On­line-Work­shop Good Scien­ti­fic Prac­ti­ce, Dr. An­ne Ham­ker, Leip­zig

Workshop Description
Any responsible conduct of research should be based on honesty, accuracy, efficiency, and
objectivity. The workshop Good Scientific Practice focuses on these scientific standards of
international research. It raises awareness of the subject matter by providing junior scientists
with a set of professional values and ethical norms as well as required competencies and
skills to pursue scientific integrity. The content of the course follows the curriculum
“Safeguarding Good Scientific Practice” (Memorandum and Code of Conduct) of the
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG).
Specific Topics
• Introduction to good scientific practice
• Mentoring in the science system
• Misconduct in scientific research
• Conflicts of interest in scientific cooperation
• Data management
• Publication ethics
Aims
The workshop instructs participants on the principles of good scientific practice.
Doctoral candidates and postdocs learn how to comply with the international values and
standards of good scientific research and ethical practice.
Methodology
The online workshop combines self-study (Vimeo videos) and open discussions via video
conferencing (Zoom). An educational film sequence, a role-play (online small group work),
various video-clips to case studies or delicate situations, and a set of questions concerning
data management (online partner work) will contribute to a vital learning environment.
Participants are actively involved and encouraged to compare their experience of scientific
work with the international standards of good scientific practice. Using an interactive
platform, they can finally test their decision-making.