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Lectures, discussions and analysis and presentation of case studies in the areas of scientific ethics and communication with the media. Topics in scientific ethics include misconduct, fraud, plagiarism, authorship, intellectual property rights, and academic codes of ethics. | Lectures, discussions and analysis and presentation of case studies in the areas of scientific ethics and communication with the media. Topics in scientific ethics include misconduct, fraud, plagiarism, authorship, intellectual property rights, and academic codes of ethics. | ||
− | Meetings from 5:00 to 6:30 PM on 29, 30, 31 October and 5, 6 and 7 November 2007, in TLS 301. | + | Meetings from 5:00 to 6:30 PM on 29, 30, 31 October and 5, 6 and 7 November 2007, in TLS 301. It will be offered again in the fall of 2008 when Dr. Likens returns to UConn |
− | Discussions led by Dr. Gene E. Likens, Distinguished Research Professor | + | Discussions led by [http://www.ecostudies.org/people_sci_likens.html Dr. Gene E. Likens], Distinguished Research Professor |
− | == | + | ==Course Outline== |
− | + | ===Monday, 29 October 2007: Introduction and Organization=== | |
− | + | Misconduct and fraud | |
− | + | Falsification of evidence; deletion of “outliers” | |
− | + | Plagiarism | |
− | + | Failures of Quality Assurance/Quality Control and methods of validation | |
− | + | Choosing inappropriate methods through ignorance or financial pressure | |
− | + | ===Tuesday, 30 October 2007: Scientific Ethics ― Conduct in Science=== | |
− | + | Peer review; challenges for referees | |
− | + | Power and personal relationships | |
− | + | Authorship and credit: assigning and responsibility at the beginning | |
− | + | ===Wednesday, 31 October 2007: Scientific Ethics ― Conduct in Science=== | |
− | + | Pressure from funders to provide particular answers; censorship | |
− | + | Challenges of “advocacy science” – how to respond? | |
− | + | Resisting pressures and still be successful | |
− | + | Conflict of interest / Codes of Ethics at universities and professional societies | |
− | + | ===Monday, 5 November 2007: What is Scientific Ethical Behavior?=== | |
− | + | Reviewing: Lawrence, P. (2007) The mismeasurement of science. Current Biology, Volume 17, Issue 15, Pages R583-R585 [http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2007.06.014 link] | |
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− | + | Intellectual Property Rights? | |
− | + | Federal Policies | |
− | + | Respect for ideas in collaborative research | |
− | + | Attribution of ideas | |
− | + | “Copycat” research proposals | |
− | + | Relationship between a graduate student and a faculty advisor | |
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Access to data | Access to data | ||
− | + | ===Tuesday, 6 November 2007: Communication of Scientific Information=== | |
− | + | Communicating with the public | |
− | + | Dealing with the media | |
− | + | Responsibilities to science and to the environment; dealing with conflicts | |
− | + | “Least publishable unit” | |
− | + | Readings: | |
− | + | Warner, J. S., G. M. Lovett, and J. Cadwallader. 1991. Scientists and journalists: a primer for scientists who talk to reporters. Bull. Ecol. Soc. Am. 72(2):116-118. | |
− | + | Ecology 101: Explicit Authorship [http://www.esa.org/teaching_learning/ecology101/ecology101_pdfs/ecology101_77_4.pdf link] | |
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− | + | ===Wednesday, 7 November 2007: Ethics and Communication of Scientific Information=== | |
− | + | “The Ghost Bird” | |
− | + | “Covering the Environment” | |
+ | Aldo Leopold – A Land Ethic | ||
==Reading list== | ==Reading list== | ||
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Alberts, B. and K. Shine. 1994. Scientists and the integrity of research. Science 266:1660-1661. [http://sfx5.exlibrisgroup.com:3210/uconn?sid=google&auinit=B&aulast=Alberts&atitle=Scientists+and+the+integrity+of+research.&id=pmid:7992048 link] | Alberts, B. and K. Shine. 1994. Scientists and the integrity of research. Science 266:1660-1661. [http://sfx5.exlibrisgroup.com:3210/uconn?sid=google&auinit=B&aulast=Alberts&atitle=Scientists+and+the+integrity+of+research.&id=pmid:7992048 link] | ||
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Institute of Medicine, National Research Council of the National Academies. 2002. Integrity in Scientific Research. Creating an Environment That Promotes Responsible Conduct. | Institute of Medicine, National Research Council of the National Academies. 2002. Integrity in Scientific Research. Creating an Environment That Promotes Responsible Conduct. | ||
− | Kaiser, J. 2000. Ecologists on a mission to save the world. Science 287:1188-1192. | + | Kaiser, J. 2000. Ecologists on a mission to save the world. Science 287:1188-1192. [http://sfx5.exlibrisgroup.com:3210/uconn?sid=google&auinit=J&aulast=Kaiser&atitle=TAKING+A+STAND:+Ecologists+on+a+Mission+to+Save+the+World&id=pmid:10712146 link] |
