Table 1 Example of topic analysis
From: Collaborative case-based learning process in research ethics
Topic | Task | Student response | SOLO level |
|---|---|---|---|
Topic 1 | 1 | Highlighted text: […] Project […] European project […]. Comment: ¨ What exactly is the aim of the project?¨ | Unistructural |
Topic 2 | 1 | Highlighted text: […] Girls in their early teens […]. Comment: ¨Vulnerable group of minors; research permits; consent from the girls/parents; ensuring confidentiality ¨ | Multistructural |
Topic 1 | 2 | Comment: ¨All the aspects of the code of conduct (e.g. Hea Teadustava; code of conduct, etc). Yes; from the internet.¨ | Unistructural |
Topic 2 | 2 | Comment: ¨Yes, as they are minors thus a vulnerable group¨ | Multistructural |
Topic 1 | 3 | Comment: ¨ European Code of Conduct of Research Integrity ¨ | Multistructural |
Topic 2 | 3 | Comment: ¨ Can this research be published in the chosen journal? [requirements to be checked]¨ | Multistructural |
Topic 1 | 4 | The students mentioned various codes of conduct, and the need to use the international codes as the project was EU guided | Multistructural |
Topic 2 | 4 | The group showed some discrepancies regarding the need of informed parental consent | Unistructural |