Why Is Research Integrity So Important?
Research integrity is the commitment – sometimes in the face of adversity – to the trustworthiness of the research process by the greater scientific community. It is important – even critical – because the greater scientific community can only innovate and flourish when its members function together as a body to ensure a climate that promotes confidence and trust in our research findings, encourages free and open exchange of research materials and new ideas, upholds personal and corporate accountability, and acknowledges and respects the intellectual contributions of others in the greater community.
