The Handling Allegations of Research Misconduct course introduces the research misconduct process, including the key roles involved and the phases of a misconduct proceeding. Learners will:
- Distinguish among types of research misconduct.
- Understand the difference between authorship disputes and plagiarism.
- Examine the purposes of assessments, inquiries, and investigations.
- Recognize the practical and procedural challenges throughout the research misconduct process.
- Learn the difference between honest error and intentional, knowing, or reckless acts.
- Understand how to apply the criteria for making a finding of research misconduct.
This course is meant to supplement the training provided in CITI Program’s Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) series.
Note: This course is only available for subscribing organizations who utilize the RCR series. The course is available at no additional charge.
Disclaimer: The course was developed by research integrity officers from The Pennsylvania State University and The Ohio State University through a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Research Integrity (ORI). It is available here at no additional charge. While the CITI Program and Penn State/Ohio State trainings are identical in substantive content, Penn State and Ohio State are not responsible for the accuracy of the content reproduction, operation, or recordkeeping related to the Handling Allegations of Research Misconduct course on the CITI Program’s website, and do not endorse CITI Program or any of its products or services.
Language Availability: English
Suggested Audiences: Anyone engaged in conducting or overseeing research
Organizational Subscription Price: Included in the Responsible Conduct of Research series, which is available as part of an organizational subscription package or for $675 per year/per site as a subscription add-on for government and non-profit organizations; $750 per year/per site as a subscription add-on for for-profit organizations
Independent Learner Price: N/A
