A Rationale for Scholarly Examination of Institutional Review Boards: A Case Study

In recent years, institutional review boards (IRBs) have become an increasingly significant part of the research process for communication scholars. This essay provides a rationale for scholarly examination of IRBs. Using the review process for this special issue as a case study, it identifies a num...

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Published in:	Journal of Applied Communication Research Vol. 33; no. 3; pp. 183 - 188
Main Authors:	Dougherty, Debbie S., Kramer, Michael W.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Annandale Taylor & Francis Group 01-08-2005 Taylor & Francis Group Journals National Communication Association
Subjects:	Applied Research Case studies Communication research Educational Research Institutional Review Board Research Methodology Review boards Scholars
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Summary:	In recent years, institutional review boards (IRBs) have become an increasingly significant part of the research process for communication scholars. This essay provides a rationale for scholarly examination of IRBs. Using the review process for this special issue as a case study, it identifies a number of ironies that provide justification for this special issue.
ISSN:	0090-9882 1479-5752
DOI:	10.1080/00909880500149270