Research that hasn’t undergone a rigorous process can have a significant impact on an individual. This section will provide two practical cases for learners to reflect upon. The first case involves concerns raised by experiments conducted by a medical company using animals, while the second case pertains to a political figure having their degree revoked due to plagiarism, subsequently affecting their career development.

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