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Decision: Jones should adhere to the usual anthropological ethical codes regarding anonymity in her report, but she should acknowledge key informants who provided her with a lot of time and support in an acknowledgment section (separate from the report).

Justification: The need for anonymity is especially important because Jones noticed that another group of people nearby were harmed by using their real names under similar circumstances. At the same time, it is important for her to recognize the feelings of the community members that they were insufficiently thanked for their assistance and knowledge that they shared. By separating their names from the information in the report and not publishing the name of the town and health center, Jones finds a compromise between her concerns for anonymity and for properly reciprocating with her participants.