Abstract
Research misconduct is a widespread issue that affects the credibility of science as a discipline. While a relatively small number of researchers engage directly in research misconduct, there is a larger number of researchers that are aware of research misconduct and do not report it. This permits falsified research to be disseminated throughout the scientific community. It is important to analyze both those engaging in research misconduct as well as those that are aware. The case example of Stephen E. Breuning is used throughout the paper. Stephen E. Breuning is a scientist that engaged in research misconduct that collaborated with scientists at Western Michigan University. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the factors contributing to research misconduct as well as those that do not report research misconduct and discuss methods of detecting research misconduct.
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Sottile, David
(2018)
"The Ethical Dilemma of Blowing the Whistle: Research Misconduct and Its Reporters,"
The Hilltop Review: Vol. 10:
Iss.
2, Article 8.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/hilltopreview/vol10/iss2/8
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