Compliance
Research Ethics Policy
Review the ethical principles and responsibilities that help protect research participants, researchers, institutions, and the integrity of academic work.
Guide Section
Compliance
Last Updated
September 05, 2026
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Background information and guidance for this ThesisHub feature.
Research ethics protect participants, researchers, institutions, and the credibility of academic work.
Before collecting data, interviewing participants, distributing surveys, using private information, or working with sensitive topics, students should confirm whether approval is required from their institution, department, advisor, or ethics review board.
Ethical research includes informed consent, voluntary participation, protection of privacy, accurate reporting, honest citation, careful data handling, and respect for participants.
Students should avoid plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, misleading claims, and improper use of copyrighted or confidential material.
When using surveys, interviews, AI tools, external databases, or participant responses, document your process clearly. Keep records of permissions, consent language, research instruments, and data handling decisions.
If you are unsure whether your project needs approval, ask your instructor, advisor, or institution before continuing.
Steps
Follow these instructions to complete the process.
Step 1: Identify whether your project involves human participants, private data, sensitive topics, or external data collection.
Step 2: Ask your instructor, advisor, or institution whether ethics approval is required.
Step 3: Prepare consent language before surveys or interviews.
Step 4: Protect participant privacy and avoid collecting unnecessary personal information.
Step 5: Store research data securely.
Step 6: Cite all sources accurately.
Step 7: Avoid plagiarism, fabrication, and misrepresentation. Step 8: Document your research process for transparency.
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