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Ethics

This research has been reviewed and approved by the MacEwan University Research Ethics Board and is conducted in accordance with the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2). Ethical principles of consent, confidentiality, and respectful, reflexive engagement guide the research at every stage.

Ethics Materials

Letter of Information

This document outlines the purpose of the study, what participation involves, and how informed consent, confidentiality, and participant rights are protected.

Sample Questions

These examples illustrate the types of open-ended questions used in interviews and focus groups to explore how people understand and imagine energy futures.

Workshop Activities

This section provides examples of age-appropriate activities used in a children’s workshop to encourage creative reflection on energy, environment, and future possibilities.

Sample Call for Participants

This poster demonstrates how potential participants are invited to take part in the study and informed about the research in an accessible, ethical manner.

For more information about this project, check out The Project or Ethics overview.
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Jennifer Long, PhD
Department of Anthropology, Economics, and Political Science, MacEwan University

 

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