Introduction to Virtue Ethics
28 November 09:30
Research integrity refers to all of the factors that underpin good research practice and promote trust and confidence in the research process. It’s the conduct of research in ways that promote trust and confidence in all aspects of the research process, and it helps ensure that research is high-quality, ethical and of benefit to society. But, how do we become ‘good’ researchers?
In this workshop, we will take a hands-on approach to professional ethics, exploring the virtues and norms associated with good research practice, how to resolve moral dilemmas in practice and develop the interpersonal skills needed to discuss ethically challenging situations professionally and with integrity.
We will discuss examples of research misconduct and questionable practices.
The topics covered may include:
- Authorship and publication
- Research data (collection, analysis, interpretation and sharing)
- Working with your supervisor; working with peers/colleagues
- Conflicts of interest
By the end of this session participants will be able to:
1. Appreciate the importance of research integrity and ethical values in the conduct of research
2. Understand core virtue ethics concepts and terms and relate virtue ethics to research integrity
3. Consider and discuss a selection of moral dilemmas in the context of research
4. Have the opportunity to bring and discuss real situations in their own work
Before attending this course, you should have completed the University’s mandatory Research Integrity training:
- Research Integrity mandatory training core course
Before you apply for this course please ensure you have completed the following online training about virtue ethics and research integrity by the VIRT2UE project (these should take no longer than 1h):
- What is Virtue Ethics?
- Virtue Ethics & Research Integrity
- Virtues in Research
Before the session, please ensure you have downloaded the ‘Dilemma Game’ App on your phone and have it ready to use:
- Dilemma Game
Our booking process
When your application is received, you will be emailed a link and then have 48 hours to complete a pre-workshop form requesting additional information. If you do not meet this deadline, your application will be cancelled.
See our full Terms and Conditions below
If you have specific circumstances which may affect your engagement with this event, or your meeting our Terms and Conditions, please continue with your booking and contact us by email to discuss how we can support you: researcherdevelopment@socsci.ox.ac.uk
The Trainer
Monica Palmero Fernandez
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Researcher Development Terms and Conditions
In booking any training workshops, you agree that:
COMMITMENT: application is not an expression of interest; it is a firm commitment. You will be available for the full duration of the course session(s); if you are not, please do not make a booking. You will not accept any subsequent meeting invitations that may fall during the given workshop times.
PRE-WORK / HOMEWORK: if applicable, you will complete any given pre-work and/or homework as described on the workshop web listing, as it constitutes part of the workshop
CANCELLATION: should your circumstances change, and you are not able to attend the full session(s). you will cancel giving at least 72-hours' notice, so we can offer the place to someone on the waiting list.
ARRIVAL: you will join, or arrive at, the workshop 5 minutes before the advertised start time, to ensure a prompt start.
LATE POLICY: you understand that the online room will be locked / workshop door will be closed 10 minutes after the event start time and late-comers will not be admitted. This is to preserve the integrity of the course for those who are present.
ENGAGEMENT: you will give the session your undivided attention and engagement. You will not be able to do other tasks in parallel. If online, you will ensure that your environment and internet connection allow you to participate verbally and with video cameras on. These are interactive workshops, and it is not appropriate to attend from a silent or shared workspace.
ATTENDANCE RECORD: you understand the Register will be taken in the last half-hour of the course, and anyone not present in the room at that point will be marked as non -attending (see below)
FEEDBACK: you will contribute feedback afterwards, to help us understand how well the session met its intended aims, and facilitate our continuous improvement
CONSEQUENCES OF NON-ATTENDANCE: you understand that any non-attendance
a) is visible to departments and supervisors/PIs, and
b) may result in any future bookings you’ve made within the same term being cancelled, and the place(s) offered to the waiting list.
