Scientific Misconduct
ISU's Faculty Handbook describes ISU policy on academic misconduct in Section 7.2.2.3. Academic Misconduct.
"Academic misconduct consists of any of the following:
- Falsification of data, which ranges from fabrication to deceptively selective reporting, including the purposeful omission of conflicting data with the intent to falsify results;
- Plagiarism, the representation of another's work as one's own;
- Failure to follow required protocols in conducting research such as adhering to procedures for the protection of human subjects of research;
- Falsification of one's credentials;
- Retaliation against persons who file claims of academic misconduct; or
- Falsification or intentional misrepresentations of truth in teaching."
For information about research compliance issues visit the Office of Research Assurances website.
