Whistleblowing Decision Tree Print E-mail

Plagiarism affects everyone, not just co-authors on an article. Science works on the credit system; plagiarism "steals" the work of others and undermines institutional integrity.
What would you do if you discovered plagiarism in your research group? Who would you report it to? What factors would affect your decisions? The following video, "Amanda's Dilemma" explores these questions. To get the full effect of the method imagine you are a student discovering plagiarism in your research group. Please avoid using the player controls; rather, please use the Continue and Submit buttons. The Start button will return you to the beginning of the decision tree.