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Responsible Conduct of STEM Research

Tips and sources to help you conduct sci-tech research in an ethical and responsible manner.

Ethical Peer Review

COPE Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers
from the Committee on Publication Ethics
Responsible Authorship and Peer Review
by James R. Wilson, Science and Engineering Ethics (2002) 8, 155-174
Peer Review guides
from the Office of Research Integrity

for Editors and Publishers

COPE: Committee on Publication Ethics
"COPE is a forum for editors and publishers of peer-reviewed journals to discuss all aspects of publication ethics. It also advises editors on how to handle cases of research and publication misconduct." Has guidelines and flowcharts for action.

Case Studies

Peer Review: Resources for Research Ethics Education
From UC San Diego's Research Ethics Program. Has background, case studies and discussion questions.
Responsible Authorship and Peer Review
from North Carolina State University. Background essay, case studies, discussion questions.
COPE Committee on Publication Ethics: Reviewer Misconduct
Real cases from COPE members, with advice.

From the experts

Watch the ACS video "Publishing Your Research 101 - Ep.5 Ethical Considerations for Authors and Reviewers, part 2 Reviewers." See more ACS Research 101 videos.

From the experts

Watch the ACS video "Publishing Your Research 101 - Ep. 3 Selecting Peers to Suggest as Reviewers." See more ACS Research 101 videos.

From the experts

Watch the ACS video "Publishing Your Research 101 - Ep. 6 The Review Process for Authors and Reviewers." See more ACS Research 101 videos.

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