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Research integrity: the 'slippery slope' from good to bad
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The continuum from good to bad
Research integrity is part of researchers’ professional responsibility and inherently connected to what researchers do (or not) in a …
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ethics
ethiek
integriteit
integrity
kwaliteitsbeoordeling
quality assessment
Critical reading: how do you do it?
Before getting to writing your paper, you'll need to read up on your subject. The portal for Ghent University students proposes the following three steps.
Scan the source
- Read the title and subtitle.
- Look at the date of publication. Aim for recent publications.
- Doublecheck how relevant and reliable the …
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evaluate
Authorship: conditions to be included as an author
The conditions
Researchers who contribute significantly to the creation of the publication are added to the authors list.
This involves 4 (cumulative!) conditions:
- a significant contribution to the design of the research, relevant data collection, its analysis, and/ or interpretation;
- drafting and/or critical reviewing the publication;
- approval of the final …
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academic writing
academisch schrijven
article
artikel
ethics
ethiek
integriteit
integrity
journal
tijdschrift
Article: requesting an article from another library
Your looking for an article, but the University Library does not have access to the full text. There are two ways you can find the full text after all:
Via a database
If you're searching via a database, you can use the …
Read moreResearch visibility: approach to increase your visibility
Having good visibility of scientific output, ensures greater reach and may lead to greater impact of your scientific work, on a scientific, social and economic level.
The roadmap below can be used as a guide to promote the visibility of your scientific research.
Rapporteringsstandaarden: aan welke criteria moet mijn artikel (studie, systematische review) voldoen vóór publicatie?
Een overzicht van de internationale rapporteringsstandaarden vind je op de webpagina’s over “Schrijven voor onderzoekers” op de website van het Kenniscentrum voor de Gezondheidszorg Gent. Navigeer naar 'Aan welke criteria (of Reporting Guidelines) moet mijn artikel (studie, systematische review) voldoen vóór publicatie?
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academisch schrijven
artikel
FFW
FGE
Working Paper: what is it? Where to find it?
A working paper or discussion paper is a “work in progress”, a paper you're still working on. It's a preliminary, nearly finished, unpublished version of your research project that's not yet ready to be presented at a conference nor to get published in a journal.
You have a hypothesis and/or …
Read morePeer review: what is it?
Peer review (sometimes also called ‘expert review’ or ‘merit review) implies that colleagues (‘peers’) assess the research of other scholars, groups of scholars or entire institutions. Peer review is considered an effective way of safeguarding the quality of research. All researchers are involved in peer review: as the person to …
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quality assessment
Research integrity: ALLEA code – European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity
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The ALLEA code
The European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity, is better known in the research community as the “ALLEA code”, simply because it …
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ethics
ethiek
integriteit
integrity
kwaliteitsbeoordeling
quality assessment
Chapterscan: searching and finding references and content tables of books
It is possible for researchers and students at UGent to request chapter scans of some of the books via the catalogue (lib.ugent.be). You can find a blue button 'Get chapter scan' if we provide this service on a book.
Here are some tips & tricks to make this …
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tags:
databank
database
FBW
FDI
FEA
FEA - architecture
FEA - engineering
FEB
FFW
FGE
FLW
FPP
FPS
FRE
FWE
FWO
library
Resources: where to find information on retracted or contested publications?
Why is this important?
Knowledge accumulation is a fundamental principle in science and forms the basis for progress and innovation. Through a continuous process, knowledge is acquired, deepened, broadened and revised. This process enables researchers to continuously ask new questions and solve complex problems. This involves building on past research …
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International Medieval Bibliography (IMB), Bibliographiy of Medieval Civilisation (BCM) & International Bibliography of Humanism and the Renaissance (IBHR) (Brepolis)
Deze bibliografische databanken bevatten de gegevens van
- boeken,
- tijdschriftartikels en diverse (essays, congresverslagen en feestbundels).
Alledrie de databanken worden op dezelfde manier geïndexeerd.
Op de beginpagina (=Simple Search) krijg je een zoekvenster waar je op alle velden of auteur kan zoeken.
Je hebt ook de mogelijkheid thematisch te …
Read moreSearching: what is the snowball search method?
The snowball search method is a way of tracking down related works by using the bibliography or reference list at the end of an article as your starting point. After all, there's a good chance that the sources the author has consulted while writing will be relevant to your own …
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article
database
search engines
search strategy
Presenteren: hoe doe je dat?
Bekijk op het studentenportaal het 5-stappen-filmpje en de tips, waaronder de hierna volgende:
level: algemeen
tags:
lezing
Critical reading: the CRAAP test
You want to base your academic, scientific research on scientifically sound sources. Often, the publisher already gives you an insight into how reliable the source is; publishers of A1-journals, for instance, already peer-review their articles. Academic libraries collect scientific literature, etc.
However, you can also find many interesting sources on …
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tags:
evaluate
quality assessment
Research assessment: tips for researchers who want to use quantitative indicators in their CV, project application, etc.
