As research methods continue to evolve, one thing is clear: researchers and students need practical support they can trust to conduct research responsibly. This month, Sage Research Methods expands its collection with two closely timed launches, each addressing a different but equally important aspect of the research process

As the world of academic publishing continues to expand, authors must be savvy about where they submit their work. With bad actors attempting to leverage systemic vulnerabilities, special care must be taken to identify high-quality publishing outlets.

Beatriz Figueroa, author of Avoiding Plagiarism, explores how plagiarism has evolved - from copy-and-paste to misrepresentation across text and GenAI. The new edition reflects this shift, with a modern rethink focused on ownership, attribution and trust.

We are proud to announce that the Research Integrity Collection is now complete! In our recent webinar, we explored the value, purpose practical implementation of the collection to serve your entire research community.

Professor Matthew Campbell explores how research integrity is shaped through everyday leadership decisions and highlights three key leadership levers that strengthen and influence research culture.

Watch the recent, thought-provoking webinar focusing on the integration of generative AI tools within academic settings.  The engaging guest speakers, Dr Leo Lo and Dr Tom Chatfield, delved into the significance of AI literacy for researchers, educators and students, as well as discussing best practices and ethical considerations.

Access new webinar on conducting research with historically marginalized communities, featuring Dr. Shotonda S. Jones (St. Bonaventure University) and Dr. Shantoyia (Toy) Jones (Xavier University of Louisiana).

The wealth of material available online is irresistible to social researchers who are trying to understand contemporary experiences, perspectives, and events. The ethical collection and -use of such material is anything but straightforward. Find open-access articles that explore different approaches.

The public is exposed to news stories about bad academic research behavior online. How can we counter this narrative and build credibility?

Do you think about research questions as an insider, outsider, or somewhere in between? Why is positionality important in online research?

Given the difficulties that emerged with the global Covid pandemic, the European Commission funded the PREPARED project. The aim of the project is to develop an ethics and integrity framework to guide researchers working to prevent and address large-scale crises. Find meeting reports, recordings, and related posts.

Learn about ethics and consent for online research from the perspective of an institutional review board member.

In the 2nd quarter of 2023 the Methodspace focus is on ways to collect data. Since June is Pride Month, let’s look at experiences of LGBTQ+ researchers, and methodological and ethical dilemmas.

What ethical issues face researchers who study online comments? Paul J. Reilly offers explanations and an open-access research case.

Online researchers face design challenges because they must also consider the implications of the technologies used in the study. By using an iterative, holistic approach, you can look inter-related dimensions of the design.

Images or other creative expressions generated by participants can offer rich sources of data. What are the ethical issues in such studies, and how can we navigate them? Find examples and guidance in this collection of open-access articles.

Many Methodspace researchers conduct independent research, or are in situations where they do not have access to an Institutional Review Board or other ethics review options. Working with a private agency is an option, as described in this guest post.

This post offers research examples in open-access articles about ethical, respectful, research with Indigenous people and communities.

This collection of open-access articles offers multiple perspectives on the use of Big Data and ethical protocols for computational research methods.

Sometimes we cross borders as well as cultures, other times we find very different cultures in our own neighborhoods. Ethical issues carry more weight when languages, norms, and expectations are grounded in cultural identities. This collection of open-access articles offers insights into research ethics in cross-cultural studies.