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.

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This page last updated 12/12/10