Publications
This page gives information on UKRIO’s guidance documents and other publications. For our responses to public consultations, please visit the Consultations page. If you cannot find the document you are looking for, please contact us.
General information on the UK Research Integrity Office
A PDF leaflet describing our role and programme of work.
Further Information: http://www.ukrio.org/about-us/
March 2013
Guidance for Researchers on Retractions in Academic Journals
The first in a series of supplementary guidance on particular issues of good research practice and addressing misconduct, UKRIO and the Committee on Publication Ethics have produced this information note to raise awareness of the proper criteria for retractions in academic journals and remind researchers that good practice in research includes reporting concerns about the conduct of research, including its publication and dissemination.
Further Information: http://www.ukrio.org/what-we-do/ukrio-information-notes
October 2010
Code of Practice for Research: promoting good practice and preventing misconduct
The Code is an essential reference tool to support researchers and research organisations in the conduct of research of the highest quality. Published in 2009, it has been used or adopted by many research organisations, including over 50 universities,
and endorsed by research funders and other bodies. The Code draws upon UKRIO’s unique experiences and is applicable to all types and disciplines of research.
Further Information: http://www.ukrio.org/what-we-do/code-of-practice-for-research
September 2009
Recommended Checklist for Researchers
The Checklist is a one-page, non-technical checklist for the key points of good practice in research. Use of the Checklist can assist researchers and organisations in fulfilling the requirements of regulatory, funding and other bodies and ensure that important issues have not been overlooked. The Checklist is included in our Code of Practice for Research but, following requests from the research community, has been made available as a separate PDF.
Further Information: http://www.ukrio.org/what-we-do/code-of-practice-for-research
September 2009
Procedure for the Investigation of Misconduct in Research
The Procedure is a step-by-step manual for the investigation of allegations of misconduct in research, applicable to all subject areas. It can help ensure that important issues are not missed and mistakes avoided. The Procedure has been used or adopted by many research organisations, including over 50 universities, as well as being endorsed by funding bodies such as Research Councils UK.
Further Information: http://www.ukrio.org/what-we-do/procedure-for-the-investigation-of-misconduct-in-research