Irresponsible conduct of research is one type of academic misconduct.
The general principles of integrity whether it be personal, academic, or research are the same. These include:
- Honesty
- Trust
- Fairness
- Respect
- Responsibility
Irresponsible conduct of research is a violation of the principles of intellectual honesty, including the misappropriation of writings, research, and discoveries of others. This includes:
- False recording
- Manipulation of reporting of information
- Plagiarism
- Unauthorized use of confidential research results of others
