Definitions
Research misconduct is defined as fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism in proposing, performing, or reviewing research, or in reporting research results, according to 42 CFR Part 93 .
IMPORTANT: Research misconduct does NOT include honest error or differences of opinion |
Fabrication: Making up data or results and recording or reporting them
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Falsification: Manipulating research materials, equipment, or processes, or changing or omitting data or results such that the research is not accurately represented in the research record.
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Plagiarism: The appropriation of another person's ideas, processes, results, or words without giving appropriate credit.
ORI's policy on Plagiarism excludes:
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