Ethical Standards in Writing

1. What is the main purpose of ethical standards in research?
   
   

• A.To ensure researchers get personal benefits from their research

• B.To distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable behavior in research

• C. To help researchers get published quickly

• D. To protect researchers from criticism

Which of the following is an example of a core ethical principle in research?

2. 
   

• A. Maximizing profits from research

• B. Doing no harm to participants

• C. Publishing without peer review

• D. Ensuring rapid publication to get ahead in the field

3. Which of the following is true about obtaining informed consent from research participants?

• A. It is only required when research involves physical activities

• B.It must be voluntary, informed, and given freely

• C. Informed consent is optional if the researcher deems it unnecesary

• D. Participants must be given a chance to opt out only after the study begins

4. Why are ethical standards important in writing research papers?
   

• A. They help researchers get more citations

• B. They promote fairness, trust, and the avoidance of errors

• C. They ensure that research can be conducted without any supervision

• D.

  They only protect the researcher’s reputation

What is the main goal of maintaining confidentiality in research?

• A. To protect the researcher’s privacy

• B. To protect the participants' personal information and identities

• C. To ensure that no one ever knows the findings of the research
  

• D. To keep research data hidden for competitive advantage

A researcher uses deceptive practices without informing participants, even though the research could harm the participants.

• A. Ethical

• B. Unethical

A researcher ensures that all participants in a clinical trial are given full informed consent and are informed about the potential risks before participating.

• A. Ethical

• B. Unethical

A researcher decides not to disclose financial conflicts of interest in a study funded by a private company that could benefit from the results.

• A. Ethical

• B. Unethical

9. A researcher includes a colleague's work in the literature review without properly citing the source, in order to save time and avoid the hassle of referencing.

• A. Ethical

• B. Unethical

10. A researcher allows participants in a social study to withdraw from the research at any time without penalty and ensures their data is kept confidential.

• A. Ethical

• B. Unethical