Research Integrity

Originality of Work (Dissertation/Thesis)

As part of our commitment to foster a culture of research integrity, we encourage our faculty mentors to check the originality of the work produced by their graduate students. To aid in this effort, currently we are using Turnitin, which is a web-based tool that checks for originality in a written work. As part of the Request for Oral Defense to do items, a Turnitin report is required. We encourage major professors to include a similarity report and go over the results with the student and entire committee. Please refer to the instructions listed on the Preliminary Approval of Dissertation/Thesis and Request for Oral Defense forms, https://gradschool.fiu.edu/students/#studentforms.

We encourage students’ major professors to run a similarity report; otherwise, we will contact them and their student (s) so we can run the report on their behalf. It is important to run this Turnitin Report as it might also be needed for the graduate program directors and college deans, prior to approving the Request for Oral Defense. As indicated, if not submitted with the online Request for Oral Defense, the UGS will run it on behalf.

Be advised that besides the similarity report, by signing on the Request for Oral Defense, faculty do attest that the students’ work is original.

For assistance with Turnitin, please click here http://ecampus.fiu.edu/faculty-turnitin-plagiarism-framework.html.

Responsible Conduct of Research

Find information about RCR requirements, online training, workshops, and resources.

To report research misconduct, please click here.

Taxonomy of Broad Fields

Having trouble finding which RCR course you should take for your major/program? Please reference the list below.

Note that not all disciplines fall neatly within one category, i.e. Business or Education.

Biology

Botany

Genetics

Health and Medical Sciences

Microbiology, Immunology

Molecular, Cellular Biology

Neuroscience

Plant biology

Pharmacology

Veterinary Science

Physical Therapy

Nursing

Occupational Therapy

Public Health

Dietetics/Nutrition

Forensic Science

Anthropology/Sociology

Economics

Political Science

Psychology

International Relations

Criminal Justice

International Studies

Public Administration

Social Work

Business (all)

Education (all)

Chemistry

Computer Science

Earth, Atmosphere or Marine Science

Geology and Geographical Sciences

Math and Mathematical Sciences

Natural Resource Sciences

Physics

Astronomy

Environmental Science

Engineering (all)

African New World Studies

History

Art: performance, studio, etc.

English, Literature

Foreign Language, Literature

History

Philosophy

Liberal Studies

Linguistics

Asian Studies

Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACC)

Creative Writing

Communication

Hospitality

Architecture