Virtue ethics applied under current research conditions
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InstructionsVirtue ethics applied under current research conditions
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Goal
This module aims to reflect on the concern that the current research culture may constitute conditions that could undermine a virtue ethics approach, and make it more likely for researchers to develop some vices.
Requirements
This module is part of the VIRT2UE online course and should be taken after completing the first two module: "Introduction of virtue ethics to research integrity" and "Introduction of virtue ethics to research integrity".
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)
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For whom is this important?
Method
What is this about?
By taking this interactive module you will learn about and reflect on:
- Your experience of cognitive dissonance in a research related context: You will be guided in recognizing the relevance and dynamics of cognitive dissonance within the research process.
- The necessity and risks of applying self-justification strategies: You will be guided and invited to reflect on the self-justification strategies you might use, and the possible unintended consequences they might lead to, like the development of cognitive biases.
- The most relevant breach of research integrity in your discipline and possible self-justification strategies: After identifying the most relevant violation of research integrity in your discipline you will be invited to write different types of self-justification strategies.
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 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).
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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.
What is this about?
This interactive e-learning module supports users in reflecting on possible circumstances that might undermine a good research and and prevent researhers from developing virtues. By taking this modules learners will:
- Reflect on their experience of cognitive dissonance[1] in a research related context. Both in explaining and demonstrating the underlying dynamics and relevance of cognitive dissonance for the research process, learners are likely to experience this psychological discomfort, and reflect upon it.
- Reflect on the necessity and risks of applying self-justification strategies. Both in explaining and demonstrating the underlying dynamics informing the application of self-justification strategies in research, learners are invited to reflect on the self-justification strategies they use, and the possible unintended consequences, like the development of cognitive biases.
- Select the most relevant breach of research integrity in their discipline and invent self-justification strategies. In a two-step exercise, learners are first required to choose the most relevant violation of research integrity in their discipline. Then, they are asked to write different types of self-justification strategies (e.g. denial of responsibility, trivialization) that have previously introduced to them with the example of honorary authorship.
- ↑ Cognitive Dissonance Theory was initiated by Festinger, L. (1957). A Theory of Cognitive Dissonance. Stanford University Press
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.
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Experience the online module
Click on the link http://courses.embassy.science/virtue_ethics_applied_under_current_research_conditions/story.html
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.
