Research Ethics

Education in the responsible conduct of research typically takes the form of online instructions about rules regulations and policies. Research Ethicstakes a novel approach and emphasizes the art of philosophical decision-making. Part A introduces egoism and explains that it is in the individual''s own interest to avoid misconduct fabrication of data plagiarism and bias. Part B explains contractualism and covers issues of authorship peer review and responsible use of statistics. Part C introduces moral rights as the basis of informed consent the use of humans in research mentoring intellectual property and conflicts of interests. Part D uses two-level utilitarianism to explore the possibilities and limits of the experimental use of animals duties to the environment and future generations and the social responsibilities of researchers. This book brings a fresh perspective to research ethics and will engage the moral imaginations of graduate students in all disciplines.