There are many quantitative indicators, and new ones are still being developed. Examples of quantitative indicators include: the number of (scholarly) publications, number of citations, citation impact (normalized), number of downloaded (open access) papers, number of users of deposited datasets, number of mentions of a study/publication on social media and/or …
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evaluate
quality assessment
Publiceren: wat kan de Universitaire Stichting voor mij betekenen?
De Universitaire Stichting kan onder voorwaarden ondersteuning bieden bij het publiceren in en van wetenschappelijke:
- boeken
- tijdschriften
- artikels
Meer info hierover vind je op de website van de Universitaire Stichting.
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tags:
artikel
tijdschrift
Research integrity: attending training – in-depth training (dilemma training)
Adhering to the principles of research integrity is crucial for the quality and reliability of research. To take on that role in a conscious and proper way, developing your research skills (and thus following training) is very important.
For this reason, Ghent University offers training for all its employees, …
Read moreUfora: wetenschappelijke bronnen koppelen in een cursus
In Ufora, het leerplatform van de UGent, kan je wetenschappelijke bronnen linken per inhoud of (sub)module van een cursus. Hieronder lees je stapsgewijs hoe je zelf koppelingen maakt naar documenten/bestanden en webpagina's in Ufora.
Merk op dat enkel cursusbeheerders en lesgevers aanpassingen kunnen doen aan een cursus en/of (sub)modules. …
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bibliotheek
databank
Reference style: what is it?
A reference style defines the rules you have to follow to refer to sources. There are many different reference styles, often linked to a certain field. Also certain scientific journals have their own reference style. Some examples of reference styles are: MLA, APA, Vancouver, IEEE, OSCOLA,...
PointersReferences have to …
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tags:
academic writing
refer
Medische onderzoeksartikels: tips en tricks bij het schrijven
Tips en tricks vind je op de webpagina’s over “Schrijven voor onderzoekers” op de website van het Kenniscentrum voor de Gezondheidszorg Gent.
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tags:
academisch schrijven
artikel
FFW
FGE
DMP: How do I write a final Data Management Plan?
What is a DMP?
A Data Management Plan (DMP) is a formal document that specifies how research data will be handled both during and after a research project.
For more information on using https://dmponline.be for writing a DMP, check this related research tip: https://onderzoektips.ugent.be/en/tips/00001281/.
Do I need a (final) … Read morelevel: algemeen
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FWO
Horizon Europe
research data management
Database search: how to use search terms?
Each database has its own method to make the contents of that database accessible and consultable. Most databases use "Basic search" and "Advanced search".
Via "Basic search" you can filter the search results after performing a search.
"Advanced search" allows you to choose more specific search …
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tags:
databank
database
FEA
onderzoeksvraag
search engines
search strategy
zoekmachine
zoekstrategie
Scopus (Elsevier)
Scopus is an interdisciplinary bibliographical database with more than 61 million items from 105 countries in over 40 languages. It contains:
- Peer-reviewed journals published from 1823 onwards
- Conference proceedings
- Books (mainly on social sciences, the arts and philosophy)
- Patents
Scopus maintains the following criteria to ensure qualitative resources:
- The publications …
Google: search tips
Google is a powerful search engine. But the results list can be endlessly long and at page 3 you still haven't found what you were looking for. These tips and tricks will help you specify a better search question.
- Use unique, specific terms (keywords, not sentences). E.g. search for "headache" …
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tags:
research question
search engines
search strategy
Reporting guidelines: welke zijn er voor een studie en een systematische review?
In internationale reporting guidelines staat gepubliceerd aan welke criteria een studie of systematische review bij voorkeur voldoet om de transparantie van rapportering te bevorderen en reporting bias te vermijden. Op de webpagina’s over “Publiceren" op de website van het Kenniscentrum voor de Gezondheidszorg Gent (in deze sectie 'Aan welke …
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tags:
artikel
FFW
FGE
systematische review
tijdschrift
Artstor
The Artstor website is scheduled to be retired on August 1, 2024. Artstor's content, key resources and functionality are moving to JSTOR.
The Artstor image database contains more than one million high-quality digital images that can be used free of charge for scientific purposes, through the Images for Academic …
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tags:
database
FEA - architecture
FLW
Clinical trial: how do I evaluate the quality?
There are various free, internationally accredited and used tools (i.e. scales and checklists) for evaluating the quality of clinical studies. More information is available on the webpages of the Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent (Question: How do I evaluate the quality of a clinical study?).
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tags:
FFW
FGE
quality assessment
systematic review
Journal: what does "peer-reviewed" mean?
It is essential to researchers to publish in peer-reviewed journals. A peer review means that the quality of the research will be assessed by colleagues (usually before publication). Some monograph publishers also work with peer review, which means that the quality of the books they publish has been assessed by …
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academic writing
article
journal
quality assessment
Reference software: overview of tips
EndNote Starting with EndNote
Importing references in EndNote
- EndNote: importing a Mendeley library
- EndNote: importing references
- EndNote: importing references from Web of Science
Editing references in EndNote Read more
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academic writing
EndNote
refer