Lawson, Danielle. "Blurring the boundaries: Ethical considerations for online research using synchronous CMC forums." Information Security and Ethics: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications. IGI Global, 2008. 3321-3339.

This paper explores the ethical issues associated with conducting research on synchronous chat programs, focusing on concerns related to subject identity, privacy, and "chat copyright." As the use of the Internet and synchronous chat media has expanded, researchers face challenges in ensuring ethical data gathering and publication practices. The paper discusses potential ethical dilemmas and offers strategies for minimizing conflicts while upholding research integrity.