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Research misconduct is defined as fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism in proposing, performing, or reviewing research, or in reporting research results.
- Fabrication is making up data or results and recording or reporting them.
- Falsification is manipulating research materials, equipment, or processes, or changing or omitting data or results such that the research method or result is not accurately represented in the research record.
- Plagiarism is the appropriation of another person's ideas, processes, results, or words without giving appropriate credit. Plagiarism does not encompass disagreements over order of authorship, rights to publish, or the use of ideas among collaborators.
Honest error or differences of opinion are not considered research misconduct.
Authorship disputes are not included within the university's policies for research misconduct. Helpful information is available on the USF Health Web Page for Determination and Responsibilities of Authorship. For concerns related to authorship, please contact Dr. Dwayne Smith, Vice-Provost for Faculty and Program Development, at dsmith@acad.usf.edu.
How to Report an Allegation of
Research Misconduct at USF
For more information about research misconduct, reporting possible research misconduct, or the investigation process, contact Caroline Fultz-Carver, USF Research Integrity Officer, by e-mail at cfcarver@research.usf.edu or by telephone at (813) 974-9312.
Or, you may report your concerns confidentially and anonymously through EthicsPoint Hotline or by calling toll-free (866) 974-8411.
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Resources
Policies (USF)
Misconduct in Research USF Policy Number 0-301
Committee (USF)
Standing Committee for Research Misconduct
Federal Policies and Regulations
Health & Human Services (HHS) 42 CFR Parts 50 & 93
National Science Foundation (NSF) 45 CFR Part 689
Office of Research Integrity Policies
Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP)
Policies at Other Federal Agencies
Veterans Administration Policy on Research Misconduct
Information Guides
Authorship, Determination & Responsibilities (USF Health)
On Being a Scientist: Responsible Conduct in Research (NAS)
Responsible Conduct of Research, Guidelines (USF)
Responsible Conduct of Research, Introduction (ORI)
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