Research Integrity: Publication Ethics
For researchers in the natural sciences who want to improve their understanding of how to publish research ethically and with integrity
7 experts in publication ethics, including a Nature Portfolio journal Chief Editor, Caltech’s Chief Research Policy Officer and an elected member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Council
Free course - available to all users who register
8 hours of learning
10-40-minute lessons
3-module course with a course certificate
About this course
'Research Integrity: Publication Ethics' assists researchers to master the essential steps for publishing work with the highest standards of integrity.
By providing practical strategies to implement editorial policies the course serves as a toolbox, enabling researchers to navigate the whole writing and publishing process.
This free online training course supports researchers in publishing with integrity, allowing them to confidently contribute to the scientific record.
To access this course you do not need to have a subscription to Nature Masterclasses on-demand but you will need to register.
What you'll learn
- How to select a reputable journal and locate editorial policies and ethical guidance
- Maintain image and data integrity and availability
- Reuse material with appropriate permissions
- Properly cite your own work and that of others
- Avoid common authorship disputes
- Make relevant declarations about your research and publication, including conflicts of interest
- Appropriately navigate revisions
- Address post-publication issues
The course
Free Sample
Preparing to publish with integrity
5 lessons 1h 30m
Free Sample
Publication ethics during manuscript preparation
11 lessons 4h 45m
Free Sample
Publication ethics after submission
5 lessons 1h 45m
Developed with research integrity and publishing experts
This course benefits from the insights of experts with a wide range of experience in publication ethics and promoting integrity in research and publication.
Meet the expert panel that have helped shape and refine the content of the course:
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The course has additional insights through video interviews from:
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