Research in Southeast Asia

A Practical Guide to Context, Ethics and Research Standards

Prof. Dr. Larry Adams and Dr. Lance Adams

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Contents

1. Preface and How to Use This Book

Part I: Foundations

1. Chapter 1. Why Research in Southeast Asia? Scope, Diversity and Purpose
2. Chapter 2. Understanding the Region: History, Society, Politics and Culture
3. Chapter 3. What Do We Mean by “Research Standards”? A Layered Model

Part II: Ethics, Law and Regulation

1. Chapter 4. International and Regional Ethical Frameworks
2. Chapter 5. A Country-by-Country Guide to Research Requirements
3. Chapter 6. Permits, Visas, Affiliation and Agreements
4. Chapter 7. Data Protection, Sensitive Topics and Legal Risk

Part III: Doing Research in Practice

1. Chapter 8. Designing Research for Southeast Asian Contexts
2. Chapter 9. Literature, Languages, Archives and Sources
3. Chapter 10. Quantitative and Survey Research
4. Chapter 11. Qualitative and Ethnographic Research
5. Chapter 12. Working with Communities, Indigenous Peoples and Vulnerable Groups
6. Chapter 13. Health, Science and Environmental Research
7. Chapter 14. Digital and Online Research
8. Chapter 15. Fieldwork Logistics, Safety and Well-being
9. Chapter 16. Partnerships, Authorship, Capacity Building and Funding

Part IV: Analysis, Writing, Integrity and Planning

1. Chapter 17. Analysis, Interpretation and Research Quality
2. Chapter 18. Writing, Publishing and Sharing Results
3. Chapter 19. Research Integrity and Misconduct
4. Chapter 20. Putting It All Together: A Planning Guide

Appendices

1. Appendix A. Pre-Fieldwork Checklist
2. Appendix B. Outline for a Research Proposal and Ethics Application
3. Appendix C. Model Informed Consent Elements
4. Appendix D. Directory of Useful Organizations
5. Appendix E. Glossary
6. References