• From the Vice Provost for Research
• Research Ethics Multimedia
• Additional Reading on Ethics in Research
• 5 Ways to Promote Research Integrity - ORI Infographic

Responsible conduct of research - teaching resources

RCR Library Guide

• Here is a collection of resources faculty may use when teaching RCR to their students.
• For help locating materials or ideas for integrating discussions about ethical topics into your research group, please contact the Ethics Center Librarian, Kelly Laas, at laas@iit.edu.

Research and Data Integrity (ReaDI) Program- Columbia University

• The Research and Data Integrity (ReaDI) program includes a wealth of resources applicable to all research teams. Browse resources by stages of the research lifecycle or discipline-specific categories. Resources are available for all researchers (not limited to Columbia University).

Galvin Library- Research Tools

• Maintained by the Galvin Library. Resources for responsible and ethical research practices.

Research Misconduct Book

• Gaming the Metrics: Misconduct and Manipulation in Academic Research

"Agreement compacts" for working in a research laboratory

• Here is a collection of research mentoring compacts (agreements) from a variety of sources.  A written agreement can prevent many problems.   Feel free to adopt these research mentoring compacts to suit your situation!

People at IIT Who Can Help With Research Ethics

• IIT Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions, csep@iit.edu or 312.567.3017
• Indika Edirisinghe, Chair of Institutional Review Board for Protection of Human Subjects, iediris@iit.edu or 708.563.8178
• Todd Diel, Chair of Institutional Biosafety Committee, diel@iit.edu or 312.567.5059
• Chair, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, iacuc@iit.edu
• Fred Hickernell, Research Integrity Officer, hickernell@iit.edu or 312.567.3470

Outside Resources for Ethics

• The Office of Research Integrity (US Dept. of Health and Human Services)
• Online Ethics Center, from the National Academy of Engineering; contains materials on a multitude of subjects for all disciplines funded by NSF.
• Resources for Research Ethics Education
• NC State University Resource Guide in Research Ethics
• Ethics in Science Page, Department of Chemistry, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA.
• Research and Data Integrity (ReaDI) Program, Columbia University