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- Research Integrity: Core Course Details
250 Minutes
Research Integrity, Second Edition provides a comprehensive overview of how researchers in Ireland can meet their responsibilities, setting out the key principles and practices of good research conduct, and guiding learners through the lifecycle of a research project.
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This module introduces the key principles and responsibilities that researchers are expected to uphold, exploring how they are defined by professional organisations, public bodies and institutions in Ireland.
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This module explains how irresponsible research practices are defined, as well as their potential impacts and how they should be reported.
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This module explores how research plans can be developed and used responsibly, covering approvals, agreements and the potential consequences of poor planning.
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This module introduces the fundamentals of responsible project management, also covering the research record, validation procedures and data protection.
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This module explains best practices, as well as practices to avoid, when selecting, analysing and presenting data, exploring how to responsibly present text, figures and images.
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This module explores the various stages of publishing a scholarly paper, explaining how to act with integrity when selecting a journal, drafting a manuscript and assigning authorship.
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This module explores the responsibilities that researchers have to their colleagues, covering best practices in mentoring, collaboration and peer review.
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This module covers the wider responsibilities that researchers assume as they develop their careers, including taking on different roles, communicating findings to the public and maximising research impact.
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