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Integrity Games - a research based learning platform on academic integrity aimed at undergraduate university students +
Integrity Games is developed for academic integrity training for university students – primarily students on year 1-3 of their education. It is most likely relevant for more advanced students as well.
The general aim of Integrity Games is to develop knowledge and begin developing academic integrity, by engaging students in reflections of realistic <dfn data-id="23" tabindex="0">dilemmas</dfn> involving academic integrity. The cases cover three general topics central to academic integrity:
# Citation practice, including avoiding <dfn data-id="16" tabindex="0">plagiarism</dfn> and <dfn data-id="21" tabindex="0">self-plagiarism</dfn>
# Collaboration and getting help on individual assignments
# Collecting, analyzing and reporting data
The tool contains one or more cases under each topic presenting the student with <dfn data-id="23" tabindex="0">dilemmas</dfn> and common grey area issues in an engaging and thought-provoking way.
While examples of severe <dfn data-id="14" tabindex="0">misconduct</dfn> – such as <dfn data-id="16" tabindex="0">plagiarism</dfn> and <dfn data-id="4" tabindex="0">fabrication</dfn> of data – are included in the cases, the main focus is on the grey area issues where research shows that students are most often in doubt about the appropriate course of action.
For each of the above mentioned topics, Integrity Games aims to contribute to the development of the knowledge and skills listed below.
Items marked with * are considered the primary aims and the games’ efficacy towards these aims has been tested in a randomized controlled experiment.
* Knowledge of the core values and principles of academic integrity and how they are applied*
* Knowledge of common grey zones and the reasons why they are “grey”*
* Knowledge of what is strictly forbidden
* Skills in identifying academic integrity aspects of a given situation
* Skills in identifying actions that are in accordance with each of the core principles of academic interity
* Competences in weighing actions according to multiple values, principles, and groups*
* Competences in assessing the interplay between the ethically good practice and epistemically good in concrete cases.
In addition, the tool aims to contribute to the following motivational aims:
* Motivation to develop further AI knowledge skills and competences (positive nudging)*
* Acceptance of core values and principles under academic and research integrity
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Many of the academic integrity issues students face – such as freeriding in group work or handling deviating data - are not covered by the local disciplinary rules, and even if they are, the interpretation of the rules may be context dependent.
Navigating grey zones therefore requires attention to context and reflection on the broader aims of higher education.
Integrity Games encourages this through engaging and realistic cases drawn from a major study on the integrity issues commonly faced by undergraduate students in Europe. +
These videos are important to foster reflection and discussion about research integrity principles. +
Code of Ethics Young Scientists' is important because it ensures credibility and trust in research by providing both preventive and corrective guidance. It prevents misconduct by educating researchers on standards, and offers frameworks for addressing violations fairly. In today’s interconnected research environment, having shared ethical codes strengthens international collaboration and consistency. For governments, institutions, and the public, this document demonstrates commitment to transparency, fairness, and societal responsibility. It is not just a guideline but a foundation for safeguarding the reliability of research outcomes. +
Conflicts of interest, especially when not disclosed, are one of the core challenges to research integrity. +
The ICMJE recommendations guide best practice and ethical standards for conducting research, editing reports, publication standards and authorship criteria. +
The establishment of ethical standards and practices in biomedical research involving human subjects is important for avoiding unnecessary harm, and for making sure that research conducted in this area is done so safely and ethically. +
International Statement of Principles and Practices for Research Ethics, Integrity, and Culture in the Context of Rapid-Results Research 2022 +
Statement of Principles and Practices for Research Ethics, Integrity, and Culture in the Context of Rapid-Results Research ' is important because it ensures credibility and trust in research by providing both preventive and corrective guidance. It prevents misconduct by educating researchers on standards, and offers frameworks for addressing violations fairly. In today’s interconnected research environment, having shared ethical codes strengthens international collaboration and consistency. For governments, institutions, and the public, this document demonstrates commitment to transparency, fairness, and societal responsibility. It is not just a guideline but a foundation for safeguarding the reliability of research outcomes. +
It is crucial for participants to complete the online modules in advance of the face-to-face training in order to acquire a shared understanding of the program’s core concepts. +
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. +
It is essential that all researchers understand the basic concepts of good scientific practice from a practical point of view - how they way they do their research can affect their results. +
This series of eLearning modules provide a basic understanding of the concepts used in the training to ensure that trainees start with a common terminology and knowledge. +
It is crucial for participants to complete the eLearning modules in advance of the face-to-face training in order to acquire a shared understanding of the program’s core concepts. +
Supervision, mentoring, and role-modeling have a strong influence on research work environments. If a research environment is not open or is unsafe, researchers are less likely to raise concerns or admit mistakes. Therefore, contributing to an open, safe and responsible research environment is important to reduce problems such as poor mental health, drop-outs, fraudulent practices, discrimination, and harassment. For this reason, responsible and good supervision, and mentoring might be seen as duties of care to reduce and signal problems. +
Supervision, mentoring, and role-modeling have a strong influence on research work environments. If a research environment is not open or is unsafe, researchers are less likely to raise concerns or admit mistakes. Therefore, contributing to an open, safe and responsible research environment is important to reduce problems such as poor mental health, drop-outs, fraudulent practices, discrimination, and harassment. For this reason, responsible and good supervision, and mentoring might be seen as duties of care to reduce and signal problems. +
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Introduction to the evaluation of the effectiveness of Research Ethics and Integrity (REI) training +
We may even argue that it is unethical to provide poor quality training. Thus, it is imperative to provide training that benefits both researchers and institutions and contributes to building the culture of integrity. +
Code of Conduct for Research Integrity' is important because it ensures credibility and trust in research by providing both preventive and corrective guidance. It prevents misconduct by educating researchers on standards, and offers frameworks for addressing violations fairly. In today’s interconnected research environment, having shared ethical codes strengthens international collaboration and consistency. For governments, institutions, and the public, this document demonstrates commitment to transparency, fairness, and societal responsibility. It is not just a guideline but a foundation for safeguarding the reliability of research outcomes. +
Irish National Forum on Research Integrity's Guidelines for the Investigation of Misconduct in Research +
While the Irish National Policy Statement on Research Integrity lays down the principles of research, good research practices and also the principles underlying response to research misconduct, this guideline gives more detailed advice to carry out a formal investigation. For instance, it lays out guidelines for the investigative panel composition, the review procedure, and how to maintain confidentiality. +
