1. Identify the common themes that cut across the codes of ethics for different social science disciplines.
2. Using the case examples provided in the learning resources, discuss why professional conduct is important in the social sciences. What are the potential consequences of violating professional codes of conduct both for the violator and those being violated?
3. How can one operate ethically in careers in the social science? What are some of the ethical challenges that you anticipate in your future career? How to do anticipate dealing with those challenges?
Links and Learning Resources
American Anthropological Association (AAA)
http://s3.amazonaws.com/rdcms-aaa/files/production/public/FileDownloads/pdfs/issues/policy-advocacy/upload/AAA-Ethics-Code-2009.pdf
American Psychological Association (APA)
National Association for Professional Gerontologists (NAPG)
http://www.napgerontologists.org/code_of_ethics.html
Semenkovich, N. (2007, Apr 27). Admissions dean resigns after lying on resume. The Tech, 127(21).
https://thetech.com/2007/04/27/jones-v127-n21
Goodman, B. (2005, Jun 29). Has scandal taken its toll on Joseph Ellis?
http://historynewsnetwork.org/article/8656
Zhou, D. (2006, Apr 23). Students novel faces plagiarism controversy. The Harvard Crimson.
https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2006/4/23/students-novel-faces-plagiarism-controversy-beditors/
Rosalind Franklin: Great Minds (video: 3:45)
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