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Scientific Integrity

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The responsible planning, conduct, and communication of research is the bedrock of USGS science. Sustaining and fostering a culture of scientific integrity means conducting our work free from falsification, fabrication, plagiarism, and censorship, as well as adhering to the Code of Scientific and Scholarly Conduct. 

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      Scientific Integrity

      The responsible planning, conduct, and communication of research is the bedrock of USGS science. Sustaining and fostering a culture of scientific integrity means conducting our work free from falsification, fabrication, plagiarism, and censorship, as well as adhering to the Code of Scientific and Scholarly Conduct. 

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      Scientific Integrity

      The responsible planning, conduct, and communication of research is the bedrock of USGS science. Sustaining and fostering a culture of scientific integrity means conducting our work free from falsification, fabrication, plagiarism, and censorship, as well as adhering to the Code of Scientific and Scholarly Conduct. 

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DOI Scientific and Scholarly Activities

Code of Scientific and Scholarly Conduct PDF

DOI Talent Scientific Integrity Training - Course short name: USGS-A-17-168