Online Learning Tool for Research Integrity and Image Processing
Title
Online Learning Tool for Research Integrity and Image Processing
Publication Type
Online Tutorial
Publisher
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Year of Publication
2008
Abstract
This online tutorial, developed by the Center for Ethics and Values in the Sciences at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, introduces students and faculty members to some key concepts and guidelines on handling images included in reports, research papers, and articles to be submitted for publications. It includes video case studies that shows how the adherence to best practices in the handling of images can benefit all parties involved in the research community, an interview with a journal editor about the relationship between best practices and compliance, and a list of guidelines for best practices on handling image processing, accompanied by videos showing want is allowed and not allowed when using image manipulation software like Adobe Photoshop.