A New Method for a Virtue-Based Responsible Conduct of Research Curriculum: Pilot Test Results
| Autor: | Michael O'Rourke, Robert T. Pennock, Chet McLeskey, Eric Berling |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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Health (social science) Virtue media_common.quotation_subject Pilot Projects 050905 science studies 0603 philosophy ethics and religion Ethics Research Management of Technology and Innovation Virtues Humans Objectivity (science) Curriculum media_common Health Policy 05 social sciences 06 humanities and the arts Toolbox Research Personnel Group Processes Issues ethics and legal aspects Curiosity Pilot test Engineering ethics 060301 applied ethics 0509 other social sciences Psychology Follow-Up Studies |
| Zdroj: | Science and engineering ethics. 25(3) |
| ISSN: | 1471-5546 |
| Popis: | Drawing on Pennock’s theory of scientific virtues, we are developing an alternative curriculum for training scientists in the responsible conduct of research (RCR) that emphasizes internal values rather than externally imposed rules. This approach focuses on the virtuous characteristics of scientists that lead to responsible and exemplary behavior. We have been pilot-testing one element of such a virtue-based approach to RCR training by conducting dialogue sessions, modeled upon the approach developed by Toolbox Dialogue Initiative, that focus on a specific virtue, e.g., curiosity and objectivity. During these structured discussions, small groups of scientists explore the roles they think the focus virtue plays and should play in the practice of science. Preliminary results have shown that participants strongly prefer this virtue-based model over traditional methods of RCR training. While we cannot yet definitively say that participation in these RCR sessions contributes to responsible conduct, these pilot results are encouraging and warrant continued development of this virtue-based approach to RCR training. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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