On being a scientist : responsible conduct in research / Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

National Academy of Sciences (U.S.). Committee on the Conduct of Science.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science--Vocational guidance.

Science.

Research.

Research--Vocational guidance.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (38 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1995.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The level of trust that has characterized science and its relationship with society has contributed to a period of unparalleled scientific productivity. But this trust will endure only if we strive to exemplify the values associated with ethical scientific conduct. Science has become even more complex since the publication of the first edition of this book, making a formal introduction to research ethics and responsibilities especially crucial. This new version reflects suggestions from readers, instructors, students and professors.

Contents:

""ON BEING A SCIENTIST""; ""Copyright""; ""PREFACE""; ""ACKNOWLEDGMENTS""; ""A NOTE ON USING THIS BOOKLET""; ""Contents""; ""INTRODUCTION""; ""THE SOCIAL FOUNDATIONS OF SCIENCE""; ""EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES AND THE TREATMENT OF DATA""; ""VALUES IN SCIENCE""; ""CONFLICT OF INTEREST""; ""PUBLICATION AND OPENNESS""; ""THE ALLOCATION OF CREDIT""; ""AUTHORSHIP PRACTICES""; ""ERROR AND NEGLIGENCE IN SCIENCE""; ""MISCONDUCT IN SCIENCE""; ""RESPONDING TO VIOLATIONS OF ETHICAL STANDARDS""; ""THE SCIENTIST IN SOCIETY""; ""BIBLIOGRAPHY""; ""APPENDIX: DISCUSSION OF CASE STUDIES""

""THE SELECTION OF DATA""""A CONFLICT OF INTEREST""; ""INDUSTRIAL SPONSORSHIP OF ACADEMIC RESEARCH""; ""THE SHARING OF RESEARCH MATERIALS""; ""CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE""; ""PUBLICATION PRACTICES""; ""FABRICATION IN A GRANT APPLICATION""; ""A CASE OF PLAGIARISM""; ""A CAREER IN THE BALANCE""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 22-24).

ISBN:

1-280-21114-8

9786610211142

0-309-58776-X

0-585-00195-2

OCLC:

814277576