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Tackles the question of research design and places ethics at the centre of any comprehensive research project. Presenting an overview of theories of moral action, this book guides students and researchers on how to best prepare and present proposals to institutional review boards.

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Product Description: This text provides the basics on the subject of information technology and informatics as well as tackling how to teach it. The five main chapters are based on plenary sessions at a formal summer school. Editorial comments are integrated into these chapters and additional invited chapters have been included to ensure as comprehensive coverage as possible...read more

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