The word integrity simply means being honest and have moral principles, in close relation you get the word plagiarism which states that it is “the practice of taking someone else’s work or ideas and passing them off as one’s “own (Chapter 1 – Research Integrity, 2018).
How does integrity in research relate to both of these words? Well personally it means to be as objective and open as possible with data collection in research and not to influence it in an unwanted way through your own actions. What comes to my mind without looking up the definition is that integrity means telling the truth, not making any false accusations, describing what you see in the most objective way and referencing truthfully.
Regarding the topic research integrity is to make sure your results are as strong, correct and that you have made sure that you have been as careful as possible, to be unbiased at all times and to know what your limitations of the integrity in research are.
According to Alberts and shine, research is build on a foundation of trust, that the results reported by others are valid and that the sources used will appropriately be acknowledge (1994).
As a student one of the difficulties that I am still struggling with, especially now during my research proposal is analysing and the resource as a guide and not merely summarizing current literature.
Bibliography:
Alberts, B., & Shine, K. (1994). Scientists and the integrity of research – ProQuest. Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com/openview/684e5659cce215ee0f11c1b889b701da/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=1256
Chapter 1 – Research Integrity. (2018). Retrieved from https://ori.hhs.gov/education/products/ucla/chapter1/page02.htm
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Hi Chanté,
I found your writing piece to be quite interesting. I could relate to your piece when you expressed how research integrity is found to be a challenging facet of your research proposal task. The personal correlation made the read more attractive and unique. Active adherence to ethical principles and professional standards are essential for the responsible practice of research, hence, research integrity. Hereby, a sound understanding of what defines research integrity is of optimal importance, and in retrospect it is evident that this was emphasized throughout your writing piece.
Considerations to writing piece
When reading your writing extract I had numerous unanswered questions, specifically pertaining to facts of research integrity and plagiarism, as these topics were highlighted in your introduction. Furthermore, the extract provided a vague overview of research integrity, specifically whether research integrity solely pertains to data collection, whether South Africa promotes responsible research conduct, and if so, what the implications are when failing to adhere to supposed “legislature”.
Overview of unanswered questions
What are the facets of research integrity?
Does research integrity only pertain to data collection?
Is research integrity is promoted within a developing country as South Africa?
How is non-adherence to research integrity addressed within a South African context, i.e., plagiarism?
What does the term research integrity mean to you and your future as a physiotherapist?
Overall, I enjoyed your writing piece as your outlook was direct and condensed into a brief summary. Please find attached recommended literature.
Regards,
Lisa Langenhoven
Recommended literature
Horn, L. (2016). Promoting Responsible Research Conduct: A South African Perspective. Journal of Academic Ethics, 15(1), pp.59-72.
Karenman, S. (2018). Chapter 1 – Research Integrity. Retrieved from https://ori.hhs.gov/education/products/ucla/chapter1/page02.htm
Sentleng, M. and King, L. (2012). Plagiarism among undergraduate students in the Faculty of Applied Science at a South African Higher Education Institution. South African Journal of Libraries and Information Science, 78(1).
Titus, S., Wells, J., & Rhoades, L. (2008). Repairing research integrity. Nature, 453(7198), 980-982. doi: 10.1038/453980a