Sociology

• NYU Institutional Review Board (IRB)

  In accordance with Federal regulations, New York University (NYU) has established an Institutional Review Board (IRB) to review all proposed research involving human subjects to ensure that the subjects' rights and welfare are adequately protected. NYU's IRB must review and approve all research involving human subjects at the University (exclusive of the School of Medicine and certain projects at the School of Dentistry) before it may be carried out. Contact the IRB office for help:

  • Integrating human subjects requirements into your research plan;
  • Clarifying the requirements for research with human subjects;
  • Preparing your application to the NYU IRB;
  • Responding to post-review requests from the NYU IRB.

• Social Psychology Network
  Maintained by Scott Plous, Professor of Psychology at Wesleyan University, Social Psychology Network is one of the largest internet sites devoted to psychological research and teaching and serves as a good general resource across the social sciences. Of particular interest is Research Ethics and Institutional Review, which falls under the Research Methods and Statistics section. Useful links include:
  • Tips on Informed Consent
  • Sample Consent Form

Here is a selection of books on research ethics. For additional books both in print and online, search our online catalog for the subject heading: Social sciences -- Research -- Moral and ethical aspects.