Understanding Research Ethics and Plagiarism The course addresses the critical topic of research ethics and plagiarism, aiming to provide clarity on ethical practices in academia. It emphasizes originality, quality, authenticity in publications while promoting academic integrity among researchers and faculty members. The course explores concepts like intellectual honesty, publication misconducts, different forms of plagiarism (with no universal classification), detection tools (open-source or paid software), citation styles such as APA or MLA for proper referencing.
Course Structure: Modules and Certification Process Structured into seven modules over eight weeks with weekly activities requiring 3-4 hours engagement per week. Topics include scientific conduct basics; types/detection/avoidance strategies for plagiarism; regulations by UGC/universities; best publishing practices & citation methods guidance provided through e-texts/videos/discussion forums/quizzes/practical tasks culminating final assignment submission mandatory certification eligibility ensuring participants become ethically competent educators/researchers upon completion.