On Being a Scientist:

Responsible Conduct in Research, Second Edition

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Size: 40 pages, 8.5 x 11

Publication Year:1995

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First published in 1988 and now updated, On Being a Scientist presents discussions of the social and historical context of science, the allocation of credit for discovery, the scientist's role in society, the issues revolving around publication, and many other ...
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Front Matter	i-ix
Introduction	1-2	(skim)
The Social Foundations of Science	3-4	(skim)
Experimental Techniques and the Treatment of Data	4-6	(skim)
Values in Science	6-8	(skim)
Conflicts of Interest	8-9	(skim)
Publication and Openness	9-12	(skim)
The Allocation of Credit	12-13	(skim)
Authorship Practices	13-15	(skim)
Error and Negligence in Science	15-16	(skim)
Misconduct in Science	16-18	(skim)
Responding to Violations of Ethical Standards	18-20	(skim)
The Scientist in Society	20-21	(skim)
Bibliography	22-24	(skim)
Appendix: Discussion of Case Studies	25-29	(skim)

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First published in 1988 and now updated, On Being a Scientist presents discussions of the social and historical context of science, the allocation of credit for discovery, the scientist's role in society, the issues revolving around publication, and many other aspects of scientific work. The booklet explores the inevitable conflicts that arise when the black and white areas of science meet the gray areas of human values and biases.