Introduction to research integrity

Instructions

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.

Duration (hours)

1 h

For whom is this important?

Junior researchersResearchersResearch integrity trainersTrainers in training

Method

Blended learning

Part of

VIRT2UE

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Steps

1What is Research Integrity?

2Three levels of Research Integrity

3Scope of Research Integrity

4Research Integrity in your Context

1

Identify the purpose and the content of the European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity

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.

2

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.

3

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.

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

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