20 · Survey Results: Survey Questions and Responses
Research on human subjects
Research on animal subjects
Avoidance of research misconduct
Responsible authorship and publication practices (such as avoiding plagiarism, citing sources, acknowledging contributors,
obtaining permission for reuse, etc.)
Mentor/trainee responsibilities
Peer review
Collaborative science
Research Misconduct is typically defined as fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism in proposing, performing, or reviewing research,
or in reporting research results. Research misconduct may also include mismanaging grant funds and providing false information in
grant applications.
INSTITUTION-LEVEL RCR INFORMATION
1. Are there institution-wide initiatives regarding academic honesty or responsible conduct of
research? N=47
Yes 47 100%
No 0 0%
If yes, please indicate the type of initiative. Check all that apply. N=47
Student code of conduct 39 83%
Certification in RCR (e.g., from Office of Research) 31 66%
Honor code 16 34%
Other initiative 20 43%
Please briefly describe the other initiative. N=20
College Board on Academic Honesty
Data management, sharing, and ownership. Conflict of interest and commitment. Research on human subjects.
Research on animal subjects. Avoidance of research misconduct. Responsible authorship and publication practices.
Human subjects certification
In compliance with Canada’s Tri-Council framework, the university has recently implemented a new procedure
“Investigating a Breach of Research Integrity” effective March 28, 2013. The new procedure creates a mechanism for
ensuring that university researchers are held accountable to Responsible Conduct of Research standards. [Tri-Council
refers to the three primary granting agencies: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Canadian
Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), and Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC).]
Information on academic integrity and avoiding plagiarism and related topics is available at the NuWrite/Northwestern’s
Online Writing Resources. Other areas within the university host sites on academic integrity, for example, the Office of
the Provost and The Graduate School, among others.
Institutional Review Board Certification
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