Introduction to research integrity

From The Embassy of Good Science

Introduction to research integrity

Instructions for:TraineeTrainer
Goal
This interactive eLearning 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
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 -2
Part of
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VIRT2UE

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What is this about?

By taking this interactive module you will learn about:

  • 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.

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).

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.

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