Being an ethical researcher is not only about:
It is about conducting research that is scientifically rigorous and trustworthy, as captured by the quote below1:
The scientific enterprise is built on a foundation of trust. Society trusts that scientific research results are an honest and accurate reflection of a researcher’s work. Researchers equally trust that their colleagues have gathered data carefully, have used appropriate analytic and statistical techniques, have reported their results accurately, and have treated the work of other researchers with respect.
Researchers should then2:
The responsibility to uphold research integrity rests not only on the individual researcher, but also on their colleagues, collaborators, universities and organizations, funding agencies, and the wider scientific community.
Does your team, organization, academic field, and/or funder have clear policies and systems for:
Did you say ‘yes’ to all of the above? Do you know who is responsible for each of the points above? If not, then it is good to look for more information within your team, organization, or research field.