Ethics in Contemporary Ethnographic Research  Check-in [b0a59ba7a1]

# Week 3

## Lecture

Location
: PdlC SC01

Readings
: - King (2021)
- Mattern (2018)

We have discussed challenges we face as we want to conduct ethnographic research in an ethical manner in today's world. But what can we do as researchers to put ethical principles into practice? How can we avoid causing harm and protect those in the field, ourselves included? We will discuss ways in which "care" may provide a useful framework for putting ethics into practice. We will also discuss care as an example of an ethically rich and resonant research focus.

## Tutorial

During tutorials, you will discuss and plan the [second assignment](../assignments/2.md). This will require forming groups with two or three other students in your tutorial group and coming up with an idea for a manual.

Homework
: - Review some resources included in the description of [assignment 2](../assignments/2.md) and brainstorm some ideas for how you can practically relate the conduct of ethnography to care/repair/maintenance.

> [Andrew Hoffman](https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/staffmembers/andrew-hoffman) had an early career as a research data coordinator in academic cancer medicine before going on to complete a doctoral degree in sociology/social studies of medicine at McGill University. Over the course of two subsequent postdoctoral fellowships, Andrew studied and collaborated with researchers, data scientists, and software engineers on the development of new knowledge infrastructures, predominantly in the domain of translational science.
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> Combining training as an ethnographer with dedication to user-centered design, Andrew aims to make data management policies and workflows legible, useful for, and responsive to the values and practices of social science researchers working across the methodological spectrum. As a Data Steward, his primary responsibility is to liaise with researchers and support staff in Cultural Anthropology & Development Sociology and the Centre for Science & Technology Studies (CWTS) to address research data management needs spanning the whole project lifecycle.

## Tutorial

During tutorials, you will have a chance to show what you are working on for assignment 2. You will also discuss ethical issues you might encounter as a researchers working in a nonacademic context.

Homework
: - If possible, bring a hardcopy of your group assignment (to the extent that you have completed it).
- Learn about the Crisis Text Line scandal by reading McNeil (2022) and at least one additional source of your own choice. Take some notes to prepare for a discussion in tutorials.
- Put some of this week's lessons into action by rethinking how you organize your own files and folders. You have a [backup](https://www.worldbackupday.com/), right?