This session focused on the issues and concerns of research integrity confronting graduate faculty and students.  The nine areas associated with the responsible conduct of research (RCR) advocated by the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) were highlighted and discussed.

• Data Acquisition, Management, Sharing, and Ownership
• Conflicts of Interest and Commitment
• Human Subjects
• Animal Welfare
• Research Misconduct
• Publication, Practices, and Responsible Authority
• Mentor and Trainee Responsibilities
• Peer Review
• Collaborative Research

Current UWF research integrity activities directed by Dr. Richard Podemski, Quincy Brown, and Dr. Carla Thompson were presented. 

Power point presentation on Graduate Research Integrity (PDF)

Suggestions from Session Attendees

The following faculty suggestions were voiced at the session:

• Post department representatives list for UWF Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) online
• Connect thesis students with doctoral program students for RCR training
• Provide a workshop on RCR tailored to the humanities
• Maintain updates on UWF RCR efforts through department representatives 

Links for Responsible Conduct of Research

The following are useful links in the area of Responsible Conduct of Research:

Updated 04/16/13 lrg