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Instructions

Introduction to research integrity

Instructions for:TraineeTrainer

Related Initiative

Initiative:72c17801-2e2b-4c06-adb9-f81cb0c77704

Goal

This module provides and introduction to the main principles of research integrity, describes the guidance outlined in the European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity (ECoC), and provides additional context for the ECoC with the use of context specific examples.

Requirements

This module is part of the VIRT2UE online course and should be combined with the two following modules: "Introduction of virtue ethics to research integrity" and "Virtue ethics applied under current research conditions.

You need to have a background in research (i.e. be employed as researchers) or be a trainer/educator/teacher who has had experience in research in the past.

Duration (hours)

1

For whom is this important?

Junior researchersResearchersResearch integrity trainersTrainers in training

Method

eLearning

Part of

VIRT2UE

Steps

1What is Research Integrity?

2Three levels of Research Integrity

3Scope of Research Integrity

4Research Integrity in your Context

What is this about?

By taking this interactive module you will learn about:

• The European Code of Conduct for research Integrity (ECoC): You will be introduced to the content of the code while reflecting on the good practices and breaches described in the text.

• Responsible conduct of research, research misconduct, and questionable research practice: You will learn about the differences between responsible practices, misconduct and gay areas and reflect on how these are addressed in the ECoC.
• The variety of factors that influence research behavior: You will be guided in a reflection about your own responsibilities as researchers and the possible reasons that might lead to violations at the level of: 1) individual researchers, 2) the research culture, and 3) the research system.

Why is this important?

To start with a common terminology and knowledge, this online modules provide a basic understanding of the concepts used in the training.

Practical Tips

Please note that no information will be saved or stored after you have closed the browser window/tab. This has two major implications: (1) Whenever you close your browser window/tab, your progress will not be saved and you will have to start the module anew. It is not necessary to complete the course in one go, but recommended to leave the browser window/tab open (and the computer/laptop running). (2) In case you aim to save your reflections, you are kindly asked to copy/paste your input in a separate document and save it on your computer, BEFORE you submit your input (A print-out solution is planned, but is not available yet).

1

Take the online module

Open the course

Remarks

This training has been developed by the VIRT2UE project, which has received funding form the European Union’s H2020 research programme under grant agreement N 741782.

Steps

1What is Research Integrity?

2Three levels of Research Integrity

3Scope of Research Integrity

4Research Integrity in your context

What is this about?

This interactive e-learning module provides an introduction to research integrity. By taking this modules learners will:

• Identify the purpose and the content of the ECoC. Throughout the module, the ECoC is introduced and quoted as an important source of guidance for research integrity. A drag-and-drop exercise aims to familiarize the learner with the code’s content, and introduces some guidance outlined in the document. In another exercise, learners are invited to reflect on practices which are described as breaches of research integrity in the ECoC.
• Distinguish between responsible conduct of research, research misconduct, and questionable research practices and link these to their description in the ECoC. In the module, the difference between responsible conduct of research, research misconduct, and questionable research practices is described. The prevalence and impact of research misconduct and breaches of responsible research practices are also examined, and which principles and norms from the ECoC are violated in cases of certain research misbehaviours are identified.
• Become aware of the variety of factors that influence research behaviour and their own responsibilities related to these factors. In the module, possible reasons for research integrity violations are described at the level of: 1) individual researchers, 2) the research culture, and 3) the research system. Learners link guidance in the ECoC targeted at each of these three areas. Finally, learners reflect on how publication pressure affects their own research practices.

Why is this important?

It is crucial for participants to complete the online course in advance of the face-to-face training in order to acquire a shared understanding of the program’s core concepts.

Practical Tips

Please note that no information will be saved or stored after users have closed the browser window/tab. This has two major implications: (1) Whenever users close their browser window/tab, their progress will not be saved and they will have to start the module anew. It is not necessary to complete the course in one go, but recommended to leave the browser window/tab open (and the computer/laptop running). (2) In case users aim to save their reflections, they are kindly asked to copy/paste their input in a separate document and save it on their computer.

1

Experience the online module

Open the course

Remarks

This training has been developed by the VIRT2UE project, which has received funding form the European Union’s H2020 research programme under grant agreement N 741782.

Other information

Who

• VIRT2UE

Where

• Europe