AY2023 Research ethics education
1．Research ethics education for all graduate students
As graduate students, in order to ensure that you are able to conduct research freely in a manner consistent with academic integrity, you should have a good understanding of research ethics, including the code of conduct required for researchers, as well as knowledge of the proper methods for presenting research results. It is very important for you to have fundamental knowledge of research ethics, be aware of the necessity and significance of learning research ethics, and recognize research ethics as your own issue to work on. By doing so, you can avoid being unwittingly involved in ethical misconduct.
Ritsumeikan University has been educating students on research ethics through guidance by research supervisors, regular courses of studies, and extracurricular seminars, while reminding students of risks related to research misconduct, such as falsification and plagiarism, at orientations for new students. Building on such experience, the university has launched new research ethics education for all graduate students since AY2016.
2．Research ethics education at Ritsumeikan University
At Ritsumeikan University, the following four programs (seminars) are scheduled for AY 2023 as part of the university’s research ethics education for graduate students. You are required to proactively participate in these programs with an awareness of how important research ethics education is for your research activities.
Outline of the programs (seminars)
① Pre-Seminar on Research Ethics
This seminar is designed for new graduate students enrolled in the AY 2023 spring and fall semesters to learn about research methodologies and the appeal of research itself, as well as the necessity and significance of learning research ethics.
② e-Learning Course on Research Ethics
The e-Learning Course on Research Ethics is based on the book "For the Sound Development of Science-The Attitude of a Conscientious Scientist-" by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. It provides researchers with an opportunity to learn about research ethics at any time, anywhere. This course compiles essential points on how people engaging in research in all fields, including the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences, carry out their research and disseminate their results within the science community and to the larger society. This course contains what researchers should know and bear in mind when conducting research, including a code of ethics, a code of conduct, methods of presenting research results, and appropriate use of research funds, etc.
③ Joint Seminar on Research Ethics
This seminar is designed for all graduate students to learn basic principles and acquire fundamental knowledge of research ethics.
We distribute the video of this seminar.
This seminar teaches you how ethics applies to your research activities and helps you improve your understanding of research ethics based on specific cases.
Each student is recommended to watch this video once during enrollment.
④ Specialized Program on Research Ethics
This program, offered as part of regular or extracurricular courses, is designed for graduate students to acquire practical knowledge about research ethics necessary for their specialized area of studies at their respective graduate schools. As this program is implemented independently by each graduate school, the contents differ between graduate schools.
Details about the seminars (program)
① Pre-Seminar on Research Ethics (Video distribution)
| Contents | To learn about research methodologies and the appeal of research itself, as well as the necessity and significance of learning research ethics. 【Contents】 ① What is research? ② What is research ethics? ③ Actual cases of research misconduct and reasons for learning research ethics ④ How to read "For the Sound Development of Science" by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science ⑤ Research ethics for research activities at Ritsumeikan University |
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| Credits | No credits are awarded for attending this seminar. |
| materials | Pre-Seminar on Research Ethics Handouts |
| Application method | Prior application is not necessary. |
For the Sound Development of Science, a booklet edited by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
This booklet is edited by the editorial committee established by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science with cooperation of the Science Council of Japan, the Japan Science and Technology Agency, and university researchers, as well as advice from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. It collects and summarizes essential information that researchers in all areas of study, ranging from humanities and social science to natural science, should know when conducting scientific research and presenting research results to the science community and larger society.
②e-Learning Course on Research Ethics
Pleaes note that you needo to take "e-Learning course on Research Ethics" BEFORE watching the video.
【Contents】
The e-Learning Course on Research Ethics is based on the book "For the Sound Development of Science-The Attitude of a Conscientious Scientist." by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. It provides researchers with an opportunity to learn about research ethics at any time, anywhere. This course compiles essential points on how people engaging in research in all fields, including the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences, carry out their research and disseminate their results within the science community and to the larger society. This course contains what researchers should know and bear in mind when conducting research, including a code of ethics, a code of conduct, methods of presenting research results, and appropriate use of research funds etc.
The Certificate of Attendance will be issued AFTER taking this e-Learning Course.
【Taking e-Learning Course on Research Ethics】
https://elcore.jsps.go.jp/top.aspx External Link
For information on how to have ID and password to enter e-Learning Course on Research Ethics issued, click here
③ Joint Seminar on Research Ethics
【Contents】
This seminar is designed for all graduate students to learn basic principles and acquire fundamental knowledge of research ethics.
The seminar explains you the significance of learning Research Ethics and helps you to understand the Research Ethics though specific cases. You can learn how ethics applies to research activities. Each student is recommended to attend this seminar once during enrollment.
The university had started distributing the video instead of having face-to-face lectures.
Please note that you need to take "e-Learning Course on Research Ethics"BEFORE watching the video.
【Watching the Joint Seminar on Research Ethics（Video) and Questionnaire Response. 】
Joint Seminar on Research Ethics（Video) (Basic)
https://youtu.be/5YIU9W13DXE
Joint Seminar on Research Ethics（Video) (advanced)
https://youtu.be/xh9R-NmEYyY
Supplementary material related to plagiarism (PDF), click here.
(Attendance Questionnaire) Please fill in this form when you apply for the issuance of the Certificate of Attendance.
| Eligible students | All graduate school students |
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| Instructor | FUJII Taihei, Associate Professor (Member of Research Ethics Committee) Research Organization of Science and Technology |
【How to issue the Certificate of Attendance, Research Ethics Seminar】
The Certificate of Attendance can be issued for those who had watched and taken the seminars ①～③ above.
If you request to receive the Certificate of Attendance, please make an application by Forms.
The certificate for attending the e-Learning Course on Research Ethics(②) will be issued as a PDF file.
You need to attach the file when applying, so please save the file.
The Certificate of Attendance will be sent to manaba+R within one month after your application.
*In case you need to receive this certificate soon because of application of degree etc. please send the email to the address below.
cp-rinri@st.ritsumei.ac.jp
【Application Period】
Spring semester ： July 1, 2023～August 31, 2023 by 23:59 PM (JST)
Fall semester ： December 1, 2023～January 9, 2023 by 23:59 PM (JST)
【Application Form】
https://cw.ritsumei.ac.jp/campusweb/login.html
④ Specialized Program on Research Ethics
This program is offered for students to acquire practical knowledge about research ethics necessary for their specialized area of studies at their respective graduate schools. For more details about this program, inquire at the administrative office of your graduate school.
Inquiry
- RARA Office
- E-mail：d-cp@st.ritsumei.ac.jp
TEL：075-813-8560
