Academic Integrity

Date and time	Format and language	For
Wednesday, March 11 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. (60 min)	Webinar in English	All students, PhD candidates

Webinars are free of charge and you do not need to be registered with the library. We will send you detailed instructions for connecting to the given webinar by email after the registration.

Keen to avoid common ethical pitfalls such as plagiarism or data falsification? Curious about the principles of academic integrity? This webinar explores the fundamentals of ethical research practices, provides guidelines for maintaining integrity, and highlights the importance of trust and credibility in academia.

Who should participate?

This webinar is designed primarily for early-career researchers, but anyone interested in research and scholarly communication is also welcome.

What topics will be covered?

Academic integrity is crucial for ensuring the trustworthiness, reliability, and reputation of science. This webinar introduces key ethical concepts as well as practical tips on how to avoid plagiarism or predatory journals. Key topics to be discussed:

What is scientific misconduct and how to avoid it
Research ethics: what to keep in mind when designing and/or working on a research project
Publication ethics: what to keep in mind when publishing an article
Useful resources (codes of ethics, ombuds-offices at Czech institutions)

The webinar will be conducted using ZOOM software.