ACS Ethical Guidelines
Relevant to chemists publishing in American Chemical Society journals, with sections for editors, authors, reviewers, and scientists publishing outside of the scientific literature as well.
Association of American Universities - Research Issues
Several topics are covered, including conflicts of interest, research integrity and misconduct, and research data disclosure.
AAUP - Statement on Professional Ethics
From the American Association of University Professors.
Chemist's Code of Conduct
Adopted by the American Chemical Society in June of 1994, this short document replaces the Chemist's Creed as the official principles of conduct for professional chemists.
AMS Ethical Guidelines
"To help in the preservation of that atmosphere of mutual trust and ethical behavior required for science to prosper." From the American Mathematical Society.
APS Guidelines for Professional Conduct
Research ethics statement and guidelines from the American Physical Society
Handling Allegations of Research Misconduct
American Physical Society statement recommending policies for ethics cases.
Statement on Treatment of Subordinates
From the American Physical Society
ASA Code of Ethics
General principles and ethical standards for professional sociologists, from the American Sociological Association.
ASCE Code of Ethics
Includes the text of the ethics code as well as the enforcement and educational plans from the American Society of Civil Engineers.
ASME Society Policy: Ethics
Policy statement of the Board on Professional Practice and Ethics of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, relevant to professional practice and publication. [Adobe Acrobat pdf file]
Ecological Society of America Code of Ethics
Guidelines for research and publication.
IEE Rules of Conduct
Institution of Electrical Engineers rules for the ethical conduct of their members.
A Brief Guide to the NSF's Policies and Procedures on Misconduct in Science and Engineering
Short brochure-length document in PDF format.
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