Abstract
This article explores my introduction into virtual research. In this article I discuss the ethical issues associated with conducting research online, such as whether or not informed consents are necessary, how to obtain them, what kinds of methods are ethical, how to handle data, and how to ensure respondents confidentially. Furthermore, I address both the positive and negative aspects of virtual research, some basic guidelines for institutional Review Boards, and the more current phenomena of online publishing in academic journals.
Journal Title
Iowa Journal of Communication
Volume
31
Issue
1
First Page
59
Last Page
67
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Wysocki, Diane K.
(1999)
"Virtual Sociology: Using Computers in Research,"
Iowa Journal of Communication: Vol. 31:
No.
1, Article 8.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/ijc/vol31/iss1/8
Copyright
©1999 Iowa Communication Association
