This tutorial is about human research ethics at McMaster University. It is intended for all researchers, (i.e. faculty, students, staff) and members of research ethics boards. The frame of reference for this tutorial is Canada's Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans.  As you study this tutorial, your familiarity with this policy will develop.

1. Research Ethics and Codes of Ethics
2. The Tri-Council Policy Statement
3. Defining Research
4. The Ethical Review Process
5. Informed Consent
6. Submitting an Application
7. The Approval Process
8. The Ethics of Medical Research 
9. Qualitative Research in Social/Behavioural  Science and Humanities
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. Sample Cases

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