Research Ethics
Responsible Conduct of Research
Gustavus offers regular training in Responsible Conduct of Research. The training combines an online RCR module and an in-person training workshop. Any student funded by a public or government source (local, state, or federal) must complete the training. All other students and faculty conducting research are strongly encouraged to complete the training.
- Online Training Module: CITI_Instructions_final
- For details of the next in-person training workshop, contact DirectorRSC@gustavus.edu.
Additional Resources
National Ethics CORE Website: A wealth of material on Responsible Conduct of Research. See, for example, the section on Resources -> Teaching Materials, and also the RCR Modules from CMDITR
National Ethics CORE Two Minute Challenges: These are one-paragraph summaries of some ethical issue related to research. Each includes a full study guide, and many include links discussing the actual events summarized in the challenge
RCR Videos produced by Office of Research, University of Nebraska-Lincoln: This is an excellent series of roughly 3 minute long videos that illustrate "real world" situations where Responsible Conduct of Research issues might arise
National Academy of Sciences book (free PDF download) On Being a Scientist: Responsible Conduct in Research, Third Edition (2009)
- http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309119707
- http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=wIBjGV3OB0o#t=28 (Video)
The Lab: A very Interesting interactive simulation of lab environment where you can take on role of researcher, grad student, post doc, or research integrity officer dealing with a Research Misconduct issue.