Research Ethics in Second Language Education: Universal Principles, Local Practices

Abstract or Summary

The structure of the book is explained. The choice of a case study approach enabled the student researchers to illuminate and narrate the complex interplay between ethical policies, data collection and contextual constraints. A prologue consists of brief reflective vignettes written by seven former research students. This is followed by five detailed case study chapters narrated by current PhD students based on reflective journals each maintained before, during and immediately after collecting various qualitative data. These narrative chapters are followed by commentaries written by experienced international scholars, and a brief editorial afterword.