Scientific Misconduct
ISU's Faculty Handbook Professional Policies and Procedures contains in part:
"Iowa State University is a community of scholars and, as such, is dedicated to
the pursuit of truth in all of its endeavors, including teaching, research, and
service. Such a pursuit requires integrity on the part of all concerned, in all
of their activities."
"Academic misconduct may include any or all of the following:
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Falsification of data, ranging from fabrication to deceptively selective
reporting, including the purposeful omission of conflicting data with the
intent to falsify results.
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Plagiarism..."
For information about compliance issues visit the Office of Research Compliance
website.