Resources for Teaching Research Ethics
Here are some useful resources for teaching research ethics. Most are adaptable to many areas of science.
Useful sources for case studies:
- American Physical Society -- Detailed discussion of many case studies.
- Ethics Updates at University of San Diego -- Numerous case studies in many areas of applied ethics.
- Undergraduate case studies -- Some case studies aimed at undergraduates, developed by students at Kansas State.
Other useful websites:
- Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions -- An extensive collection of professional codes of ethics.
- Online Ethics Center at the National Academy of Engineering -- Many resources useful to engineers and non-engineers alike.
- Research ethics modules at NC State -- Excellent modules for teaching research ethics.
- Research ethics study modules at Kansas State (pdf)-- A self-paced program geared toward graduate students in the sciences.