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Policy

By Office of Science Quality and Integrity

On this page you will find links to USGS and DOI scientific integrity policies, supporting documents, frequently asked questions (FAQs), and links to related policies and topics.

Scientific Integrity Policies, Handbook, and FAQs ​

USGS Scientific Integrity Policy (SM 500.25)​

DOI Integrity of Scientific and Scholarly Activities Policy (305 DM 3)​

DOI Scientific Integrity Procedures Handbook​

DOI Scientific Integrity Policy FAQs​

DOI Authorship FAQs

 

Supporting Policies, Memoranda, and Orders​

Executive Memorandum on Restoring Trust in Government Through Scientific Integrity and Evidence-Based Policymaking (January 27, 2021)​

White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Memorandum on Scientific Integrity (December 17, 2010)​

Executive Memorandum on Scientific Integrity (March 9, 2009)​

Recission of Secretary’s Order 3369 and 3369 Amendment A1, in order to promote scientific integrity (S.O. 3397)​

Federal Policy on Research Misconduct​

Departmental Scientific Integrity Officer Memo to Bureau Heads on Bureau Roles Under the Department of the Interior Integrity of Scientific and Scholarly Activities Policy (February 27, 2018)

 

Related Policies and Topics​

USGS Fundamental Science Practices (FSP) Peer Review (SM 502.3)​

USGS Publication Review FAQs​

USGS Information Quality Guidelines​

USGS Peer Review Agenda​

FSP Authorship, Credits, and Acknowledgements in USGS Information Products (SM 1100.5)​

USGS News Release and Media Relations Policy (SM 500.5)