Principles and Practices of Research Integrity: Upholding Scholarly Trust
Date:
13/11/2024
Organised by:
University of Essex
Presenter:
Robin Brooker is pursuing his doctorate in the Department of Sociology at the University of Essex, with a focus on academic culture, research methodology, and integrity. Currently a lecturer in the Department of Sociology, he has previously undertaken projects at Stanford University's Meta-Research Innovation Centre and recently aided in various endeavours at Sense About Science, including crafting a workshop on Peer Review. Before this, Robin served as the Study Support Manager within the same Sociology department. He was an early career panel member for the Confidence in Research project undertaken by Economist Impact and Elsevier, and he holds a fellowship with the Higher Education Academy.
Level:
Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)
Contact:
Description:
In this training session you will delve into the foundational principles that underpin ethical and optimal research practices and learn more about the importance of maintaining honesty, transparency, and accountability in all stages of research. Attending this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to conduct your research responsibly, enhancing your credibility and the trustworthiness of your scholarly contributions.
This dynamic, instructor-led course is designed to empower you with the essential knowledge and skills required to conduct and articulate scientific research in an ethical, transparent, and reproducible manner. You will learn key terms and concepts, ethical principles, and guidelines that are the bedrock of responsible research conduct and the burgeoning domain of open science.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand and compare the definitions and dimensions of responsible conduct of research, research integrity, research ethics, research misconduct, research quality, research excellence, and metascience.
- Identify and analyse the types and causes of research fraud and misconduct, as well as the consequences and remedies for them.
- Explain the concept and principles of open science, as well as the causes and consequences of the replication crisis.
- Recognise and avoid questionable research practices that can compromise the validity and credibility of scientific findings.
- Appreciate and participate in peer review and publication processes that can ensure the quality and dissemination of scientific knowledge.
- Share data and code that are generated or used in scientific research in a secure and accessible way.
- Preregister hypotheses, methods, and analyses before conducting a study, or submit a registered report to a journal.
- Assess and improve the research culture and incentives that influence the behaviour and performance of researchers.
The course is aimed at those doing empirical research using either qualitative or quantitative research methodologies.
Cost:
£150.00 - External academics, students and not-for-profit organisations, £200.00 - Commercial
Website and registration:
https://shortcoursesgateway.essex.ac.uk/Course?courseref=SC:PPRIUPT&dates=0
Region:
East of England
Keywords:
Research and Project Management, Confidentiality and Anonymity, Research Ethics, Management of User Involvement, Regulatory and Legal Aspects
Related publications and presentations:
Research and Project Management
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Management of User Involvement
Regulatory and Legal Aspects