29. Sep 2021
Good Scientific Practice (November 4, 2021 | online)
Any responsible conduct of research should be based on honesty, accuracy, efficiency, and objectivity. The online-workshop Good Scientific Practice focuses on these scientific standards of international research. It raises awareness of the subject matter by providing doctoral candidates with a set of professional values and ethical norms as well as required competencies and skills to pursue scientific integrity. The content of the course follows the curriculum “Safeguarding Good Scientific Practice” (Memorandum and Code of Conduct) of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG).
Specific Topics
- Introduction to good scientific practice
- Mentoring in the science system
- Misconduct in scientific research
- Conflicts of interest in scientific cooperation
- Data management
- Publication ethics
Aims
The workshop instructs participants on the principles of good scientific practice. Doctoral and postdoctoral candidates learn how to comply with the international values and standards of good scientific research and ethical practice.
Methodology
The online-workshop combines self-study – online lectures including video-clips (Vimeo) – and open discussions via video-conferencing (Zoom). An educational film sequence, a role-play (online small group work), various video-clips to case studies or delicate situations, and a set of questions concerning data management (online partner work) will contribute to a vital learning environment. Participants are actively involved and encouraged to compare their experience of scientific work with the international standards of good scientific practice. Using an interactive platform, they can finally test their decision-making.
Workshop Schedule
- Part I – Video conference (ZoomMeeting – 9:00–9:30 a.m.)
WARM-UP / INTRO / FAQ / GROUPING - PART II – Self-study – 9:30–11:00 a.m.
I AM HERE FOR YOU! – Mentoring in the science system
SMALL GROUP/PARTNER WORK - PART III – Self-study – 11:15–12:15 p.m. (ZoomMeeting – 11:45–12:15 p.m.)
NO WAY! – Misconduct in scientific research - PART IV – Self-study – 1:00–1:45 p.m.
WHO’S WHO – Whistleblower, ombudsperson, commission, procedures, and consequences
MINE, YOURS, OURS! – Conflicts of interest in scientific cooperation - PART V – Self-study – 2:00–3:30 p.m.
KEEP A COOL HEAD! – Handling research data
SMALL GROUP/PARTNER WORK
PITFALLS EVERYWHERE – Publication ethics
INTO THE SHOES – Interactive learning platform - PART VI – Video conference (ZoomMeeting – 3:45–4:30 p.m.)
ROUND TABLE – Discussion & open questions
CONCLUSION & EVALUATION
Term and Application
- November 4, 2021: 9am – 4:30 p.m.
- Format: online
- Group size: maximum 15
- Workshop-Language: English
Registration | closed
Unfortunately, we are sorry, but all seats are taken.
Trainer
Dr. Anne Hamker
Funding
This workshop has been realised with financial support from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg.