On Being Let Loose in the Field: The Execution of Professional Ethics

摘要: In recent years concerns over litigation and the trend towards close monitoring of academic activity has seen effective hijacking research ethics by university managers bureaucrats. This can effectively curtail cutting edge as perceived ‘safe’ strategies are encouraged. However, is about more than governance. Ultimately, it seeks to avoid harm increase benefits society. Rural development debate fairly quiet on question ethics, leaving guidance professional bodies. study draws empirical that examined lives migrant communities in Northern Ireland. context increasingly diverse rural actors provides a backdrop for way which researcher navigates through ethical issues they unfold field. The analysis relocate from being an annoying bureaucratic requirement one where inherent rigorous practice. It reveals how attention contribute effective, situated reflexive practice, thus transforming become asset researchers.