research ethics black & white … & the large gray area in-between
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Research Ethics Black & white … & the large gray area in-between. Cindy Rankin, Ph.D. Dept of Physiology Physiological Sciences GIDP Research Integrity Officer. Ways in which research or professionalism goes awry. Plagiarism Sloppiness/bad recording keeping Fabrication Fraud - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Research Ethics Black & white
… & the large gray area in-between
Cindy Rankin, Ph.D.Dept of Physiology
Physiological Sciences GIDPResearch Integrity Officer
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Ways in which research or professionalism goes
awry
Plagiarism Sloppiness/bad recording keeping Fabrication Fraud Misuse/abuse of human/animal subjects
Misuse of funds/materials/environment
Authorship/responsibility
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Why research/professionalism
goes awry
Greed Career advancement/pressures Ignorance Disconnection from project:
Lack of motivation, connection or responsibility
Lack of faith in project Jealousy Revenge Mistake or carelessness
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Why does it matter?
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Why does it matter?
Progress in knowledge depends on: Honesty Fairness Accuracy Respect
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Why else does it matter?
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Research also brings in considerable
funding….
Provides 1 Support for:
• Research
• Faculty
• Students
• Educational activities
• Facilities/infrastructure
• Services
Figure 2: Total Research Funding
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Research also brings in considerable
funding….
Provides 1 Support for:
Research
• Faculty
• Students
• Educational activities
• Facilities/infrastructure
• ServicesBut only if done well!
Figure 2: Total Research Funding
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A bit of History
Science & scientific professionals presumed intrinsically ‘good’
Self – corrections will address problems
“Norms” passed on via training
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History cont.
In 1980’s Congress got involved
Substantial use of public money (pie)
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Federal sources predominate
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History cont.
In 1980’s Congress got involved Substantial use of public money Responsibility & accountability needed
Subcommittee findings More than anticipated Need standards and protocols
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History cont. - Development of definitions for NIH Fabrication: making up data or results & recording or reporting them
Falsification: manipulating research or scholarship materials, equipment or processes, changing or omitting data such that not accurately represented
Plagiarism: appropriation of another person’s ideas, processes, results or words with out giving appropriate credit.
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Beyond ‘FFP’
ALSO – not to be tolerated: Other practices that seriously deviate from those that are commonly accepted within the academic community for proposing, conducting or reporting research.
Removed from official definitions as of 2000
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What to do if you suspect??
Clarify or document Discuss, if possible Contact:
Mentor or dept chair RIO – 621-3104 Hotline – 866-364-1908 Ombudsman program - 626-5589 VPR office, Grad college - 621-3513
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What happens next?
Pre-Inquiry (initial investigation) confidential and documentary
Inquiry Decision
No misconduct Misconduct found
Proof, significant departure, intent affects funding, publications, career
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Questions????
Feel free to contact me Cindy Rankin, Ph.D.Dept of Physiology
Physiological [email protected]