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Summer & Winter Research Program - Library research and data skills

How to use EndNote referencing software, the UQ Research Data Manager (UQRDM) for storing project data and strategic scholarly publishing.

Getting started with ethics for authors

This series of videos focus on the most common problems that authors face when they go through the publishing cycle: from writing a paper, through to publishing. Enriched with case-studies, this session will help you better understand all aspects of publishing ethics and form the guiding principles of good publishing practice.

Session one - Authorship rules and regulations

In theory, authorship should be a straightforward concept. However, in reality, authorship disputes account for a high number of disagreements in scientific community. It is important to know your responsibilities as an author, and more importantly, your rights! Watch this video to learn more.

Ethics for Authors Video 1 - Authorship rules and regulations (YouTube, 15m2s)

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Session two - Additional ethical considerations

Ethical considerations go beyond authorship. It is important to set up ethical boundaries and uphold high standards of research practice and communication. This will build solid foundation for future research and promote mutual respect and fairness. Watch this video for further details.

Ethics for Authors Video 2 - Additional ethical considerations (YouTube, 11m35s)

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