THE ETHICS OF CORPUS LINGUISTICS: PRIVACY, CONSENT, AND REPRESENTATION

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  • Ibotova Zulayho Abdurazzoq kizi x

Keywords:

corpus linguistics, ethics, privacy, consent, representation, data collection, research ethics, cultural representation, data protection

Abstract

This article critically examines the ethical issues in corpus linguistics, focusing on privacy, consent, and representation. Corpus linguistics involves the collection and analysis of large volumes of textual and spoken data, raising significant ethical concerns related to the handling of personal information. The study explores how privacy rights can be protected, the importance of obtaining informed consent from data providers, and the challenges of ensuring social and cultural representation within corpora. Furthermore, it evaluates current practices in corpus creation and usage against established ethical standards. This research aims to provide corpus linguists with guidelines for conducting responsible and equitable scholarly work.

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2025-05-17

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Ibotova Zulayho Abdurazzoq kizi. (2025). THE ETHICS OF CORPUS LINGUISTICS: PRIVACY, CONSENT, AND REPRESENTATION. Ethiopian International Multidisciplinary Research Conferences, 175–176. Retrieved from https://eijmr.org/conferences/index.php/eimrc/article/view/779

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2025: Ethiopian International Multidisciplinary Research Conferences

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