incidence of misconduct in science and reviews institutional and governmental efforts to handle cases of misconduct. The result of a two-year study by a panel of experts convened by the National Academy of Sciences, this book critically analyzes the impact of today's research environment on the traditional checks and balances that foster integrity in science. Responsible Science is a provocative examination of the role of educational efforts; research guidelines; and the contributions of individual scientists, mentors, and institutional officials in encouraging responsible research practices. Table of ContentsFRONT MATTEREXECUTIVE SUMMARY1 INTRODUCTION2 SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES AND RESEARCH PRACTICES3 CONTEMPORARY RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT4 MISCONDUCT IN SCIENCE - INCIDENCE AND SIGNIFICANCE5 HANDLING ALLEGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT IN SCIENCE - INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSES AND EXPERIENCE6 STEPS TO ENCOURAGE RESPONSIBLE RESEARCH PRACTICES7 RECOMMENDATIONS8 SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHYMINORITY STATEMENTAPPENDIXESA: BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF PANEL MEMBERSB: SUBPANELSINDEX

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