Abstract
Fraud, plagiarism, and other serious misconduct in scientific research and publication have become subjects of intense interest to certain journalists, politicians, and sociologists. One wonders why all the sudden activity in this area, especially when it seems to be a relatively minor problem compared to things like homelessness, poverty, drug addiction, or child abuse. It is, however, a topic that scientists must address, if only because the repercussions from external attention by Congress (or, worse, state legislatures) could seriously both the autonomy that scientists enjoy in the U.S. and the fabric of research publication. In Stealing Into Print: Fraud, Plagiarism, and Misconduct in Scientific Publishing, Marcel C. LaFollette, an associate research professor in science and technology policy at George Washington University, Washington, D.C., examines how these issues affect communication practices and policies in the journals that disseminate the results of scientific research. She gives ...
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