Training in Responsible Research

TETRIAS project

Whether you are an experienced researcher or new to the field, everyone encounters dilemmas where the right course of action is unclear. In applied research at universities of applied sciences, working with stakeholders with diverse interests can lead to challenging situations, such as choosing between high-quality research and meeting project data requirements to secure funding.

While issues such as data fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism are clear examples of irresponsible research, many situations fall into gray areas. Questions arise about what it means to be a "good" researcher and what knowledge and skills are required. Understanding the concept and scope of research integrity is crucial before addressing these questions.

This basic training for junior/senior researchers, policy makers, members of a research ethics committee and data stewards aims to raise awareness about research integrity, clarify its scope, and highlight its importance. It also aims to equip you with the tools to identify and discuss research integrity issues in your work. 

Learning objectives for basic training

Upon completion of the Responsible Research Basic Training Course, the course participant will be able to: 

1. Illustrate the breadth of the topic of research integrity with examples of violations and good practices of research integrity at universities of applied sciences, and explain the importance of research integrity for research, researchers and society
2. Name and identify risk and protective factors for research integrity at universities of applied sciences in case histories and in their own research
3. Translate the understanding of research integrity into values of good research at universities of applied sciences and a moral compass and demonstrate these in conversation
4. Identify the responsibilities for research integrity of those involved in research at universities of applied sciences and select examples of ways to monitor research integrity among these stakeholders
5. Reflect on their own skills and responsibilities for research integrity and devise appropriate actions, taking into account relevant facilities such as guidelines and advisory bodies and engaging in conversation about them 

Preview Basic Training

Apply for this training course?

Staff can apply at the HAN Academy. Externals can contact Susan Berentsen.

 

TETRIAS project

In this training, we focus on the dilemmas involved in conducting responsible research and examine the research culture within the team or, more broadly, within the institution. Participants will work together to develop tailored plans to continue to ensure "good" and responsible research practices.

Learning objectives for the team training

Upon completing this training, the team and a team member will be able to: 

1. Identify and discuss topics of research integrity in their own work 
2. Implement research integrity stewardship for the team and team member, by identifying what are personal values and what values are considered important in the team 
3. Integrity in decision making by engaging in constructive dialogue about research integrity issues and interpreting and balancing various interests in applied research 
4. Work together to establish actions that will increase awareness of research integrity issues in research at universities of applied sciences, make it a topic of discussion and develop a working atmosphere that promotes research integrity. 

Preview Team Training

RITS project

Examples of questions students ask as they plan and conduct their practice-based research include: ‘Can you remove irrelevant interviews from your data collection?’ and ‘Should you adjust the conclusion according to the client's wishes?’

With the help of a Comenius grant, educational materials on research integrity have been developed for and with students. The materials consists of an introductory lecture and 3 sessions in which students learn to recognize and discuss dilemmas related to research integrity.

• View or download full course manuals for both lecturers and students, including PowerPoint presentation.
• Read article 'Research integrity deserves more attention in research by college students'