Research Ethics for Scientists: A Companion for Students

Research Ethics for Scientists is about best practices in all the major areas of research management and practice that are common to scientific researchers, especially those in academia. Aimed towards the younger scientist, the book critically examines the key areas that continue to plague even experienced and well-meaning science professionals. For ease of use, the book is arranged in functional themes and units that every scientist recognizes as crucial for sustained success in science; ideas, people, data, publications and funding. These key themes will help to highlight the elements of successful and ethical research as well as challenging the reader to develop their own ideas of how to conduct themselves within their work.Tackles the ethical issues of being a scientist rather than the ethical questions raised by science itselfCase studies used for a practical approach Written by an experienced researcher and PhD mentor Accessible, user-friendly advice Indispensible companion for students and young scientists Content: Chapter 1 Research Ethics: The Best Ethical Practices Produce the Best Science (pages 1–9): Chapter 2 How Corrupt is Science? (pages 11–20): Chapter 3 Plagiarise and Perish (pages 21–38): Chapter 4 Finding the Perfect Mentor (pages 39–56): Chapter 5 Becoming the Perfect Mentor (pages 57–72): Chapter 6 Research Misconduct: Fabricating Data (pages 73–85): Chapter 7 Research Misconduct: Falsification and Whistleblowing (pages 87–103): Chapter 8 Authorship: Who's an Author on a Scientific Paper and Why (pages 105–119): Chapter 9 Grant Proposals: Ethics and Success Intertwined (pages 121–134): Chapter 10 Peer Review and The Ethics of Privileged Information (pages 135–146): Chapter 11 Data and Data Management: The Ethics of Data (pages 147–161): Chapter 12 Conflicts of Interest (pages 163–177): Chapter 13 What Kind of Research Science World Do We Want? (pages 179–187):