Knowledge clip 3: the good researcher  

In the exercise ‘the good researcher’ the trainees identify the characteristics of a good researcher. They are stimulated to explore the different meanings of ‘goodness’, and to reflect on similarities and differences between researchers and research disciplines. As a trainer, you can link the characteristics of a good researcher to the typology of goodness, deepening the understanding of the different meanings of ‘goodness’. 

It is advisable to watch knowlegde clip 1 (the basics) and clip 2 (trainer perspective) first.

This clip dates from February 2022 - last check February 2024. 

Content links from the clip

The tool often refers to additional interpretation or material to shape your own insights but also your intended training course. We list them here:

CC license for reuse of material https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
European Code of Conduct on Research Integrity https://allea.org/code-of-conduct
VIRT2EU training guide: the Self-declaration Approach and the typologies of goodness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9SO9HIYTnc 

In general, following links are always useful to consult: 

Movie + online tool – On being a scientist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCgZSjoxF7c
Wiki platform on research integrity https://embassy.science

The research integrity training knowledge clips: a series of 7 clips 

This video is part of Ghent University’s knowledge clips on training research integrity. In total there are 7 clips:
Knowledge clip 1 – presentation: the basics
Knowledge clip 2 – presentation: the trainer perspective
Knowledge clip 3 – exercise: the good researcher
Knowledge clip 4 – exercise: the lab
Knowledge clip 5 – exercise: the dilemma game
Knowledge clip 6 – exercise: the middle position
Knowledge clip 7 – exercise: closure

Knowledge clip 1 and 2 have a theoretical approach. Clip 1 deals with the concept of research integrity. Clip 2 is more reflexive on the role of the teacher/trainer.

Clips 3 to 7 each deal with a different learning or exercise format and are directly applicable, both in terms of the content of the 'learning material' and in terms of support material for the teacher/trainer.

It is advisable to watch clip 1 and clip 2 first. The other clips can be used according to one’s own needs. The exercises are based on existing training material (in particular from the VIRT2UE project). The exercises were finetuned to fit better into the training context at Ghent University.

The clips aim to inspire and support (future) research integrity trainers. Both the theoretical background and the exercises can be used in different training settings, e.g., in a research environment (for example as postdoc in your research group, as group leader; professor or PI, etc.) or in the regular educational setting (as a teacher in BaMa courses).

Attention to the concept of research integrity is a prerequisite for quality work in all of academia.