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The primary aim of the Ethnic Research Network was to gather and disseminate information on best practice in this growing area of research and offer practical support such as questions that clients should be asking agencies when commissioning research. Consequently the group has put together a number of resources.

Guidance

Guidance Note: How to Apply the MRS Code of Conduct in Ethnic Research (PDF 52KB, PDF Help).
LitSearch resource sheet on Ethnic minority research is available to individual MRS members and employees of MRS Company Partners to download. This resource sheet provides an 'instant' literature search, plus other resources, on ethnic minority research. Log into the MRS Members' Area or the MRS Company Partner Area to download the sheet.

Email newsletter

June 2005 issue included:

article on research into British Asians and identity
article on educational attainment amongst ethnic minorities
article on research on the Somali community in Camden
20 interesting facts about the Pakistani community in the UK
review of David Blunkett's speech on national identity and patriotism
news roundup, ERN Steering Group news and forthcoming events.

February 2005 issue included:

article on research into hard-to-reach audiences to provide insight to improve communications planning
article on research into the experiences of Jamaican postgraduate students in Britain
20 interesting facts about the Black African community in the UK
case study discussing service delivery in a plural society
case study looking at providing mental health services to refugees
news roundup, reviews, ERN Steering Group news and forthcoming events.

Summaries and presentations from meetings

Regular meetings were held to discuss case studies (good and bad) and the lessons to be gleaned. Summaries and presentations from the meetings were published for all to share and learn.

Statistics

See the Office for National Statistics website for a guide to the collection and classification of ethnicity data (www.statistics.gov.uk/about/ethnic_group_statistics).
The Census and Geodemographics Group section has additional information on Census data.

Finding ethnic minority research suppliers

MRS and the ERN cannot recommend suppliers, but a good starting point to identify bona fide potential suppliers is the MRS The Research Buyers’ Guide (RBG) online at www.theresearchbuyersguide.com . You can search on ‘expert areas - ethnic minorities’ to generate a list of agencies and consultants who offer ethnic research and use the bulletin board to post details of your project/enquiry.

Access to the Guide and the bulletin board is free for all, but you will need a password to access the search facility. If you are not an MRS member you can set up a password direct from the site.

To be included in the RBG, agencies must employ at least one Full Member of MRS which ensures compliance with the MRS Code of Conduct. However, ethnic research is a complex area, and to find the right supplier for your project you will need to sift further by asking the right questions and talking to others with experience of working in this area.

Other resources

www.multicultural.co.uk - provides practical information on working with ethnic minorities and faith communities.

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