ABSTRACT
This chapter looks at ethical practice at each stage of the research process, from project planning to working with participants, to analysis and reporting. It inclexplains usive design with (not for) people with disabilities and marginalised groups, and offers guidance on working with children and young people, with particular regard to informed consent and safeguarding requirements. There are three broad categories of ethical requirements that guide research in any field where human behaviour is the subject of study. These cover: safeguarding participants, and those conducting the research, treating participants with respect, and maintaining high standards of integrity and professionalism in conducting research. Building ethical practice into a research project starts at the outset by creating a process that’s inclusive, representative, transparent and as impartial as it can be. Inclusivity involves proactively engaging with those who might not otherwise participate, whether due to physical, cultural or language barriers.
