Research Ethics and Integrity (Humanities and Social Sciences)
| Numbering Code | G-LAS00 80007 LE20 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Intensive, Second semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 0.5 | Course Type | Lecture | |
| Target Year | Graduate students | Target Student | For liberal arts students | |
| Language | English | Day/Period |
Intensive TBD |
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| Instructor name | Campbell, Michael (Graduate School of Letters Assistant Professor) | |||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course | This course guides graduate students who are about to start their research what they should be prepared to do as a responsible researcher. Students will learn how to conduct research in accordance with the norms to be followed as a researcher and how to present research results appropriately. In particular, the lecture will show how misconduct in scientific research can hinder the development of sound science, and how to handle data correctly and present research results appropriately. In addition, students will learn about the appropriate use of research funds, plagiarism and conflicts of interest. In addition to the lectures, students will have group work to discuss the given issues. | |||
| Course Goals | To learn what it means to act responsibly as a researcher and to better understand the pressures which can cause research misconduct to occur. Through case studies of misconduct in scientific research, students will learn how to be a researcher who acts with integrity. Students will be invited to reflect on the virtues which make for a good researcher, the values which research encodes, and the potential ramifications of research misconduct. Finally, students will take an e-learning course on Research Ethics of JSPS to confirm their understanding. | |||
| Schedule and Contents |
Lecture 1: Professionalism in Research 1. What makes a good researcher? 2. Distinguishing mistakes from misconduct 3. What causes misconduct? 4. Whose responsibility is it? 5. What harm does misconduct do? Lecture 2: Research Ethics and Integrity in Research and Publishing 1. Data collection and management in research activities 2. Misconduct in scientific research 3. Unprofessional research behavior 4. Inappropriate presentation methods 5. Methods and processes of publishing research papers Lecture 3: Intellectual Property and Appropriate Use of Research Funds 1. Legal issues - plagiarism and copyright 2. Research funding and contracts 3. Conflict of interest and its avoidance 4. Appropriate handling of public research funds Lecture 4: Fostering a Positive Research Environment 1. Discussion on what makes a good research environment 2. Responding to misconduct when it occurs 3. Complete the "e-Learning Course on Research Ethics" from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (https://elcore.jsps.go.jp/top.aspx) |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | Evaluation is based on attendance and participation. At the end of the course, students must work through "e-Learning Course on Research Ethics" of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS). | |||
| Course Requirements | None | |||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Participation in the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science's "e-Learning Course on Research Ethics” (JSPS) | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References | |||
| References, etc. |
（参考書） JSPS 『For the Sound Development of Science -The Attitude of a Conscientious Scientist-』（available at https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-kousei/ethics.html） 日本学術振興会「科学の健全な発展のために」編集委員会編 『科学の健全な発展のために－誠実な科学者の心得－』（丸善出版、2015年）ISBN:978-4621089149 The National Academy of Sciences Engineering Medicine 『On Being a Scientist: A Guide to Responsible Conduct in Research: Third Edition』（available at https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/on-being-a-scientist-a-guide-to-responsible-conduct-in-research-third-edition） 米国科学アカデミー編、池内了訳 『科学者をめざす君たちへ－研究者の責任ある行動とは 第3版』（化学同人、2010年）ISBN:978-4759814286 |
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