Ethics in Applied Online Research

CHAIRS: CARDEW KERSEY, Jen and BANNON, Megan (Sapient)

ABSTRACT: The popularity of conducting research online is growing exponentially in both academia and the practicing world. While culture is being brought online and created
online, anthropologists and researchers are taking their pursuits into the virtual world. There are ethical concerns being expressed through informal discussions and channels but
most of the American associates and societies have not included online research in their code of ethics. The purpose of this discussion panel is to continue the conversation
about ethics in online research with practitioners and thought leaders. The panel will welcome audience participation. The outcome of the panel will include a set of next steps.

PANELISTS: CARDEW KERSEY, Jen and BANNON, Megan (Sapient), NOLAN, Riall W. (Purdue U), CAMPBELL, Annicka (Sapient) and Townsend, Colin (University of South
Carolina).

Session took Place in Seattle, WA at the 71 st Annual Meeting of the Society for Applied Anthropology in March-April 2011.