The case of the misleading funnel plot
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Implication
Commentary uncovers significant training gaps in research integrity among seasoned investigators, highlighting the need for targeted continuing education programs.
Key Points
- To examine approaches for preventing plagiarism and determine the necessity of extending research integrity instruction beyond students to senior investigators.
- Perspectives analysis evaluating institutional instructional systems and educational curricula focused on the responsible conduct of research.
- Existing institutional training programs in research integrity primarily benefit early-career students.
- Large numbers of experienced, seasoned investigators continue active research without participating in formal research integrity instruction.
- Effective prevention of plagiarism requires embedding research integrity into continuing education curricula targeted specifically at senior researchers.
Cite This Study
Lau et al. (2006) studied this question.