Personal, Scientific and Academic Integrity

Explore scientific ethics in this 50-minute lecture by Thomas Montville, PhD, distinguished professor emeritus at Rutgers. Delve into crucial topics including data treatment, authorship, intellectual property, conflicts of interest, and formal ethical standards in scientific research. Learn about the characteristics of ethical behavior, common errors in scientific practice, and the importance of integrity in academia. Examine real-world examples, including a controversy at Rutgers, to understand the complexities of research ethics. Gain insights into proper authorship attribution, copyright issues, plagiarism, and the impact of prior publication. Discover how to navigate conflicts of interest and adhere to ethical standards in scientific pursuits. This comprehensive discussion, presented by the American Society for Microbiology, provides valuable knowledge for researchers, students, and professionals in the scientific community.

Introduction
Topics
Integrity
Science
Situational Ethics
Cultural Bias
Ethics and Discipline
Characteristics of Ethical Behavior
Common Errors
Misusing Statistics
Investigator Bias
Data Ideas
Controversy at Rutgers
Issues of Authorship
Factors for Authorship
Who should be an author
Copyright
Plagiarism
Prior publication
Conflict of interest
Ethical Standards
Closing Thoughts