Overview

Literacy educators and researchers at all stages of their careers face ethical issues whenever they embark on research studies. In this book experienced literacy researchers identify and address multi-faceted, multi-dimensional ethical issues related to conducting studies in school, home, community, and virtual settings and share actions taken when faced with ethical dilemmas in their own investigations. Each chapter addresses a specific literacy research ethical issue.

Part I: Conducting Research in Traditional Settings

Part I focuses on conducting research in settings such as schools or literacy clinics.

Part II: Research with Pre-Service Teachers

Part Two addresses research with pre-service teachers in college/university and school settings.

Part III: Research in Virtual Worlds and Online Environments

Part Three looks at research in virtual worlds and online environments.

Pedagogical Features

Pedagogical features in each chapter engage readers in making connections between what they are reading and their own teaching and learning situations: A vignette to help readers understand the issue; pre-reading questions; background information drawn from current research literature; suggested engagement activities; chapter summary.

Additional Resources

Additional resources (PowerPoint Presentations; Case Studies; Website Links; Interactive "Ask the Researcher Websites/Blogs/Tweets") are available on a website linked to the book: www.LiteracyResearchEthics.com