Q: What are academic research standards?

Academic research standards are ethical guidelines that researchers are expected to follow in the course of conducting and reporting research. They are moral principles that guide researchers on how to carry out research activities ethically, without causing harm to the integrity of science and to human or animal life.

Research standards at academic institutions include guidelines related to honesty, integrity, and responsibility while conducting research. They also include principles regarding acknowledging people for their work and refraining from activities that amount to plagiarism. Following relevant research standards is necessary in order to establish the credibility of your work. You can check the research standards followed by your institution to know more about how you can comply with them.

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