− | Kempner, J., C. S. Perlis and J. F. Merz. 2005. Forbidden knowledge. Science 307:854. | + | Kempner, J., C. S. Perlis and J. F. Merz. 2005. Forbidden knowledge. Science 307:854. [http://sfx5.exlibrisgroup.com:3210/uconn?sid=google&auinit=J&aulast=Kempner&atitle=Forbidden+Knowledge&title=Science&volume=307&issue=5711&date=2005&spage=854&issn=0036-8075 link] |
− | Kitcher, P. 2004. Responsible biology. BioScience 54(4):331-336. | + | Kitcher, P. 2004. Responsible biology. BioScience 54(4):331-336. [http://sfx5.exlibrisgroup.com:3210/uconn?sid=google&auinit=P&aulast=Kitcher&atitle=Responsible+Biology&title=BioScience&volume=54&issue=4&date=2004&spage=331&issn=0006-3568 link] |
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+ | Lawrence, P. (2007) The mismeasurement of science. Current Biology, Volume 17, Issue 15, Pages R583-R585 [http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2007.06.014 link] | ||
Leopold, Aldo. 1966. pp. 237-264. The Land Ethic, In: A Sand County Almanac. Oxford University Press. | Leopold, Aldo. 1966. pp. 237-264. The Land Ethic, In: A Sand County Almanac. Oxford University Press. | ||
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Macrina, F. L. 2005. Scientific Integrity. 3rd Edition. ASM Press, Washington, D.C. 402 pp. | Macrina, F. L. 2005. Scientific Integrity. 3rd Edition. ASM Press, Washington, D.C. 402 pp. | ||
− | Martinson, B. C., M. S. Anderson and R. de Vries. 2005. Scientists behaving badly. Nature 435:737-738. | + | Martinson, B. C., M. S. Anderson and R. de Vries. 2005. Scientists behaving badly. Nature 435:737-738. [http://sfx5.exlibrisgroup.com:3210/uconn?sid=google&auinit=BC&aulast=Martinson&atitle=Scientists+behaving+badly&id=pmid:15944677 link] |
Matisoff, G. 2001. Is it publishable? J. Great Lakes Res. 27(1):1-2. | Matisoff, G. 2001. Is it publishable? J. Great Lakes Res. 27(1):1-2. | ||
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Medawar, P. B. 1979. Advice to a Young Scientist. Basic Books, A Division of Harpur Collins Publisher. | Medawar, P. B. 1979. Advice to a Young Scientist. Basic Books, A Division of Harpur Collins Publisher. | ||
− | Minteer, B. A. and J. P. Collins. 2005. Why we need an “ecological ethics.” Front. Ecol. Environ. 3(6):332-337. | + | Minteer, B. A. and J. P. Collins. 2005. Why we need an “ecological ethics.” Front. Ecol. Environ. 3(6):332-337. [http://sfx5.exlibrisgroup.com:3210/uconn?sid=google&auinit=BA&aulast=Minteer&atitle=Why+we+need+an+%E2%80%9Cecological+ethics%E2%80%9D&title=Frontiers+in+ecology+and+the+environment&volume=3&issue=6&spage=332&issn=1540-9295 link] |
Mooney, C. 2005. The Republican War on Science. Basic Books, Cambridge, MA. 342 pp. | Mooney, C. 2005. The Republican War on Science. Basic Books, Cambridge, MA. 342 pp. | ||
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Shea, W. R. and B. Sitter (eds.). 1989. Scientists and Their Responsibility. Watson Publishing International. Canton, MA. | Shea, W. R. and B. Sitter (eds.). 1989. Scientists and Their Responsibility. Watson Publishing International. Canton, MA. | ||
− | Smith, M. F., V. T. Eviner, K. C. Weathers, M. Uriarte, H. A. Ewing, J. M. Jeschke, P. Groffman and C. G. Jones. 2005. Creating individual awareness about responsible conduct in research: A case study of one institution’s approach for researchers and administrators. J. Res. Admin. 36(1):21-25. | + | Smith, M. F., V. T. Eviner, K. C. Weathers, M. Uriarte, H. A. Ewing, J. M. Jeschke, P. Groffman and C. G. Jones. 2005. Creating individual awareness about responsible conduct in research: A case study of one institution’s approach for researchers and administrators. J. Res. Admin. 36(1):21-25. [http://sfx5.exlibrisgroup.com:3210/uconn?sid=google&auinit=MF&aulast=Smith&atitle=Creating+Individual+Awareness+about+Responsible+Conduct+in+Research:+A+Case+Study+of+One+Institution%E2%80%99s+Approach+for+Researchers+and+Administrators&title=The+journal+of+research+administration&volume=36&issue=1/2&date=2005&spage=21&issn=1539-1590 link] |
Steneck, Nicholas H. 2003. ORI Introduction to the Responsible Conduct of Research. (Office of Research Integrity) | Steneck, Nicholas H. 2003. ORI Introduction to the Responsible Conduct of Research. (Office of Research Integrity) | ||
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Warner, J. S., G. M. Lovett and J. Cadwallader. 1991. Scientists and journalists: A primer for scientists who talk to reporters. Bull. Ecol. Soc. Amer. 72(2):116-118. | Warner, J. S., G. M. Lovett and J. Cadwallader. 1991. Scientists and journalists: A primer for scientists who talk to reporters. Bull. Ecol. Soc. Amer. 72(2):116-118. | ||
− | Young, J. R. 2001. The cat-and-mouse game of plagiarism detection. Chronicle of Higher Education, July 6, 2001. A16. | + | Young, J. R. 2001. The cat-and-mouse game of plagiarism detection. Chronicle of Higher Education, July 6, 2001. A16. [http://sfx5.exlibrisgroup.com:3210/uconn?sid=google&auinit=JR&aulast=Young&atitle=The+cat-and-mouse+game+of+plagiarism+detection&title=The+chronicle+of+higher+education&volume=47&issue=43&date=2001&spage=6&issn=0009-5982 link] |
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