Research Report: A Complementary Approach

Abstract

Empirical research report can be seen as a specific monologue addressed to others (including other researchers) in order to inspire them to critically assess its theses as well as to, possibly, reproduce and continue the research. From this perspective, the report becomes part of a peculiar dialogue, which lacks immediate feedback and defers the addressees' response. As the author of the report is accountable for any silences and omissions, a dilemma arises whether the omissions protect the research subjects or whether they mislead the report's target audience. The paper locates the empirical research report in the ethical context of scholarship.

Keywords

• badania empiryczne
• raport z badań
• komunikacja
• inkontrologia