Survival skills for researchers: the responsible conduct of research
Master
In Maynard (USA)
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Maynard (USA)
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This course is designed to provide graduate students and postdoctoral associates with techniques that enhance both validity and responsible conduct in scientific practice. Lectures present practical steps for developing skills in scientific research and are combined with discussion of cases. The course covers study design, preparation of proposals and manuscripts, peer review, authorship, use of humans and non-human animals in research, allegations of misconduct, and intellectual property. Also discussed are mentoring relationships and career options. Aspects of responsible research conduct are integrated into lectures and case discussion as appropriate to the specific topic. This course also satisfies the training grant requirements of the NIH for education in the responsible conduct of research.
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The case(s) relating to the class session topic will be distributed the week before class. The first half of the class time will be a lecture presentation of relevant materials and the last half will be a discussion of the case(s) with emphasis on student-driven analysis. Class members are expected to be prepared to discuss the case(s). (see "Instructions for Case Discussions")
Pass/Fail grades will be determined by the instructors based on attendance, preparation of three written assignments, preparation for case discussions, and participation in case discussions.
Macrina, Francis L. Scientific Integrity: An Introductory Text with Cases.
The goal of case discussions is not to decide on right and wrong. Rather, the purpose is to:
Most cases are complex, and the resolution may not be clear.
To prepare for each case study, read the case before class and prepare a one-page summary identifying:
Also think about:
Note that each case may contain more than one issue. You should try to evaluate all issues in a case.
The one-page summary will be collected at the end of class.
Bebeau, M. J.& "Developing a Well-reasoned Response to a Moral Problem in Scientific Research Ethics." In Teaching Research Ethics: A Workshop at Indiana University. May, 1995.
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