Scientific Integrity: Text And Cases In Responsible Conduct Of Research - Couverture souple

Macrina, Francis L.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1555813186 ISBN 13 : 9781555813185

Editeur : American Society for Microbiology, 2005

Synopsis

Scientific Integrity: Texts and Cases in Responsible Conduct of Research, 3rd Edition, presents an important revision of a best-selling text in the expanding field of responsible conduct of research. Retaining the format and user-friendly design of previous editions, the book delivers updates to all existing chapters and most appendix material and provides vital information on new topics. Brand new to the third edition are chapter discussion questions and a companion website that will be verified and updated regularly. Expanding upon the useful resources integrated into the text, the website will link instructors to policy and regulatory updates pertaining to research conduct and RDR education as well was to URLs offering supplemental materials in all of the topic areas.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

Scientific Integrity: Text and Cases in Responsible Conduct of Research, 3rd Edition, presents an important revision of a best–selling text in the expanding field of responsible conduct of research training. Designed primarily for graduate and postgraduate courses in the biomedical, natural, and behavioral sciences, the textbook may also be employed in upper–level undergraduate courses. Retaining the format and user–friendly design of previous editions, this timely revision delivers updates to all existing chapters, including the addition or removal of case studies for maximum currency. New to the third edition are chapter discussion questions intended to stimulate critical thought and engage students in the learning process. Written by experts in research conduct with practical teaching and research experience, the book provides vital information on new topics, including: the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act on human subject research; the Digital Millennium Copyright Act; the details of the data sharing policy enacted by the National Institutes of Health; publication policies that address biodefense issues; open access publication; electronic record keeping; and trends in documenting expectations in the mentor–trainee relationship. Most of the material in the appendixes has been updated, and a new appendix on record–keeping guidelines has been added. The revision of Scientific Integrity capitalizes on valuable student and instructor feedback, as well as the experience gained from the author’s own classroom use. Conceived as a turnkey text, the book offers background, analysis, teaching tools, and associated online resources that will enable virtually any practicing scientist to create and teach a course in the responsible conduct of research. New to the third edition of Scientific Integrity is a companion Web site that will serve as a critical reference source for students and instructors alike. Expanding upon the useful resources integrated into the text, the Web site provides a collection of online resources that will be verified and updated regularly. Updates on policies and regulations pertaining to research conduct and RCR education as well as URLs linking instructors to supplemental materials in all of the topic areas will be available. In addition, the surveys found in Appendix I of the book will be posted as PDF files for convenient classroom use.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Scientific Integrity: Text and Cases in Responsible Conduct of Research, 3rd Edition, presents an important revision of a best–selling text in the expanding field of responsible conduct of research training. Presents the core topics for graduate and postdoctoral trainees and professional researchers on the principles of scientific integrity Contains highly relevant interactive case studies, 30% of which are new to third edition, written by practicing scientists on the front lines of ethical issues Covers essential topics related to the conduct of scientific investigation, such as guidelines, policies, standards, and codes Offers a companion Web site, maintained by the author, containing a rich collection of Internet resources Includes discussion questions to promote critical thought Provides updates to most appendix material

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: American Society for Microbiology
• Date d'édition: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1555813186
• ISBN 13: 9781555813185
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 428
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible