LibGuides: Responsible Conduct of Research: Data Management

Essays and Online Modules

Data Acquisition and Management
This online tutorial developed by Columbia University outlines some of the major ethical issues and guidelines related to the management of data in research.
The Lab : Avoiding Research Misconduct
In this video, a number of characters in a university laboratory deal with a number of ethical issues. You, as a viewer, can chose what the character will do next, and see what happens as a result of your choice. Try being Kim Park in this video, and see what happens as she questions the use of her data by another researcher.
The Responsible Collection, Retention, Sharing, and Interpretation of Data
This is a online module covering the responsible handling of data developed by Caroline Whitbeck for the Online Ethics Center. Includes an overview of the topic, case studies, and a list of further resources.

Guidelines

Lab Book Guidelines
This is a set of guidelines developed by Rice University's Experimental Biosciences Department. The guidelines outline how important keeping a lab notebook is for the patent application process.
National Institutes of Health - Data Sharing Policy
This web site lists a number of policies and answers to frequently asked questions about the sharing of data acquired through research funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
National Science Foundation - Dissemination and Sharing of Research Results
Description and links to the U.S. National Science Foundation's official policy on the sharing of research results from NSF-funded projects.
Nature - Image Integrity Guidelines
The Journal Nature has adopted a set of guidelines covering how images can and can not be manipulated when being included in articles accepted for publication in their journal.

Ethical Use of Statistics

American Statistical Association's Ethical Guidelines for Statistical Practice
These guidelines published by the American Statistical Assocation outlines the the professional duties of statisticians, including their responsibilities to funders, clients and employers, responsibility in publishing and testimony, in respecting the safety and rights of research subjects, and in respecting colleagues.
International Statistical Institute - ISI Declaration on Professional Ethics
The latest version of the International Statisitical Institute's Declaration on Professional Ethics, adopted in 2010. Includes a link to the previous, 1985 edition.
Royal Statistical Society Code of Conduct
The code of ethics for the United Kingdom's Royal Statistical Society
United Nations Statistics Division - Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics
This set of principles sets out guidelines for the publishing of official governmental statistics from countries who are part of the United Nations. It recognizes the important role statistics play in government and international relations.

Books & Anthologies

Ensuring the Integrity, Accessibility, and Stewardship of Research Data in the Digital Age by National Academy of Engineering Staff (Editor); Ensuring the Utility and Integrity of Research Data in a Digital Age Staff; National Academy of Sciences Staff; Science, Engineering, and Public Policy Committee; Institute of Medicine (U.S.) Staff; Policy and Global Affairs Staff
Call Number: Q180.55.I45C662009
ISBN: 0309136849
Publication Date: 2009-12-17
The digital era provides researchers with greatly enhanced ability to analyze and share data, but a new report warns that technology also makes it easier for data to be distorted. The report, from the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine, recommends that research institutions ensure that every investigator receives appropriate training on managing data responsibly. Further, the report urges these institutions, along with professional societies, journals and research sponsors, to develop standards for ensuring the integrity of research data and specific data-management guidelines to account for new technologies.
Owning Scientific and Technical Information by Vivian Weil (Editor); John W. Snapper
Call Number: CSEP.KF2979.A2O961989
ISBN: 0813514541
Publication Date: 1989-12-01
This book, published in 1989 by Dr. Vivian Weil and Dr. John W. Snapper, explores the ethical issues raised in the owning and sharing of scientific data.
Reproducibility by Edo D. Pellizzari; Kathleen N. Lohr; Alan R. Blatecky; Darryl R. Creel
Publication Date: 2017-01-01