Resources for Teaching Research Ethics
Links to online materials (mainly academic) regarding research ethics.
The Online Ethics Center for Engineering and Science
Provides "engineers, scientists and science and engineering students with resources useful for understanding and addressing ethically significant problems that arise in their work life."
IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology Ethics Committee
Includes the IEEE codes of conduct, resources, and committee information.
Teaching Research Ethics
Intensive workshop in teaching research ethics for scientists who train graduate students. Sponsored by the Poynter Center at the University of Indiana.
Bioterrorism, Informed Consent and Scientific Method
Article with citations.
Academe - Scientific Misconduct
Professor shares insights about conduct and misconduct in science.
Academe - Dishonesty in the Academy
Detailed discussion and list of dishonest academic behavior, proposed solutions.
Northeastern University Center for the Advancement of Science Education
Established for science students who wish to investigate and respond to ethical concerns through a combination of reflection and more active research and problem solving.
Centre for Computing and Social Responsibility, De Montfort University
Addresses the social and ethical impacts of information and communication technologies through research and education.
Integrity in Science
Project information and resources from the Center for Science in the Public Interest. Features a database of scientists' and non-profits' ties to industry.
Science Ethics Resources on the Net
Directory of online science ethics information.
ETHEX
The Exploratorium's Ethical Scenarios Forum (ETHEX), created to promote online discussion of ethical, legal, and social implications of genetic research.
Physics Plagiarism Alert
An allegation, with published papers offered for comparison.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's ELSI Project
Resources for middle and high school students on ethical, legal, and social issues in the sciences.
Scientific Misconduct: An Annotated Bibliography
"Articles and books from the popular and scholarly literature that could be integrated into lectures or used as the bases for student reports." Last updated in 1996.
Teaching Chemical Research Ethics
Resource guide aimed at the university educator who wants to incorporate research ethics education into chemistry course(s). From the Duke University Chemistry Library.
Murdough Center For Engineering Professionalism
Encourages and promotes professional engineering ethics through symposia, workshops, and seminars.
NSPE Ethics Resources
Includes codes of conduct, reference resources, case studies, and related articles from the National Society of Professional Engineers.
Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
Organization of journal editors concerned about dealing with possible breaches in research and publication ethics. Includes guidelines on good practice, articles about specific topics, and statistics and case studies on fraud and misconduct.
Scientists for Global Responsibility
Promotes responsible use of science and technology in society, and explores the ethical dimensions of scientific research, global energy and resource issues, and alternative technologies.
Professional Ethics for Scientists
Syllabus and extensive references list for a course taught at Towson University by Dr. Linda Sweeting.
Biology Lesson Plans to Teach Research Ethics
Intended for high school biology classes.
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