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Survival Skills for Researchers: The Responsible Conduct of Research

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUnited StatesHST.502
Free, no sign-up neededSpring 2003English
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This course is designed to provide graduate students and postdoctoral associates with techniques that enhance both validity and responsible conduct in scientific practice. Lectures present practical steps for developing skills in scientific research and are combined with discussion of cases. The course covers study design, preparation of proposals and manuscripts, peer review, authorship, use of humans and non-human animals in research, allegations of misconduct, and intellectual property.

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